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BACKSTAGE EDUCATION
Backstage:
Injury Prevention & Management
Course Description
This updated course provides an introduction to backstage injury prevention and management in theatrical productions. Through a combination of lectures and practical, hands-on labs, participants will learn to conduct quick, thorough assessments and treatments for performers backstage. The course emphasizes the biomechanical involvement of adjacent structures in the kinetic chain and includes an introduction to vocal and jaw physical therapy treatment. The unique considerations of entertainment and performing arts medicine will be shared, along with guidance on working with NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy backstage. This course is designed for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and athletic trainers.
Course Objectives
By the completion of this course, participants will be able:
- Execute a quick but thorough assessment in 1-2 minutes to address performer’s symptoms and perform a successful treatment session.
- Apply effective manual therapy interventions to performing artists and entertainers with expanded awareness of adjacent soft tissue and joint structures.
- Demonstrate effective taping techniques for performing artists.
- Have proficiency in fundamental vocal and jaw treatments through the application of effective manual therapy techniques, and learn to effectively communicate our role in vocal care to performers.
- Identify production and performance considerations that impact backstage care.
- Establish continuity of care between practitioners for NEURO TOUR productions.
Dates & Locations
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Schedule
Here’s what a typical schedule looks like.
Check-in and registration is 7:30am
Sessions start at 8am
| 7:30am – 8:00am | Sign-in and Pre-test |
| 8:00am – 11:00am | Introduction to NEURO TOUR, Production Considerations, Performing Arts Considerations |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Dance Faults & Performance Analysis |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | LUNCH |
| 1:00pm – 5:15pm | Soft Tissue Techniques |
| 5:15pm – 6:00pm | Round Robin |
DAY 2
| 7:45am – 8:00am | Sign-in |
| 8:00am – 12:30pm | Vocal Treatment |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | LUNCH |
| 1:30pm – 3:30pm | Taping Techniques |
| 3:30pm – 4:00pm | Backstage Logistics |
| 4:00pm – 4:30pm | Round Robin |
| 4:30pm – 5:00pm | Post-test and Course Evaluation |
Credit Hours
This course is approved for 16 CCUs.
It is the participant’s responsibility to verify if the course is approved by their licensing agency
Partial credit will NOT be awarded for partial attendance of courses.
Fees
Registration: $695
Student Discount: 20%
Group Discount: 10% for groups of 5 or more
Discount codes are available upon request to apilcher@neurotour.com
How to Register
Head below to the “register here” button to sign up!
Cancellation / Refund Policy
No refunds are permitted. Participants will receive a credit that can be used to reschedule to a new course within the same year. No money or credit will be issued for “no shows” or if a participant begins the course and is not able to complete it. NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy and host facilities are NOT responsible for reimbursement of incurred expenses.