11th Annual ACA Rehab Council
Educational Symposium
March 5 – 7, 2010
Download the registration form here.
Friday, March 5, 2010 (optional course)
12:00 to 5:00 PM
Functional Movement Progression – Lee Burton PhD, ATC, CSCS
The Functional Movement Corrective Exercise workshop is designed to enhance professionals’ perspective on improving fundamental movement patterns. The Functional MOvement Screen (FMS) will be reviewed and corrective exercise progressions will be discussed based on movement dysfunction. The functional exercise progressions will be demonstrated and focus will be placed on how to utilize the FMS to properly prescribe and implement corrective exercise strategies
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Inflammation and Nutrition – Alfred Garbett, DC, DACRB
Dr. Alf Garbutt will discuss the nature of inflammation, both acute and chronic, while defining key associated phrases including free radicals, oxidation and reduction. He will enumerate the many causes of inflammation and the diseases and disorders associated with chronic inflammation. Dr. Garbutt will cover the topics of how to reduce Fp-Pla2, proteolytic enzymes, ayurvedic medicine and Eastern Indian herbs and will conclude with scientific studies on Garcinia Mangostana and an overview of the Mediterranean diet.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
8:30 – 9:15 AM ACA Rehab Council Meeting
9:15 – 10:00 AAM ACRB Meeting
10:00 – 12:00 Noon
Rehab & The Mindful Brain: The Neurology of Well-Being – Maria Perri, DC, DACRB
Dr. Perri’s presentation is based on Dan Siegel’s current research on the brain and the effect of mindfulness practice (meditation, yoga, tai chi…) on brain function, physical health and particularly on enhancing pain management skills. The group will be lead in some direct experience exercises.
12:00 – 1:00PM Buffet Lunch Break
1:00 – 7:00 PM
“Back Breakers”: Dispelling Back Exercise Myths – Craig Liebenson, DC, Author
- Stability: What is it good for?
- How do we define, measure & train stability
- Independent Function: A W.H.O. mandate – How to make your office a patient-centered practice
- Functional-Performance Training: Find your athlete’s weak link – Is it a cause or compensation?
- The interplay of diaphragm, posture and abdominal wall
- Long Term Athletic Development: Creating a youth functional program around injury prevention & performance enhancement
- Maintaining Activity & Function in the Elderly: What are our goals?
Sunday, March 7, 2010
8:00 – 10:00 AM
Radiculopathy, Lower Extremity Neuropathies & Rehab – Jerrold Simon, DC, DACRB
Dr. Simon will discuss the clinical and causal features of radiculopathy as detailed in the text Myelopathy, Radiculopathy and Peripheral Entrapment Syndromes by Durrant & True. Additionally, some of the differential diagnoses with a brief overview of some lower extremity peripheral neuropathies will be covered. The relatively new protocol known as the StEP Procedure which helps to differentiate axial vs. radicular syndromes without the use of NCV/EMG studies will be discussed.
10:00 – 12:00 Noon
Coding Solutions – Michael Miscoe, CPC, CHCC, CRA
- Understanding HIPAA – The fundamental coding rule and its implications when reporting services
- Passive and active care coding
- Modalities and procedures – Defined
- Common modality and procedure coding errors
- Documentation techniques to avoid
- Coding and case management issues for rehabilitative care
- Understanding various types & purpose of contact
- Billing of time-based services
- Case management & rehab transitions
- Acute & chronic conditions
Reservations
Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel
5400 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Book Early – Rooms Are Limited
For reservations, call: (310) 216-5858. Ask for “ACA Rehab Council Rate” of $109/night.
Book before February 15, 2010.
- 18 CEU Credits sponsored by University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic
- NOTICE: ACRB Diplomates are required to attend the program once every two years
- American Chiropractic Rehabilitaion Board Level 1-3 written testing and Diplomate oral examinations available – Call ACRB (877) 366-2272
- Disclaimer: The Council reserves the right to make changes in the dates, schedule, location and lecturers as a result of circumstances beyond our control.
