Shirley Sahrmann Course

“Dr. Sahrmann is Amazing!  I loved tying in anatomy with movement assessment of function and treatment.  She is still incredible to watch diagnose and treat.  The online format allowed me to take the course from Kelowna, B.C.  Thank you.”  …….. T. Tremble, physiotherapist, 2021

Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA  is Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.   In addition to her numerous international presentations, Dr. Sahrmann has been a keynote speaker at the World Confederation of Physical Therapy, and at the Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Danish national congresses.  The MSI syndromes were developed by Shirley Sahrmann and have stood the test of time.  These syndromes are described in her books, Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes and Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spine.

Dr. Shirley Sahrmann courses are the foundation of advanced physiotherapy diagnosis and treatment.   Her textbooks have been translated into multiple languages.   Shirley is known as the legend of physiotherapy and was recently featured on the Tim Ferriss show!

If you want to improve your ability to properly observe, identify and treat impairments of the lumbar spine, hip and lower extremity,  this course is for you.  If you want to refresh your skills and observe the legend herself apply her skills to live patients,  this course is for you.

Due to the positive feedback,  this course will be delivered in a high end virtual format.  The virtual technology used for this course allows participants to view  “up close” the subjects along with Dr. Sahrmann.   Excellent course experience and no travel required !

Course Description:

In this course,  participants will gain advanced knowledge and skills to develop a structured approach to diagnosis and treatment of patients with movement system impairments of the lumbar spine, hip and lower extremity.

Course Goals:

• Discuss the basis of the movement system and movement system impairment syndromes (MSI) of the lower extremity
• Describe causal and contributing factors in MSI of the lower extremity
• Formulate a diagnosis and place a patient into the proper diagnostic category
• Learn the standardized examination format for the lumbar spine and hip joint
• Describe and perform the standardized examination format for the lumbar spine and hip regions
• Describe the specific corrective exercises and their progressions for the lumbar spine and hip regions

Proven Advantages of Virtual Format:  

• Extensive lecture material and demo videos provided prior
• Multiple demo videos of patients with problems presented
• Dr. Sarhmann will be co-teaching live,  using a platform that allowing for questions and interaction.  Take notes and enjoy from the comfort of your own space.
• ** Close up view of applying Shirley’s assessment and techniques
• ** Limited participants to ensure good interaction
  
• ** Live patient examples –  close up view of patients selected from course participants.  Problem solve alongside Shirley herself.

Book soon !  Spots will be limited to ensure interaction.   Course sells out fast !