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LOWER EXTREMITY

UPDATE 2017

October 27-28, 2017

PHILADELPHIA, PA

 

 

Course Chairmen:

Brian J. Sennett, MD

Martin J. Kelley, PT, DPT, OCS

Brian G. Leggin, PT, DPT, OCS

Sponsored by:

Philadelphia Orthopaedic and Sports Rehab Foundation

The Philadelphia Orthopaedic and Sports Rehab Foundation (POSRF) was established in 2008 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation to provide high quality education to physicians, therapists, athletic trainers, and nurses who work with individuals who have orthopaedic and sports related injuries or disorders. The Foundation also seeks to promote research in the evaluation and management of these disorders.

Lower Extremity Update 2017 is a two day conference for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers, nurses, physician assistants, and physicians interested in learning the latest concepts and research related to evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of lower extremity disorders.

Click here for brochure

There are smaller group hands-on workshops. You will be able to indiciate your first, second, and third choices in order of preference each day. Space is limited and workshop assignment will be made in the order of receipt of paid registration only.

Members of the faculty have published numerous peer reviewed articles, books, book chapters, and monographs relating to lower extremity disorders.

Guest Faculty:

Daniel S. Lorenz, DPT, PT, ATC/L, CSCS (click for bio)

Registration and Hotel Information:

Registration is now closed. Please look out for details on Shoulder and Elbow Update 2018.

Registrations postmarked/received on or before October 6th: $400.00 Registrations postmarked/received October 6th or later: $450.00

Registration includes downloadable course handouts, continental breakfast each day, and refreshments at breaks. Registrants will received an email with a link to download the handouts 3 days prior to the course. There will be power strips available for individuals viewing the handouts on their portable device.

If you would like to purchase a handout book for $25.00, please click the appropriate link below.

Cancellation Policy: POSRF will offer a refund less a $35 processing fee for written cancellations received prior to October 20, 2017. No refunds will be honored after this date.

Lower Extremity Update 2017 will be held at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, 201 South Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106.

A block of rooms has been reserved at a room rate of $199.00. This room rate is available until October 6th. For more hotel information contact the Hilton at (215) 521-6500 or go to www.hilton.com/philadelphia.

Mention Philadelphia Orthopedic andSports Rehab Foundation for group pricing.

 

 

Accreditation Information:

All participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the course. Applications for approval have been submitted to the following state boards of physical therapy:

Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: Approved for 15 hours (11.5 Gen, 3.5 Direct Access) - # PTCE012822

New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: Approved for 15 hours - #1708-82

Maryland State board of Physical Therapy

Some states do not require pre-approval of out of state courses. In addition, some states accept courses that have been approved by another state board. Please check with your state board for their requirements.

Please contact us at posrf@yahoo.com for questions regarding specific state approvals.

 

 

Make checks payable to:
Philadelphia Orthopaedic and Sports Rehab Foundation

Mail payment to:

Elite Rehabilitation Solutions
2820 Audubon Village Drive #330
Audubon, PA 19403