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REHABILITATION CEU SUMMIT
General Information
Date: January 31, 2026*
Time: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm CST
Location: Wabash Valley College | Brubeck Arts Center | 2200 College Drive, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Guest Lecturers: Megan E. Burns, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, Jon Newbold, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, Lane Brown, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, Stephanie Sherwood, PT, DPT
Priority Registration for $45 fee for WVC CI's with students in 2024 or scheduled for 2025 if registered by January 10th 2025. Open Registration $60 fee Wednesday Jan 13th -Wednesday Jan 26th
Registration price includes AM & PM Refreshment and lunch. If you are requesting to pay via credit card, the business office will send invoices after the event. Cash and check are accepted on site at the event.
The instructors disclose no financial or non-financial conflicts of interest related to the content of this course. Course instruction is evidence-based and independent of any commercial support.
This 7.5 CEU Illinois and Indiana approved event is intended for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
*Course Cancellation notifications will be sent via email in the event of a course cancellation; an alternative date for the CEU date will be Saturday, April 18th. Attendees unable to attend on the alternative date will be dis-enrolled and will not be billed. In case of inclement weather, participants will be notified via email. No refunds will be issued for the event.*
Course Description:
This comprehensive course is designed for rehabilitation professionals who work with active populations, including physical therapists, athletic trainers, and occupational therapists. The content integrates return-to-sport and discharge testing across the continuum of care with evidence-based management strategies specific to the overhead athlete, from youth throwers to recreational participants such as pickleball athletes.
Participants will engage in interactive case discussions and hands-on lab sessions to develop a comprehensive, systematic approach to clinical decision-making. Emphasis will be placed on identifying and addressing barriers to testing, applying validated discharge tools, understanding biological healing timeframes, and recognizing the psychological factors influencing readiness for return to sport. Clinicians will gain knowledge of common shoulder and elbow pathologies, practice best-practice special test clusters to enhance diagnostic accuracy, and implement effective evaluative and intervention techniques to address impairments and restore functional performance.
The course also highlights the unique risk factors and compensatory movement patterns seen across the lifespan in overhead athletes, while underscoring the importance of safe return-to-throwing and pitching guidelines, including evidence-based pitch count recommendations by age and workload, to reduce risk of injury.
Learning Objectives:
Identify evidence-based return-to-sport and discharge testing criteria, along with strategies to overcome barriers to testing.
Explain biological tissue healing and functional recovery timeframes and integrate them into clinical decision-making.
Synthesize results of discharge and performance testing to formulate safe, individualized return-to-sport recommendations.
Demonstrate knowledge of common shoulder and elbow pathologies in overhead athletes across the lifespan and apply best-practice special test clusters to assist diagnosis.
Identify risk factors, including range of motion limitations and compensatory patterns, that increase injury risk in overhead athletes.
Apply impairment-based corrective strategies and appropriately modify interventions to enhance movement quality, motor learning, and overall performance.
Educate athletes and caregivers on return-to-sport and return-to-throwing guidelines, including evidence-based pitch count recommendations by age and workload.
Appreciate the role of regional interdependence and the psychological component in influencing recovery and return-to-sport readiness.
Develop effective communication strategies to discuss testing importance, results, and clinical recommendations with athletes and caregivers.
Wabash Valley College is an Approved Provider for the Indiana Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of IOTA CE hours does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by IOTA.
Intended Audience is Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, and other health care professionals with a scope of practice within the course content. CEU Approvals will only be issued for those professions which the Course Provider has obtained.
Content Focus:
The course focuses on the Domain of Client Factors and Performance Skills within occupational therapy, specifically addressing musculoskeletal and neuromuscular functions related to the upper extremity. Content emphasizes the OT Process of Evaluation and Intervention in the management of overhead athletes and in return-to-sport decision-making across the lifespan.
About Megan E. Burns, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Megan Burns PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Megan Burns is a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She is a sports physical therapist with ProRehab in Evansville, Indiana, where she also serves as a clinical mentor in the ProRehab and University of Evansville Sports Residency Program. Megan provides care for a wide range of athletes and is the team physical therapist for the University of Evansville Volleyball and Women’s Golf programs.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science (2019) and her Doctor of Physical Therapy (2022) from Nova Southeastern University, where she was also a four-year NCAA Division II volleyball student-athlete and team leader. Megan completed her sports residency training with ProRehab and the University of Evansville in 2023.
Her professional experiences extend beyond the clinic, including consulting roles with Major League Baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals, Nashville SC, and the MLB Draft Combine. She has presented at national conferences, including the APTA Combined Sections Meeting, and has contributed to sports medicine research, including validation of the ArmCare Device in baseball players.
Megan is passionate about helping athletes of all levels return to sport, prevent injuries, and optimize performance by integrating evidence-based rehabilitation with strength and conditioning principles.
About Jon Newbold, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Jon Newbold, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Jon Newbold is a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with extensive experience in sports medicine and orthopedic physical therapy. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Maryville University and completed the ProRehab and University of Evansville Sports Residency, where he now serves as adjunct faculty. Jon is currently pursuing a Master’s in Athletic Training at the University of Evansville.
He provides outpatient orthopedic care at ProRehab and serves as the Head Physical Therapist for the University of Evansville Men’s Baseball and Golf programs. His clinical expertise includes return-to-sport testing, performance optimization, and evidence-based rehabilitation for athletes at all levels. Jon has also collaborated as a movement analyst and consultant with professional organizations including Major League Baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Bears, and Nashville SC.
