Tekscan is proud to sponsor "Advanced Exercise Techniques for the Pelvis" a half day workshop with Debbie (Gross) Torraca, DPT, MSPT, Dip ABPTS, CCRP

Advanced Exercise Techniques for the Pelvis
Days/Times:   Friday, April 26, 8:30am – 12:45pm
                          Saturday, April 27, 2:15pm - 6:30pm 
Instructor:     Debbie (Gross) Torraca, DPT, MSPT, Dip ABPTS, CCRP

Course Description: This half-day workshop will allow  canine rehabilitation practitioners to determine pelvic weakness on all levels. The practitioner will gain an understanding on how to recognize pelvic weakness as a primary, secondary, or tertiary problem, as well as develop  a plan to approach the region. Exercises for the pelvic region will be focused on as part of a multimodal approach to the animal.  A discussion, demonstration, and  plan of care will take place for the participant to understand the application of advanced exercises for the pelvic region.

Learning Objectives:

• The participant will be able to identify the muscles of the pelvic region, proximal thigh, and caudal lumbar region with  relation to their position and action.
• The participant will be able to recognize primary, secondary, and tertiary  weakness in the pelvic region.
• The participant  will learn  and  actively observe  exercises focused on pelvic control.
• The participant will be able to determine  what exercises are appropriate for pelvic symmetry and  balance.

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Musculature of the Pelvic Region and  Proximal Thigh
• Basic Pelvic Exercises Each Dog Should Be Able to Perform
• Cranial Pelvic Tilt
• Caudal Pelvic Tilt
• Static Pelvic Control
• Dynamic Pelvic Control
• Lumbosacral Instability and Pelvic Stability
• Designing a Program for Pelvic Stability

Register for this workshop here!