Module IV - Upper Quadrant: Thorax, Cervical Spine & Shoulder Girdle

Pricing and Discounts:

• Registrations made before May 9th, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern are $585.00 with code EARLYM425

• Registrations made after May 9th, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern are $635.00

• If you have taken the DMEI Module IV course within the last 5 years and would like to repeat the course at a 50% discount, please send an email to admin@dancemedei.com with your certificate of completion attached. You will then be provided with a discount code.

Max number of participants: 16

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 May 23rd, 2025 until the start of the course on June 7th, 2025.

Topics will include:

• Clinical Considerations of the Cervical Spine in the Dancer

• Clinical Considerations of the Thoracic Spine & Rib Cage in the Dancer

• Clinical Considerations of the Shoulder Girdle in the Dancer

Course Objectives:

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

• Describe the anatomy, biomechanics and pathomechanics of common injuries in dancers involving the Thorax, Cervical Spine & Shoulder Girdle 

• Identify typical presentations of commonly seen injuries/conditions of the Upper Quadrant including predisposing and precipitating factors, diagnostic presentation, typical interventions and common prevention measures. 

• Improve assessment skills with a focus on the biomechanics of the Thorax, Cervical Spine and Shoulder Girdle within the context of dance-specific movement. 

• Apply 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 the Upper Quadrant in dancers including postural considerations, motor control retraining, technique re-education, soft tissue/joint techniques, neural mobilization, strength conditioning, taping and use of supports. 

Detailed Schedule:

Day 1: 

8:00 am - 8:30 am Registration 

8:30 am - 9:20 am Lab: Palpation of Bony, Fascia and Muscular Structures of the Cervical Spine 

9:20 am - 10:30 am Lab: Active Range of Motion and Movement Control of the Cervical Spine

10:30 am - 10:45 am Break

10:45 am - 12:45 pm Lab: Soft Tissue & Joint Mobilization of the Cervical Spine  

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm Lunch 

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm Lab: Neuromuscular Re-education/Retraining Strategies: Cervical Extension and Rotation 

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Lab: Palpation of Bony, Fascia and Muscular Structures of the Thorax 

3:00 - 3:45 pm Lab: Active Range of Motion of the Thoracic Spine 

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Lab: Rib Cage Assessment and Treatment 

5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Lab: Preparing the Dancer for Class: An exercise on breathing and stability control using the Parasetter

Day 2:

8:30 am - 9:30 am Lab: Assessment & Treatment of the CT Junction/Upper Thoracic Spine

9:30 am - 11:00 am Lab: Assessment & Treatment: Thoracolumbar Junction 

11:00 am - 11:15 am Break

11:15 am - 11:45 am Lab: Surface Anatomy of the Shoulder Girdle: Palpation & Postural Assessment 

11:45 am - 12:30 pm AROM & Movement Control of the Shoulder Girdle in the Dancer 

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Lab: Osteo & Arthrokinematic Testing of the Glenohumeral Joint 

2:30 - 3:00 pm Lab: Assessment of Passive Scapulothoracic Range of Motion & Muscle Length 

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lab: Treatment of Shoulder Girdle Restrictions 

4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Neuromuscular Retraining of the Upward Rotators of the Scapula and Rotator Cuff through Range  

5:45 pm - 6:00 pm Q&A/Wrap Up 

*please note that course itinerary is subject to change and is at the discretion of DMEI 

Cancellation Policy: 

Cancellations made

• After May 23rd, 2025 at 11:59pm Eastern Time - no refunds will be offered

• After May 9th, 2025 at 11:59pm Eastern Time, but before May 23rd, 2025  at 11:59pm ET - 50% of sales purchase will be refunded, excluding processing fees

• Before May 9th, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time - 100% refund, excluding processing fees

All course registrants are required to complete the Liability Waivers form. Please, follow the link below and fill out the form as indicated.

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Please email Andrea Zujko at admin@dancemedei.com with any cancellation requests.