In addition to his clinical and consulting work, Jon is actively engaged in research, with publications in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy and presentations at national and regional conferences. He is passionate about bridging clinical care, sports performance, and research to help athletes achieve their goals and sustain long-term health.
About Lane Brown, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Lane Brown, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
Lane earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health Science in 2020 and completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy at Maryville University of St. Louis in 2022. He went on to graduate from the ProRehab and University of Evansville Sports Residency Program in 2024 and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Athletic Training from the University of Evansville. Lane chose the ProRehab and University of Evansville residency for its exceptional clinical mentorship, collaborative learning environment, and diverse hands-on opportunities. He is excited to continue growing as a clinician and is committed to delivering evidence-informed, individualized care to athletes in his community.
Lane is passionate about working with athletes across the full continuum of care—from on-field injury management to rehabilitation and performance progression. He enjoys being present from the sideline to the clinic and back to peak athletic performance. His clinical interests include return-to-sport rehab, injury prevention, performance optimization, and group movement testing. In addition to his clinical work, Lane is committed to mentoring developing clinicians. He enjoys fostering growth in clinical reasoning, and decision-making.
About Stephanie Sherwood, PT, DPT, SCS
Stephanie (Sherwood) Newbold, PT, DPT, SCS
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
ProRehab & UE Sports Residency Program Coordinator
Stephanie Sherwood is a board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist and faculty member with the ProRehab and University of Evansville Sports Residency Program, where she also serves as Program Coordinator. She earned her Bachelor of Health Science (2019) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (2021) from Maryville University of Saint Louis, where she was a NCAA Division II student-athlete in basketball and track & field. She went on to complete the ProRehab and University of Evansville Sports Residency Program (2023).
At ProRehab, Stephanie provides outpatient orthopedic care and serves as the team physical therapist for the University of Evansville Women’s Basketball and Softball programs. Her clinical expertise centers on return-to-sport testing, post-operative rehabilitation, and evidence-based performance optimization for athletes across levels of play. She has also served as a consultant with professional organizations including Major League Baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals, Nashville SC, and the NHL Combine.
In addition to her clinical practice, Stephanie is actively engaged in teaching and mentorship, guiding sports residents and DPT students in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and movement assessment. She has contributed to peer-reviewed research published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy and International Journal of Exercise Science, and has presented at both national and regional conferences. Stephanie is passionate about advancing sports physical therapy through the integration of clinical care, research, and mentorship to enhance athlete health and performance.
PTA CEU Summit Agenda
Morning Session - Evidence-Based Management of the Overhead Athlete (times in CST)
| 7:30 am - 7:45 am | Check In | |
| 8:00 am -8:15 am | Introduction and Course Objectives | 0.25 hrs |
| 8:15 am -9:15 am | Common Pathologies of the Shoulder and Elbow | 1.00 hrs |
| 9:15 am-10:15 am | Risk Factors, Range of Motion and Compensatioins | 1.00 hrs |
| 10:15 am-10:30 am | Morning Break (15 min, not counted toward contact hours) | |
| 10:30 am-11:30 am | Lab 1: Special test Clusters - Evidence and Application | 1.00 hrs |
| 11:30 am-12:15 pm | Lab 2: Reigional Interdependence and Movement Quality | 0.75 hrs |
| 12:15 pm-1:00 pm | Lunch (45 min, not counted toward contact hours) |
Afternoon Session - Return-to-Sport and Discharge Testing (times in CST)
| 1:00 pm -1:30 pm | Barriers to Testing & Biological Healing/Recovery Timeframes |
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| 1:30 pm-2:15 pm | Lab 3: Discharge Testing Tools - Strength, Power, Functional Performance |
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| 2:15 pm-2:45 pm | Clinical Case Discussion: Integrating Test Results |
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| 2:45 pm-3:00 pm | Afternoon Break (15 min, not counted toward contact hours) | ||
| 3:00 pm-3:45 pm | Psychological Readiness & Communication with Athletes/Caregivers |
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| 3:45 pm-4:30 pm | Lab 4: Return-to-Sport Functional Testing - Hop, Agility, Plyometric Progressions |
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| 4:30 pm-5:00 pm | Return-to-Throwing Guidelines & Pitch Count Recommendations |
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| 5:00 pm-5:30 pm | Interactive Case Synthesis, Post-Lecture Quiz, Q&A, Wrap-Up |
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| Total Contact Hours: 7.5 |
Lodging Recommendations
Hotel Recommendations:
- Super 8 by Wyndham – Mount Carmel, IL approximately 4 minutes to Brubeck
937 Enterprise Ln, Mt Carmel, IL 62863
Phone: (618) 262-4800 - Holiday Inn Express – Princeton, IN approximately 17 minutes to Brubeck
2828 Dixon St, Princeton, IN 47670
Phone: (812) 385-4300 - Hampton Inn – Princeton, In approximately 18 minutes to Brubeck
107 S Richland Creek Dr, Princeton, IN 47670
Phone: (812) 385-2400
Suggested Off Campus Restaurants
- Taco Tierra
801 N Walnut Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(0.5 miles from campus) - Subway
729 N Market Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(0.5 miles from campus) - Two Farmers
623 N Market Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(0.5 miles from campus)
