Download Dr.Nik Modules 2014

RMTBC is pleased to be partnering with Dr. Nikita Vizniak and Professional
Health Systems to offer 4 one-day modules in Advanced Clinical Reasoning &
Practical Integration. We will be offering these modules around the province.
Do you know how to determine if the low back, visceral referral or SI joints are playing
the key role in a clinical presentation? Are you able to differentially diagnose tissue
specific injuries? Would you like to learn more about WHERE to treat, WHAT to treat
and WHEN? Are you ready to go to the next level with rapid instructional design and
incorporation of proven techniques used by professional athletes top clinicians around the
world?
Evidence informed clinical reasoning with practical integration makes treatment more
effective & allows for integration within your healthcare network. These one-day
modules, each worth 7PE/A2 CMTBC credits, are presented by globally recognized
author and educator Dr. Nikita Vizniak and the proHealth Team. These courses will
assist RMTs in building clinical reasoning skills with evidence based best practices and
making release techniques more effective.
Go from basic Anatomy to clinical assessment, condition recognition and
multidisciplinary integrated treatment! – Where do you fit as part of a patient centered
healthcare team?
Basic format per module (20% lecture /80% hands on)
 Hands on anatomy & palpation review (bone, ligament, joint, muscle, nerve,
vessel, fascia)
 Evidence based clinical integration of assessment with pathology & evidence
informed treatment options listed below:
 Efficient biomechanics - work smarter instead of harder to prevent injury and get
better results
 Assessment Orthopedic & neurologic testing – have an accurate clinical
understanding of the patients specific injury, compensation & dysfunction,
differential diagnosis.
 Basic & Advanced Stretching –
o Learn the critical thinking process, clinical integration and evidence
based best practice methods and NOT memorization of protocols.
 Learn how to use Muscle energy technique (MET), Contract relax
(CR), Post-isometric relaxation (PIR), Proprioceptive
neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), Agonist contract (AC) technique
 Pin & stretch (PS) technique, Active Myofascial Release
(AMR) or soft tissue release (STR), Acupressure & trigger point
release techniques
o Joint mobilization – learn the best practical application of joint
mobilization safely and effectively.
At the end of the each module participants will receive a certificate of completion. If
they chose, upon completion of all 4 modules, participants may sit for an exam that
would qualify them to be certified by professional health systems as a Certified
ProHealth Certified Provider (level 1)
4 Modules for ProHealth Certification –
1. Low back & SI (includes abdominal viscera)
2. Upper back & neck (includes thoracic viscera)
3. Shoulder & upper extremity
4. Hip & lower extremity
There are 4 books in the “Quick Reference Evidence Based Clinical Series” ($150 value):
Muscle Manual, Spinal Manual, Extremity Manual, Physical Medicine. These will be
dispersed according to the module.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Dr. Vizniak is the Chair of Physical Medicine at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic
Medicine, director of Professional Health Systems; and is an honors graduate of the
University of Western States. Aside from his training in physical medicine, exercise
science, rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging, Dr. Vizniak also has trained in minor
surgery, obstetrics, phlebotomy, acupuncture, botanical medicine and clinical nutrition.
He is a globally recognized author & educator whose work & passion are derived from
his desire for the promotion of clinical efficiency & excellence. When he is not writing,
practicing & researching, Dr. Vizniak teaches clinically oriented human anatomy,
cadaver dissection, orthopedic & general physical assessment, numerous advanced
myofascial therapies (PNF, PIR/CR, IASTM, pin & stretch, active myofascial release) &
osseous mobilization / manipulation and master classes on clinical integration of best
medical practices.
As part of his holistic approach to assessment & treatment Dr. Vizniak educates students
& clinicians on the clinical integration multidisciplinary treatments and evidence based
best practices. As a regular student favorite, Dr. Vizniak provides an entertaining lecture
full of enthusiasm and positive student learning opportunities (Dr. Vizniak’s Top Tips for
instructors can be found here).
Dr. Vizniak is the author of numerous text books and Apps used around the world,
including the best-selling ‘Quick Reference Evidence Based’ series of the ‘Muscle
Manual, Physical Assessment, Orthopedic Conditions Manual, Extremity Manual, Spinal
Manual and Physical Medicine.’ His writings have been translated into many languages
and help students/clinicians apply basic anatomy and assessment knowledge to
differential diagnosis with best practices of integrated multidisciplinary patient treatment.
He has also taught standardized exam preparation for MCAT (pre-med), PCAT (prepharmacy), DAT (pre-dental), OAT (pre-optometry) and various nutrition & botanical
medicine educational series. His professional experience outside of private practice, also
include working & volunteering in hospital ERs and cancer wards and as a standardized
patient simulator, trainer, national board exam clinical scenario developer & proctor for
the NPLEX, CCEB, Medical Council of Canada & UBC standardized patient program.
Dr. Vizniak has also served as a subject matter expert on exam and continuing education
committees for numerous colleges, universities and professional licensing bodies.
When not engaged in clinical academics, he enjoys finishing carpentry, lead glass
construction, stone work, organic farming, soccer, floor hockey, sport fishing, archery,
golf, watching documentaries & BBC period pieces & spending time enjoying the
outdoors with his friends & family in the greater Vancouver area.
VENUES and MODULES:
Prince George - July 12 2014 - Low Back & SI (*includes abdominal viscera)
July 13 2014 - Upper Back & Neck (**includes thoracic viscera)
Nanaimo - July 19 2014 - Low Back & SI *
July 20 2014 - Upper Back & Neck **
Cranbrook - August 9 2014 - Low Back & SI *
August10 2014 - Upper Back & Neck **
Vancouver August 16 2014 - Low Back & SI *
August 17 2014 - Upper Back & Neck **
September 6 2014 - Shoulder & Upper Extremity
September 7 2014 – Hip & Lower Extremity
Kamloops or Kelowna September or October TBA please indicate city of interest
Low Back/SI and Upper Back/Neck
All modules run from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost:
RMTBC members (1 month early) $225.00 / day
Non members (1 month early) $315.00 / day
RMTBC members (regular) $280 / day
Non members (regular) $375 / day
RMTBC members will receive the required texts FREE
Non members will pay $25.00 / book (cost & handling)
TO REGISTER CONTACT:
[email protected]