Fall Symposium Course Information

Our 32nd Annual Fall Symposium will be held in person Saturday, September 27, 2025, at The Event Center, Nashua, NH.

 

Course Information

 

Description: Timely, informative clinical updates for physical therapy, athletic training and other musculoskeletal professionals. Six contact hours - 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, 6 Board of Certification, Inc. Category A CEUs, and approval or six (6) CCUs by the Vermont Chapter of the APTA is pending.

The exclusive dissection workshop is approved for 1 Board of Certification, Inc. Category A CEU.

 

Accreditation:

NH Musculoskeletal Institute is accredited by the New Hampshire Medical Society Council on Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The NH Musculoskeletal Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
NH Musculoskeletal Institute designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of his/her participation in the activity.

 

NH Musculoskeletal Institute (BOC AP#: P966) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers

 

 

Where: The Event Center (2200 Southwood Dr, Nashua, NH 03063)

When: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 8:00a-4:00p ET. 

Target Audience and Learning Format: This live in-person activity is designated to highlight areas of practice advances relevant to practicing orthopaedic physical therapy professionals, athletic trainers, physicians, physician assistants, and nursing professionals.

Meeting Objectives:

At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

- Synthesize applicable management concepts into clinicians' practices to enhance patient care based on concepts and skills presented.

- Assess and apply non-surgical treatment protocols for the management of conditions germane to the practice of musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

- Describe expected outcomes from various approaches to management.

Clinical Bottom Line: 

Rehab specialists (ATs, PTs, PTAs)  work with diverse patient populations, at varying stages of life and ability. Therefore theses specialists should have excellent knowledge and understanding of assessment and application of non-surgical treatments and rehabilitation protocols, to properly treat and educate various patient populations to have a positive impact on recovery, disability and return to active lifestyle.

Required Materials and Equipment: Device to access online material, handouts, sign-in and course evaluations

Difficulty Level: Advanced

Applicable Domains:

  • Examination, Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Therapeutic Intervention

Early Bird Registration Deadline: August 1, 2025, 11:59p ET

Registration Deadline: September 20, 2025, 11:59p ET

Registration Fee: This fee includes all course materials, breaks and lunch.

NHMI Members: $135

Early Bird (by August 1, 11:59p ET): $165  

Non-Member Regular Registration (between Aug. 1 - Sept. 20, 11:59p ET): $185

Dissection Workshop Participants**:

Additional $45 fee for members who are selected through the raffle 

 

Required Materials and Equipment: No additional materials or equipment is required to participate in this educational activity or the exclusive dissection workshop. Learners are encouraged to bring an electronic device with WiFi capabilities to access digital handouts and other course materials.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds except for $50 administrative fee will be made before deadline. After deadline, fee is non-refundable. We reserve the right to cancel the meeting. Full fee will be refunded.

Speaker Handouts and Course Evaluations will be electronic and will be available to attendees. Attendees will receive an email with a link to the handouts and course evaluation. Handouts will be posted as we receive them from the speakers.

Disclosures & Commercial Supporters: It is the policy of NH Musculoskeletal Institute that faculty, course directors, and planners disclose to the audience real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity NH Musculoskeletal Institute has established policies that identify and resolve conflicts prior to this educational activity.

 

NHMI 32nd Annual Fall Symposium Schedule
NHMI 32nd Annual Fall Symposium
Time Speaker Topic & Speaker
6:40–7:00DissectionRegistration
7:00–8:00DissectionPreconference Cadaver Workshop: Knee
7:30–8:00General SessionRegistration
8:00–8:10WelcomeWelcome Address
8:10–8:40Lecture 1Dr. M. Susan Guyer, DPE, LAT, ATC, EIM: Physiology of Common Injuries in the Aging Athlete
8:40–9:10Lecture 2Dr. Janine DeBaets, PT, DPT, OCS: From Universal to Particular: Using Clinical Pattern Recognition and Irritability to Guide Orthopedic Diagnosis and Intervention
9:10–9:40Lecture 3Dr. Adam Tenforde, MD: Not All Bone Stress Injuries Are the Same: Updates in Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention
9:40–10:10BREAKBREAK
10:10–10:40Lecture 4Kristen Mitchell, MS, ATC, LAT: Rehab Protocols and Best Practices in Orthobiologics
10:40–11:40Lecture 5Dr. Adam Tenforde, MD: Shockwave Therapy in the Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries: From Science to Clinical Practice
11:40–12:40LUNCHLUNCH
12:40–2:10 Surgery Demo Dr. Gregory Soghikian, MD – MACI Cartilage Implantation Procedure & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
2:10–2:40Lecture 6Dr. M. Susan Guyer, DPE, LAT, ATC, EIM: Prevention and Treatment of Common Injuries in the Aging Athlete
2:40–2:55BREAKBREAK
2:55–3:25Lecture 7Dr. Janine DeBaets, PT, DPT, OCS: Applying Clinical Patterns and Clinical Practice Guidelines to Lumbar Spine Management
3:25–3:55Lecture 8Kristen Mitchell, MS, ATC, LAT: Case Studies: Insights from Notable Cases in Non-Operative Regenerative Practice
3:55–4:00ClosingClosing Remarks
*We reserve the right to change speakers, topics, or schedule as necessary.