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VIRTUAL STUDY GROUP OPPORTUNITY!!!

Mechanics Corner: From the Course to the Clinic
Presented by MIUSA Faculty members Dave Pleva, MA, PT, OCS, Dip. MDT and Jon Weinberg, PT, Dip. MDT

A virtual study group open to clinicians that are at various points along the training program to keep them engaged and motivated throughout the MDT education process and beyond in follow-up to the courses.

NEXT SESSION:
September 17, 2025 - 7:00PM (ET)

Session Objectives:

1. Accurately differentiate between lumbar spine and lower extremity conditions, as well as between cervical spine and upper extremity conditions, utilizing the Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) classification system.
2. Differentiate between lumbar spine and sacroiliac (SI) joint pathology through clinical examination and application of the MDT framework
3. Integrate the findings of the history and physical examination, including repeated movement/static testing, to differentiate and determine a provisional classification in regard to spine or extremity.

Content to be Covered:

• SI Joint
• R/o Spine
• R/o Hip
• SIJ Pain Provocation Testing: Laslett M. (2008) Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Treatment of the Painful Sacroiliac Joint. J Man Manip Ther 16:3:142-152

Format:

• 90-minute Zoom session
• 7:00pm-8:30pm EST
• Access to material for each session provided in advance, for review
• 25 max attendees
• Minimum Part A completion to register

Session Fee*:

• MIUSA Members $35
• Non-members $75

*All fees paid for this study group are non-refundable, non-transferrable and final at time of purchase.

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