2027 TJC Core Concepts

TJC Core Conceptes COURSE SCHEDULE and LOCATION

 

TJC Centreville Clinic: Friday 3-7pm and Saturday 8am-5pm

 

Day 1:

3:00pm – Introductions

3:10 – discuss “RICE” and cryotherapy research

3:20 – apply vasopneumatic device sleeves while reviewing safety for cryotherapy and heat

3:35 – e-stim: discuss various types, review and check settings on devices for NMES, apply to quads

4:00 – cervical traction: discuss parameters, demonstrate, role play

4:20 – braces: discuss when helpful to use, demonstrate + PTs follow

4:35 – discuss prescribing DME

4:40 – break

4:50 – partner up on plinths, discuss various taping tools

5:00 – apply lumbar taping technique: demonstrate + PTs follow, then switch partners

5:20 – apply patellar taping technique: demonstrate + PTs follow, then switch partners

5:40 – apply navicular sling technique: demonstrate + PTs follow, then switch partners

6:00 – apply scapular postural feedback taping: demonstrate + PTs follow, then switch partners

6:20 – discuss how to document /charge for taping

6:30 – prescribing inserts: demonstrate + PTs follow, then switch partners

6:45 – discuss TNE and social determinants of health

7:00 – end day 1

 

Day 2:

8:00 am – Breakfast & Questions from day 1

8:30 – review of principles: QQS, soreness rules, effusion rules

8:45 – core 1 (all together)

9:00 – give core 2-4 handouts, pick 2-3 from each hand out and practice with partners

9:30 – hip/knee stability exercises (all together) + (group participation)

10:00 – foot/ankle stability (group participation)

10:15 – Balance progression (all together)

10:30 – lumbar and LE mobility (all together)

10:45 – break

11:00 – Cervical core stability with partners

11:15 – shoulder/cervical stability (all together) + (group participation)

11:45 – cervical mobility (group participation)

12:00 pm – shoulder mobility (group participation)

12:15 – elbow/hand stability (group participation)

12:25 – elbow/hand mobility (all together) + (group participation)

12:40 – muscle activation discussion

12:45 – lunch break

1:45 – discuss DC criteria / thorough checklist

2:00 – cardio assessment with partners

2:15 – muscle performance testing: discuss MMT vs HHD, practice HHD with partners (using strap like TINDQ vs not)

2:30 – McGills core testing (all together)

3:00 – cervical stability testing with partners

3:15 – load distribution / balance tests

3:20 – break

3:30 – Standing posture screen (all together with volunteers)

4:00 – lumbar assessment: demonstrate + PTs follow, then switch partners

4:15 – LE muscle length: demonstrate + PTs follow, then switch partners

4:30 – cervical assessment & shoulder: demonstrate + PTs follow, then switch partners

4:45 – muscle tone assessment and inhibition: demonstrate + PTs follow, then switch partners

5:00 – end day 2

 

Upon completion of this course along with an adequate review of the associated pre-course material, the participant will be able to:

1. Apply modalities in the clinic, including ice packs, hot packs, vasopneumatic device, TENS, and mechanical traction.

2. Apply braces in the clinic (SI belt, Lumbar brace, Patellar brace)

3. Prescribe pain control DME (Theracane, Lacrosse balls, Foam rolls, Lumbar support, etc)

4. Understand purpose of taping tools (Skin lube, Tough skin, Milk of magnesia, Hair dryer, Heel/lace pads, Pre-wrap, Hypafix, etc)

5. Apply basic taping techniques, including lumbar spine, patella, navicular sling, scapular posture. Extensor WAD

6. Understand how to document and charge for taping in the clinic

7. Assess need for and prescribe over the counter orthotics

8. Understand when to recommend custom orthotic evaluation

9. Apply basic principles of Therapeutic Neuroscience Education

10. Apply basic principles of Determinants of health

11. Apply self-efficacy questions in the clinic

12. Understand principles of QQS

13. Understand Soreness rules and Effusion rules

14. Utilize the therapeutic exercise principles while completing some common exercises used in TJC

a. Core stability

b. Hip/Knee stability

c. Foot/ankle stability

d. Balance progression

e. Lumbar and LE mobility

f. Cervical Stability

g. Shoulder stability

h. Cervical mobility

i. Shoulder mobility

j. Elbow/Hand stability

k. Elbow/hand mobility

15. Apply muscle activation techniques to various upper and lower extremity muscles

16. Understand DC criteria and thorough checklist for creation of POC

17. Perform cardio testing and prescription

18. Perform muscle performance testing

19. Perform the McGill tests and calculate Core ratios

20. Perform cervical core testing

21. Perform load distribution (balance) testing

22. Screen static and dynamic posture

23. Measure lumbar and cervical AROM with an inclinometer

24. Measure LE muscle length and shoulder mobility with an inclinometer

25. Measure cervical AROM with an inclinometer

26. Apply manual techniques to assess and inhibit muscle tone

 

Jane Summers, PT, DPT, OCS, AVPT, CMTPT/DN

Dr. Summers graduated from Lynchburg College with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2014. She has completed both the Jackson Clinics’ residency program and the University of Pittsburgh’s advanced vestibular program, earning her credentials as a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Advanced Vestibular Physical Therapist. She enjoys practicing manual therapy and is certified in dry needling. As a gait enthusiast, she also offers custom orthotics services. Stemming from her core belief in treating the person as a whole—and not in parts—she is an advocate for the biopsychosocial model of care within her own daily practice.

She is an APTA-certified clinical instructor and enjoys giving back to the profession via mentoring students and residents throughout the year. She is a member of the Jackson Clinic’s education faculty; she teaches several courses at TJC, and has also taught abroad in Kenya multiple times. She served as the clinic director for TJC’s Burke clinic for 5 years prior to transitioning into her current role as a concierge therapist.

Fun Facts: Jane enjoys reading, traveling, and being physically active. She’s become quite good at playing pretend with her son, and likely could have been a superhero in a previous life.