Description: This presentation explores the concept of regional interdependence and its critical role in the musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment of tactical athletes in public safety settings. Regional interdependence refers to the principle that seemingly unrelated impairments in remote regions of the body may contribute to or be associated with a patient's primary complaint — a concept that fundamentally shapes how clinicians approach assessment and treatment.

Objectives: 1: Define the concept of regional interdependence and explain its relevance in musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment. 2: Identify and describe key assessment and manual therapy techniques directed at the thoracic spine and scapula. 3: Apply the principles of regional interdependence to the assessment and management of the tactical athlete.

Presenter(s): Dr. David Ornstein PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, Ph.D (c) & FIT

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Advanced

Domains:

• Assessment
• Evaluation and Diagnosis

Format: Virtual Asynchronous - On Demand

Dual Credentials and JA: Athletic Trainers Only, Emergency Medical Technicians/Paramedics, Mental Health Professionals, Other, Physical Therapy Professionals

Start Date & Time: 08/15/2026 12:00 AM CDT

End Date & Time: 08/15/2028 04:09 PM CDT

Cost: $0.00

Capacity: 1000

CEUs: 1