2010 Ursa Course Descriptions
Treating the Thoracic Cage
The goal of this class is to present concepts of motion of the thoracic spine as it applies to both normal and dysfunctional biomechanical motion. Several treatment concepts will be presented including muscle energy, inhibitory technique, strain-counterstrain and other manual techniques associated with normalizing biomechanical function. Sympathetic and pain production from dysfunction will be presented.
Lino Cedros, ATC, MT, SP
“Bear” Looks at the Extremities: (Sold Out)
This class will examine the role of the extremities in the overall health of humans. A comparison of acute injuries as opposed to chronic adaptive dysfunction will form the basis for this course. The cardiovascular, neurological, biomechanical and lymphatic systems will be considered. A lecture format will be utilized.
Loren H. “Bear” Rex, D.O.
Treating Oncology Patients in the Manual Practice
New: The goal of this class is to present concepts of breast cancer, cervical cancer and prostate cancer as it applies to post management of dysfunction produced by standard medical algorithms and treatment. Several treatment concepts will be presented including muscle energy, inhibitory technique, and other manual techniques associated with normalizing function. Laboratory time will reflect concepts presented in lecture and treatment will be demonstrated.
Lino Cedros, ATC, MT, SP.
Treating Movement Dysfunction in Sports & Athletics
The goal of this class is to present concepts of sports medicine from the perspective of the Ursa concepts of the biomechanics of Golf, Soccer and Cycling (April), or Gymnastics, Water Polo, and Diving (June New). Normal biomechanics and dysfunctional motion will be discussed with relation to adaptive dysfunction that leads to common injuries presented within the clinical setting. Several manual treatment concepts will be presented associated with normalizing biomechanical dysfunction. Concepts of treatment and return to function will be discussed.
Lino Cedros, ATC, MT, SP.
A Comprehensive Study of the Chest
New: This class will utilize a lecture format to compare the anatomic differences in the chest and thorax. The physiology of the area will be discussed and the effects of dysfunction on the various systems making up the chest considered. Differential diagnosis of common problems in the area and possible treatment approaches will be presented.
Loren H. “Bear” Rex, D.O.
Weekend with Bear and Lino
New: As always this class is a “one of a kind” experience for those looking for the challenge of an intellectual adventure. This year the topic will be “Manual Treatment for the Infected Patient”
Loren H. “Bear” Rex, D.O. & Lino Cedros, ATC, MT, SP
“Bear” Looks at the Pelvis: (Sold Out)
New: The class will look at the pelvis area as a functional unit and will cover the parasympathetic nervous system in its role as the balancing portion of the sympathetic nervous system in this area. The class will look at the biomechanics of the area from an orthogonal viewpoint. A lecture format will be utilized.
Loren H. “Bear” Rex, D.O.
Treating the Upper and Lower Cervical Spine
The goal of this class is to present concepts of motion of the upper and lower cervical spine as it applies to both normal and dysfunctional biomechanical motion. Several treatment concepts will be presented including muscle energy, inhibitory technique, strain-counterstrain and other manual techniques associated with normalizing biomechanical dysfunction.
Lino Cedros, ATC, MT, SP.
Understanding Mechanical Adaptations in Acute and Chronic Conditions
New: The goal of this class is to present concepts of midline dysfunction as it applies both to normal biomechanics and dysfunctional motion. Sphenobasilar, TMJ, sternoclavicular, pubic symphysis and talus will be discussed in depth in relationship to common problems seen in the clinical practice. Several treatment concepts will be presented including muscle energy, inhibitory technique, and other manual techniques associated with normalizing biomechanical function will be discussed. Laboratory time will reflect concepts presented in lecture and treatment will be demonstrated.
Lino Cedros, ATC, MT, SP