Collaborative Care Collective Annual Summit

Welcome to the C3 Annual Summit

This conference is brought to you by the Collaborative Care Collective

(June 27-29th, 2025)

A Multidisciplinary Conference on Treatment Strategies for Scapulothoracic and Cervico-Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction

  • Course Objective: To learn advanced skills in the evaluation and treatment for scapulothoracic and cervico-shoulder pain and dysfunction using a collaborative multidisciplinary approach
  • Theme: The challenge in assessing and treating complex scapulothoracic and cervico-shoulder pain has been limited by our traditional understanding of anatomy, evaluation and functional testing of this region. Participants of this conference will gain new insights into scapulothoracic and cervico-shoulder anatomy, biomechanics, functionality and stability. A secondary goal of this conference is in developing a collaborative team approach to the diagnosis and treatment of scapulothoracic and cervico-shoulder pain to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Narrative: This learning experience, which will include the attendee’s participation, will focus on “patient centered” experiences, helping them address the challenges they face when working with puzzling patients.

Common Puzzles and Challenges That You Should Gain Insights Into:

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    Chronic shoulder or neck pain that changes location or intensity week to week

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    Do you know the individual’s motor control strategy to enhance shoulder girdle function?
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    Labral tears, dislocations, chronic pain and scapular dyskinesia- when is surgery appropriate?
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    What is the connection between the thorax and diaphragm for neck and shoulder function?

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    Physicians, how advanced are your ultrasound skills to determine key anatomy sites of dysfunction?

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    What are the key movement strategies for scapulo-thoracic and cervico-shoulder movement?
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    The tissue site of dysfunction- is it too tight or too loose? How do we determine what the tissues are suggesting?

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    Which regenerative treatments and targets can more effectively stabilize and strengthen cervico-scapular, glenohumeral and thoracic relationships?

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    Knowing if you are the best person to solve this puzzle

If you have an inquiring mind and would like more information about solving your patient’s unique upper quadrant puzzle… then you are welcome to join us in an interactive conference led by clinicians that have been driven by real patient stories.

When:

Date:

  • June 27-29th, 2025

  • June 30, 2025 Optional Day 4 Anatomy Lab

Time:

  • 9:30 – 5:30 Day 1 Interactive Lectures

  • 8:00 – 5:00 Day 2 and 3 – Skills Lab Sessions

  • 9:00 – 4:00 Day 4 Anatomy Dissection Lab

Where:

  • Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center
    10250 E. Costilla Ave.
    Centennial, CO.  80112

  • Phone: (303) 792 – 0433

  • Name of conference:
    Scapulothoracic and Cervico-Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction

Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center

Sponsored by Collaborative Care Collective (C3)

Mission Statement

Changing the world for the better through excellence in education and collaboration of like-minded physical medicine professionals

Collaborative Puzzle Solutions

Through a case report format, integrated with evidence-informed theory, the C3 team will demonstrate how multidisciplinary collaboration facilitates all aspects of care for the individual patient with complex, persistent symptoms and impairment of function.

Regenerative orthopedic physicians will focus on ultrasound guided imaging combined with functional testing for anatomical integrity.

Physical therapists and allied health will focus on assessing, treating, and training form/force closure, fascial integrity, mobility/flexibility and advanced core strategies with regenerative treatments.

Meet the C3 Team

C3 Team is the committee that has been working hard all year to form the speakers and agenda.

Breakthrough Regenerative Orthopedics

[C3 Team Director]

  • Gail Wetzler

    Gail Wetzler

    PT, DPT, EDO, BI-D

    Wetzler Integrative Physical Therapy

Wetzler Integrative Physical Therapy

[C3 Co-Director]

  • Diane Lee

    Diane Lee

    BSR, FCAMPT, CGIMS

    Learn with Diane Lee

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Conference Goals:

  • Introduce the concept of a whole body approach when evaluating and assessing patients with persistent or non-resolving cervical-shoulder-scapular-thoracic dysfunction.

  • Present clinical and empirical research to support the concept of the myofascial network as a dynamic means of balancing tension and compression in the Scapulothoracic and Cervico-Shoulder system.
  • Identify and discuss critical myofascial tissue relationships which when in a state of inefficiency or injury, can lead to or perpetuate dysfunction.

  • Present and teach on multidisciplinary clinical collaborative approach to ensure complete management and restoration of the complex patient in a round table format. These presentations and discussions will focus on the team concept as rarely will one provider have “all” the answers or clinical solutions.

  • Utilize specific patient case studies in a round table format, interdisciplinary discussions to formulate a team strategy for effective clinical management.

Learner Objectives:

By the end of the conference, the participant will be able to:

  • Recognize a clearer understanding of the complexity and individuality of Scapulothoracic and Cervico-Shoulder Anatomy and Assessment Strategies.
  • Identify the role of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Regenerative Orthopedics in Scapulothoracic and Cervico-Shoulder disorders and how Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), prolotherapy, hydro dissection, stem cell and bone marrow can help recovery.
  • Describe the principles of diagnostic testing for myofascial integrity, flexibility and mobility.
  • Evaluate and compare the most common myofascial structures that can lead to or perpetuate Scapulothoracic and Cervico-Shoulder dysfunction.
  • Identify a functional breathing pattern vs a dysfunctional breathing pattern and determine which structures may be contributing to the dysfunctional pattern.
  • Identify and experience effective mobility, neuromyofascial dynamic movement patterns and corrective exercises for upper quadrant function.
  • Identify how to clinically reason physical examination findings to guide treatment and determine when referral to a regenerative orthopedic physician is appropriate.
  • Support how a team approach to patient care can work together to improve patient outcomes.
  • Combine inspiration with motivation for learners to pursue further training to their respective disciplines to improve diagnostic and treatment skills to solve the unique patient puzzles that present in clinical practice.

Conference Speakers

Ann Frederick

Ann Frederick

  

Gil Hedley

Gil Hedley

 PhD 

Albert J. Kozar

Dr. Albert J. Kozar

 DO, FAOASM, R-MSK 

Tuition

 We invite you to look forward to next year’s conference on June 27-29, 2025, register now for special early-bird pricing!

We will be collaborating on the cervical-scapular-thoracic complex.

For which professions does this course offer CEU’s

Physical Therapists:

Several states do allow an individual to seek approval for a course. Protocols vary across states as some need advanced notice, some allow for approval after the course has been completed. Check with your state’s regulating agency to find out if this is possible for you.

Colorado PT’s, we are looking into this CEU approval process.

Allied Health Professionals:

Content for this conference is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner’s license or regulation.

Pilates Professionals – The National Pilates Certification Program has approved this conference for 10 CEC’s.

NPCP CEC PROVIDER

CEUL136191 Course Submission Notification from APTA Colorado

CEUL136191 – A Multidisciplinary Conference on Treatment Strategies for Lumbopelvic Pain and Dysfunction Submission

Confirmation CEUL136191 has been Approved by the APTA Colorado

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    Status Type: Approved
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    Credits Approved For: 18.00
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    Approval Number: CEUL136191
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    Approved From: 04/30/2024
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    Approved To: 04/30/2025
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