Advanced Clinical Anatomy
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | Kearney Campus
The Physical Therapy Program is offering elective courses this Spring as part of our DPT curriculum, and we are excited to open the remaining available spots to clinicians who are interested.
Course Description
7.5 CE hours
One-day course for physical therapists to provide a comprehensive review of the anatomy of the lumbar spine, brachial plexus, and extremities. Faculty will demonstrate regional anatomy. Following, participants will explore structure on embalmed cadavers and discuss the anatomical and kinesiologic basis of normal and abnormal function in the context of rehabilitation. The course will conclude with a quiz.
Course Instructors
- Leslie Glimer, PhD
Director of Anatomy
Associate Professor
University of Nebraska Medical Center - Marisa Gulizia, PT, DPT, CSCS
Harlan County Health System - Troy Goetsch, PT, DPT, SCS
- Mike Rosenthal, PT, DSc, ATC
Associate Professor
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Course Objectives
- Identify lumbar spine, extremity, and brachial plexus structures
- Identify origin, insertion and innervations for muscles of the shoulder, hip, and knee joints
- Explain structural synergies (muscles, joints, etc.) for selected actions
- Apply anatomy to physical therapy evaluation and intervention
Schedule
| Time | Topic |
| 8-8:10 a.m. | Welcome, Introductions, and Course Overview |
| 8:10-9:30 a.m. | Hip Anatomy (Dr. Gilmer), Clinical Discussion and Lab (Dr. Goetsch), and Gross Lab (Dr. Gilmer, Dr. Goetsch, and Dr. Rosenthal) |
| 9:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Break |
| 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Knee: Anatomy (Dr. Gilmer), Clinical Discussion and Lab (Dr. Goetsch), and Gross Lab (Dr. Gilmer, Dr. Goetsch, and Dr. Rosenthal) |
| 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. | Review of lumbopelvic neuromusculoskeletal anatomy (Dr. Gilmer) |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Break - Lunch |
| 12:45 – 2 p.m. | Lumbopelvic clinical discussion and lab (Dr. Rosenthal), Gross Lab (Dr. Gilmer and Dr. Rosenthal) |
| 2 - 2:15 p.m. | Break |
| 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. | Brachial Plexus: Anatomy (Dr. Gilmer), Clinical Discussion and Lab (Dr. Rosenthal), and Gross Lab (Dr. Gilmer and Dr. Rosenthal) |
| 3:15-4:45 p.m. | Shoulder: Anatomy (Dr. Gilmer), Clinical Discussion and Lab (Dr. Gulizia), and Gross Lab (Dr. Gilmer, Dr. Gulizia, and Dr. Rosenthal) |
| 4:45 – 5:00 p.m. | Quiz and Course Evals |
Cost
$200 for clinical sites and alumni ($300 regular price)
Space is limited.
Schedule and registration are coming soon.
Contact
Email ptconed@unmc.edu with any questions regarding this course.