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BACKSTAGE EDUCATION
Backstage:
Injury Prevention & Management
Course Description
This course will introduce you to the world of backstage injury prevention and management of theatrical shows, concerts, and films. Hands-on labs consist of manual therapy skills, analyses of Broadway performers, and specialized taping techniques. Lectures include education on common dance injuries, the unique considerations of entertainment and performing arts medicine, dance/vocal/backstage terminology, and how to work with NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy backstage. This course is intended for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and athletic trainers.
Course Objectives
By the completion of this course, participants will be able:
1. To provide continuity of care between practitioners for NEURO TOUR productions.
2. To maintain accurate medical documentation that facilitates continuity of care as well as important statistical information.
3. To apply effective manual therapy interventions to performing artists and entertainers.
4. To integrate production considerations into your backstage treatment plan.
Dates & Locations
December 2-3, 2023, in Atlanta
More dates for advanced courses coming in 2024!
Schedule
Atlanta: 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 15 CCUs 05/31/2021.
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: $650
Student Discount: 20%
Group Discount: 10% for groups of 5 or more
Discount codes are available upon request to info@neurotour.com
How to Register
Head below to the “register here” button; this will lead you to Eventbrite 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.