Continuing Education Programs

Course Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 This 8-hour continuing education course offers a unique opportunity for clinicians to deepen understanding of musculoskeletal and neurovascular anatomy through hands-on exploration of cadaveric prosections. Designed for physical therapists and other rehabilitation professionals, the course bridges foundational anatomical knowledge with clinical application. Participants will examine key structures of the axial and appendicular skeleton while exploring the three-dimensional relationships between muscles, joints, ligaments, and neurovascular pathways that influence movement, pain, and dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on correlating surface landmarks with underlying anatomy to enhance palpation accuracy, understanding the anatomical basis of common nerve entrapments and musculoskeletal disorders, and connecting structural insights to orthopedic examination, special testing, and manual therapy techniques. Through guided instruction and clinical discussion, participants will translate cadaver-based observations into improved clinical reasoning, examination, and treatment planning.

Course Dates: May 30-31, 2026 This course provides a focused review of the Functional Approach to movement analysis as described by the Prague School, alongside the Movement Impairment System developed by Shirley Sahrmann. Participants will perform postural examinations of key regions—including the lumbopelvic, foot, and cervicoscapular areas—with emphasis on identifying predicted impairments and selecting appropriate confirmatory tests. The course also explores essential functional movement assessments in standing, guiding clinicians in interpreting findings and refining hypotheses through targeted testing. Through discussion and clinical reasoning, participants will integrate assessment results into evidence-informed treatment planning, utilizing the Functional Management Pyramid as a framework for clinical decision-making. Emphasis is placed on neuromuscular training strategies for the lumbopelvic, foot, and cervicoscapular regions to support efficient movement and optimal functional outcomes.

Course Dates: June 19-21, 2026 This course introduces clinicians to the foundations of spinal and extremity joint manipulation with an emphasis on the safe and effective delivery of high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques. Participants will learn practical, evidence-informed approaches to performing specific manipulations while prioritizing patient safety, clinical reasoning, and precision. Instruction emphasizes efficient body mechanics, the use of momentum, and minimal leverage positioning to enhance both clinician control and patient comfort. Designed to build confidence and skill, this hands-on course equips clinicians with immediately applicable techniques for improving patient outcomes. Primary Instructor: Tim McMahon, DPT,OCS, FAAOMPT, CertSMT

Leadership Development class taught by Mercer's College of Professional Advancement.