The UNM Myofascial Institute

   
Course Description

The UNM Myofascial Institute will provide a two-day intensive, hands-on training in techniques to address myofascial pain syndrome, a common chronic pain diagnosis. Dedicated courses in trigger point injection and manual therapy will be offered. Participants will be expected to review materials in advance of the course, and be prepared to practice skills on each other during the course. The TPI courses are designed for those who can perform TPI/have the injection privilege and to train clinicians to be able to independently practice advanced TPI.

Target Audience

The courses are designed for those who can perform TPI/have the injection privilege and to train clinicians to be able to independently practice advanced TPI or manual therapy. These courses are intended for acupuncturists, chiropractors, doctors of oriental medicine, massage therapists, myofascial therapists, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, physical therapists and physicians.

Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this conference, the participant should be able to:

1. Identify common myofascial pain syndromes in the clinical setting.
2. Perform basic and advanced trigger point inject ion (TPI) in patients with myofascial pain syndrome.
3. Enumerate techniques to maximize patient safety related to performing TPI.
4. Evaluate basic concept s from myofascial pain syndrome, fasia science, and articular dysfunction which are needed to address adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. (Note: These are also the basic concepts necessary to address many forms of neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, and hip pain.)
5. Develop hands-on skills in treating myofascial trigger points, abnormal fascia, and articular dysfunction, as a way to treat adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. (Note: These are also the hands-on skills that are of use in treating many forms of neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, and hip pain.)
6. Apply this knowledge and skill with patients in their community practices.

Registration Information

Advance registration is encouraged. Register early to avoid disappointment. Your registration will be confirmed via email. If you do not receive a confirmation letter, please contact CPL at (505) 272-3942 to verify your attendance. Registration includes course materials, breakfasts, lunches and refreshment breaks each day. Please confirm your registration before making travel arrangements. Minimum and maximum registration numbers have been established for these courses. Registrations paid in cash must be in the exact amount of tuition. CPL does not maintain a petty cash fund. It is UNM policy to charge offerer $35.00 plus normal merchant bank fees for each returned check. UNM CPL does not accept POs or faxed registrations with credit card information.

Cancellation

If you preregister and cannot attend, CPL will refund tuition, less a $40.00 administrative fee, provided it is received in writing on or before Thursday, October 20, 2022. No refunds will be issued after this date or for non-attendance. Courses are subject to cancellation. In the event a course is cancelled, CPL is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by participants.

UNM Tuition Remission

All eligible UNM Faculty and Staff may enroll using a UNM Tuition Remission (waiver) to cover tuition costs listed on the registration form. Please upload a copy of your UNM Tuition Remission to your registration form as you are completing it. The UNM Tuition Remission Form can be found here: https://hr.unm.edu/benefits/tuition-remission. Proper completion includes all required signatures. No refund or credit will be issued for non-attendance.

Disclaimer

On the morning of the selected course, participants will be required to sign a consent and a waiver of liability for participation which includes consent to practice on AND be practiced on by other participants.

Hotel Accommodations

We do not have a room block secured for these courses. However, if you need hotel accommodations, you may way to select one of these hotels. Participants are responsible for their own transportation between the two sites.
Embassy Suites Hotel - 1000 Woodward Place NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505-245-7100
Crowne Plaza Hotel - 1901 University Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505-884-2500

Accreditation

Physicians
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine designates each live activity for the number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ listed below.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Trigger Point Injections: a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Manual Release Techniques: a maximum of 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

These boards are reviewing the program for possible continuing education credits: the New Mexico Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the New Mexico Board of Massage Therapy, the New Mexico Board for Physical Therapy, and the New Mexico Medical Board (for approval to award hours related to management of Chronic Pain with Controlled Substances).