Maitland Symposium Confirmed In Springfield, VA
Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS)
recently presented the FIRST EVER Maitland Symposium in the United States
April 9 - 11, 2010
in Springfield, VA
"Clinical Reasoning:
The
Foundation of Effective Clinical
Practice"
Symposium Description
The MAPS Symposium is the ONLY meeting in the USA dedicated entirely to the world famous Maitland-Australian approach and
was clearly considered a resounding success (All participants evaluated the
individual general session presentations, breakout sessions and the Symposium as
an overall experience)
The entire Symposium was rated at an overall score of
5.68 out of 6 or 94.6%
The most highly rated General Session Presentations
were:
96.2%
Refining Neurodynamics by Clare Jones PT, OCS, COMT, CFMT,
FAAOMPT
95.5% Best EBM
Tests for Differential Diagnosis by Chad Cook PT, MBA, PhD, OCS, COMT FAAOMPT
95.0%
The Maitland Approach
to Common Running Injuries by Michael O'Hearn PT, MHS, OCS,
COMT, FAAOMPT 94.5%
EBM and Clinical
Reasoning by Chris Showalter PT, OCS,
COMT, FAAOMPT
92.5%
SIJ and Pelvis by Marrow Burnette PT, OCS,
COMT 91.3 % Grand Rounds...Live Patient
evaluation and Treatment by Chris Greetham PT, MCSP,
COMT
The most highly rated Breakout Sessions were:
94% Refining Neurodynamics by
Clare Jones and Jody Musick
92.2%
The Spot Diagnosis, Medical and Visceral Screening by Chad Cook
and Ken Learman 91.8%
Spinal Stabilization by Steve Houghton and Kate Hoppensteadt
90.1% Spinal and Peripheral Manipulation by the 3
Chris's
88.5% Clinical Reasoning including Palpation by Darren
Earnshaw and Vincent Kabbaz
87.2% Private Practice Strategies By Various
Instructors
The following Original Research was presented by Ken
Learman PT, PhD, OCS, COMT,
FAAOMPT
The Symposium provided an informative and stimulating forum for those interested in excellence in Orthopedic Manual Therapy based upon Geoffrey Maitland's highly detailed approach to assessment and treatment.
The Symposium was dedicated to the memory of Geoff and to another great
clinician and educator Bob Sprague, both of whom have sadly passed away.
The Symposium offered a broad overview of MAPS course
offerings and the Maitland Approach as reflected in our highly regarded 3-day
seminar curriculum. Participants were provided with multiple opportunities to
improve their skills in Clinical Reasoning and further expand their knowledge in specific areas of interest using highly specific assessment and treatment techniques.
Participants had multiple opportunities to meet the MAPS Instructors, sample our curriculum and learn some of the latest EBM research in a fun, stimulating and intriguing environment.
Participants explored topics not currently covered in our core curriculum, and learnt
how to better incorporate the Maitland Approach into effective and efficient
patient care...a benefit to both their patients and their clinical practice.
COMTs earnt credit towards Re-credentialing, and investigated additional opportunities for professional growth through research, collaboration, mentorship, Fellowship, employment and more.
The Maitland-Australian Clinical Reasoning approach was presented in a varied format including:
- International and US
Faculty Speakers
- Panel Discussions
- Breakout Sessions
- Fellowship, Mentorship and
Research Opportunities
Mentorship, Networking and Fun
Participants had an opportunity to have lunch with MAPS faculty
The "Meet the Faculty" Cocktail Reception was dignified
and fun
The Saturday Night Toga Party was far from dignified and a
lot of fun
(many participants and Faculty have rather fuzzy memories
of the Toga Party)
Awards
Congratulations to Jody Musick
on winning the "Bob Sprague Memorial Award for Clinical Excellence"
Gary Welch won the PT Pillows award for Clinical Reasoning
DO NOT MISS The next scheduled MAPS
Symposium, scheduled for Chicago IL September 2011
Check back on this website, Spring 2011,
for more information as it comes to hand
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