Fresh Cadaver Dissection Workshop
Lower Leg, Ankle, Subtalar, & Midtarsal Joints

Description:

This workshop is designed to provide the participants with the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with dissection of fresh cadaver specimens. The workshop will consist of both lecture and dissection with the focus on the neuromusculoskeletal and vascular structures of the lower leg, ankle, subtalar, and midtarsal joints. The workshop intends to promote understanding of the intricate structures which form the anatomical basis of the complex functions that the foot and ankle must perform related to rigidity and flexibility. This will enhance the physical therapists examination skills of the ankle/foot. The intended audience is physical therapists and athletic trainers.

Objective:

To improve and expand on the participant’s knowledge of the anatomy and function of the neuromusculoskeletal and vascular structures of the lower leg, distal tibiofibular, ankle, subtalar, and midtarsal joints as a basis for physical therapy examination and intervention.

Workshop Highlights:

- Fresh cadaver specimens, two participants per specimen
- 60% of the course will be hands-on dissection
- Dissection preceded by lecture and guided by dissection instructions
- Experienced instructors and assistants to support participant’s dissection
- Well-equipped facility, Gross Anatomy Laboratory of the UMES Department of Physical Therapy
- Dissection instruments and supplies provided
- Positive and personal atmosphere, well suited for mastery of information

CEUs:

This course meets the basic criteria of the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.2 CEUs (12 contact hours).

Agenda

Friday, June 8   

12:00-12:15 pm                 Registration
12:15-12:45 pm                 Introduction & Pre-test
12:45-1:30 pm                   Lecture –Anterior & lateral compartments of the leg and dorsum of the foot
1:30-2:45 pm                     Dissection – Muscles of the anterior & lateral compartments of the leg and dorsum of the foot
2:45-3:00 pm                     Break
3:00-4:00 pm                     Lecture –Posterior compartment of the leg
4:00-6:00 pm                     Dissection – Popliteal region and posterior compartment of the leg
6:00 pm                            Adjourn

Saturday, June 9

8:30-8:45 am                      Introduction
8:45-9:45 am                      Lecture – Distal Tibiofibular and Ankle (Talocrural) joint anatomy
9:45-10:45 am                    Dissection – Medial Ankle and Foot
10:45-11:00 am                  Break
11:00-12:00 pm                  Dissection – Lateral Ankle
12:00-1:00 pm                    Lunch (provided)
1:00-2:15 pm                      Lecture – Anatomy of the Subtalar and Midtarsal Joints
2:15-3:15 pm                      Dissection - Ligaments of Subtalar and Midtarsal Joints and plantar foot
3:15-3:30 pm                      Break
3:30-4:30 pm                      Dissection – Disarticulation of Subtalar and Midtarsal Joint
4:30 pm                             Summary, Post-test, Adjourn

Workshop Faculty:
 
Cindy Holder Gill, PT, DScPT, MEd 
Dr. Gill has been teaching Gross Anatomy at UMES since 1993.  She received her Bachelors in PT from the Medical College of Virginia and Masters in Exercise Physiology from the University of Virginia.  She earned her Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Medicine  She has been on faculty at UMES since 1993. Her major teaching responsibilities include PT and Physician Assistant Gross Anatomy and PT Kinesiology.

Joseph Beatus, PT, PhD
Dr. Beatus has been teaching Gross Anatomy and Neuroanatomy at UMES since 1982. He received his PT degree from Downstate Medical Center (SUNY), M.A. from Teachers College Columbia University and Ph.D. in Human Development from the University of Maryland.  He joined the faculty at the UMES in 1982.  His major teaching responsibilities include Anatomy, Neuroscience, Research Methods, Physical Agents & Soft Tissue Techniques.

Physical Therapy Teaching Assistants
The instructors and workshop participants will be assisted by experienced and dedicated UMES DPT students/teaching assistants.

Location:  
Department of Physical Therapy, Hazel Hall, 2^nd Floor, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD (campus map)

Directions: 
From Northern and Western Directions:
Route 13 South to Princess Anne; take the left exit on to Rt. 822, UMES Boulevard. Turn right at stop sign on to Backbone Road.  Turn left into parking lot B. The Department of Physical Therapy is on the second floor of Hazel Hall.

Housing/Lodging:
For information, call the Department of Physical Therapy at 410-651-6301 or click here for a list of hotels.

Registration Fee:

$375.00 (includes all dissection instruments, supplies and lunch)
Registration is not complete until payment is received.
Register early!

Make checks payable to: (credit cards are not accepted)

UMES Department of Physical Therapy

Mail check and complete paper or online registration form to:

Fresh Cadaver Dissection Workshop Coordinator
Department of Physical Therapy
Hazel Hall, Suite 2093
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD  21853
Phone: 410-651-6301   FAX: 410-651-6259  E-mail: ptdept@umes.edu

Online registration form:  click here

Registration Deadline:  Extended to May 25, 2012

No refunds after May 25, 2012