Module III

Lumbopelvic Girdle & Hip

Module III is focused on the evaluation and treatment of the Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, Pelvis & Hip. Building upon the evaluation framework established in Module I as well as clinical considerations introduced in Module II, course participants can expect to attend a class focused on common clinical scenarios of this region that will further develop the clinical framework for assessment and treatment of dance related injuries involving the lower quadrant. This course is structured as a hybrid course including online, pre-course lectures and in-person labs.

Course Objectives

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of Module III, the participant will be able to: 

  • Describe the anatomy, biomechanics and pathomechanics of common injuries in dancers involving the Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, Pelvis & Hip. 

  • Identify typical presentations of commonly seen dance injuries/conditions including predisposing and precipitating factors, diagnostic presentation, typical interventions, and common preventative measures. 

  • Improve assessment skills with a focus on the biomechanics of the Lumbopelvic Girdle and Hip focusing on optimizing dance-specific movements.

  • Develop efficient decision-making processes in the clinical setting with an enhanced ability to manage unique presentations that are common to the dancer. 

  • Apply effective intervention strategies to typical injuries/conditions involving this region including motor control retraining, technique re-education, soft tissue/joint techniques, neural mobilization, strength conditioning, taping and use of supports.

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HYBRID ONLINE/IN-PERSON COURSE

Online Portion:

Each participant will receive 2 recordings to watch prior to meeting in person. These recordings will be available starting March 21, 2025 until the start of the course on April 5, 2025. Topics will include:

  • Clinical Considerations of the Lumbar Spine in the Dancer

  • Clinical Considerations of the Hip in the Dancer

Module III: Lumbopelvic Girdle & Hip
$635.00

Dates: April 5-6, 2025

Location: Westside Dance Physical Therapy New York, NY
53 Columbus Ave #4, New York, NY 10001

Format: Hybrid online/In-person 

Registration

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Pricing and Discounts: 

  • Registrations made before March 7th, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern are $585 with code M3EARLYBIRD

  • Registrations made after March 7th, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern  are $635.00.

  • If you have already taken Module III within the last 5 years and would like to repeat the course, a 50% discount will be available. Please email  admin@dancemedei.com with your certificate of completion attached. You will then be given a code to checkout with the 50% discount.