NAIOMT COMT-1: Lumbar Spine [MASTER]

NAIOMT COMT-1: Lumbar Spine [Rodic_Messiah University_October 5-6, 2024]

This course is the first of five courses in the COMT certification series. This case-based, lab-focused course features human movement and high performing PT management of the lumbopelvic spine.

Date & Time

October 5-6, 2024 Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm (registration begins at 7:30am) Sunday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Location

Messiah University - Mechanicsburg, PA
Registration: $599

2nd & 3rd Yr PT Students: $349.00

NAIOMT COMT-1: Lumbar Spine

This is the first course in a series of 5 courses in the COMT certification.

This case-based, lab-focused course features human movement and high performing PT management of the lumbopelvic spine. Participants will refine an efficient lumbopelvic screening examination and analyze total lower quadrant gait and movement, incorporating the patient's health conditions, pain presentations, and relevant biopsychosocial factors. Mobility patterns of the lower quadrant system are studied, and the central and spinal neurophysiological factors determining normal and abnormal movement patterns. Management strategies include education, activity modification, manual therapy techniques, and individualized neuromuscular rehabilitation prescription, with the goal of restoring optimal function and preventing future health conditions and impairments. Participants will incorporate techniques into evidence-informed clinical practice guidelines for specific lower quadrant movement impairments and interpret relevant outcomes measures to guide treatment progression.

Experience the NAIOMT Difference in Our Students' Words

The COMT-1 Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy course was an excellent learning experience for me. I gained new insights into differential diagnosis and manipulation techniques that have enhanced my clinical reasoning and technical skills. The practical exercises were invaluable, and I saw immediate changes in my practice. Highly recommended!

- Liam, NYC, NY

Attending the COMT-1 Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy course was a game-changer for me. The course content was comprehensive, and the instructors were knowledgeable and supportive. I gained new skills in differential diagnosis and exercise techniques that have helped me provide better care to my patients. This course is a must for physical therapists looking to enhance their practice.

- Charlotte, San Diego, CA

The COMT-1 Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy course was an excellent opportunity for me to refine my skills in differential diagnosis, manipulation, and exercise techniques. The course content was well-organized, and the instructors were engaging and supportive. I saw immediate changes in my practice, and I highly recommend this course to other physical therapists looking to improve their skills.

- Emma, Indianapolis, IN

The COMT-1 Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy course was a game-changer for me. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the course content was comprehensive. The practical exercises were invaluable, and I saw immediate changes in my practice. I highly recommend this course to other physical therapists looking to enhance their skills.

- Noah, Denver, CO

Attending the COMT-1 Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy course was an excellent learning experience for me. I gained new insights into differential diagnosis and manipulation techniques that have enhanced my clinical reasoning and technical skills. The instructors were engaging and supportive, and I saw immediate changes in my practice. Highly recommended!

- Ava, Seattle, WA

Course Details

This course is 2 days on-site and 7 hours online. Participants will receive an e-link to online coursework 2 weeks prior to the course and to the onsite course materials 1 week prior to the course. Please watch for these links in your email inbox.
CEUs

This course awards 21 CEUs in eligible states. See www.naiomt.com/ceus for details.
Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event.

Instructor

PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT

Borko Rodic

Borko graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelor of Science in 2006 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2008. He then completed an orthopaedic residency program and was recognized as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2011. Borko completed a Doctor of Science degree at Andrews University and a NAIOMT manual fellowship program in 2020. He currently works at Messiah University (Mechanicsburg, PA) as an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Borko’s research agenda is on topics of clinical reasoning and orthopaedic manual therapy, and his research was presented at the national level. He resides near Hershey, PA, with his wife and three children.

Course Partners

Some of NAIOMT's Partners Across the US

Course Organizer

The North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Inc. (NAIOMT) is a private physical therapist-owned organization dedicated to achieving the highest standards of clinical practice for manual physical therapists. NAIOMT specializes in a flexible teaching program, which seeks to promote the utilization of safe, effective and efficient manual physical therapy management of musculoskeletal dysfunction. It further seeks an environment that is conducive to the application of a reasoned approach to manual physical therapy through critical inquiry and the creation of new knowledge and skills based on scientific study and dissemination of that knowledge. NAIOMT strongly supports the union of the clinician, academician and researcher to further facilitate the development of quality patient care, physical therapy education and the development of master clinicians.