*Level 1 prerequisite for this class only 

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Decoding Dysfunction: Upper Quadrant is an evidence based program that builds on the tools and techniques covered in the level I course, Decoding Dysfunction: A Practical & Functional Approach to Difficult Diagnoses. This course is an intermediate offering focusing more specifically on the issues related to Assessing and treating injury and dysfunction in the upper quadrant while continuing to refer to the impacts of the total body posture, gait and behavior patterns that are key to providing a comprehensive but efficient method of evaluation and treatment for those clinicians interested in improving the pace and quality of patient outcomes. This class further educates the participant in the current evidence related to standards of practice and expected outcomes. By considering the evidence in conjunction with limitations in our current health care system, participants will gain knowledge to enhance their already successful clinical care and in addition expand the patient’s participation for self management outside of the clinic. 

This program continues the journey to assist clinicians in their understanding of the biomechanical interrelationships of the kinetic chain and their ability to assist and educate patients in a functional yet practical manner. By further studying the cross relationships of the lower body/pelvis to the upper quadrant, the physical therapist has a unique opportunity to make profound changes and correlations that are often missed with more traditional techniques. As her journey continues to explore functional patient care, Anita Davidson PT, DPT is excited to share tools and techniques that she has collected over the past 30+ years of her practice.

As with the level 1 course, the participant will come away with easy­ to ­use assessment skills, treatment plans, manual techniques and specific remediation exercises, which can immediately be incorporated into any clinical repertoire.