September 17-18, 2022 Clearwater, FL
Diagnostics and Treatment Combined:
Clinical Reasoning for Lumbar Spine & Lower Extremity Pathology

Conference Date
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The Most Advanced Conference in
EMG and MSK Ultrasound!
Connect with Successful Private Practice Owners and Learn how to Establish your Diagnostic Business!
Learn the latest research in EMG and MSK Ultrasound clinical applications for Lumbar Spine & Lower Extremities. Discover clinical correlations & patient management based on testing outcomes. Find out about the clinical competencies of EMG & MSK Ultrasound.


Know the schedule
Agenda Timeline
Time | Topics - Saturday 17th Sept, 2022 | Rooms |
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7:00 – 8:00 | Breakfast Buffet | Beach/Gulf A |
7:00 – 8:15 | Registration | Lobby 2 |
8:20 – 9:40 | Opening Ceremonies
| Beach/Gulf Room |
9:40 – 10:10 | Break – Networking & Exhibit Hall | |
10:15 – 12:00 | Lower Limb Pathology: The Role of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Patient Management
| Beach/Gulf Room |
12:00 – 1:30 | Lunch on your own – Networking & Exhibit Hall & VIP lunches | |
1:30 – 3:00 | Lower Limb Pathology: The Role of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Patient Management Continues
| Beach/Gulf Room |
3:00 – 3:30 | Break – Networking & Exhibit Hall (Refreshments Served) | |
3:30 – 5:30 | Clinical Demonstrations
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5:30 – 7:00 | Guest intermission before Awards Dinner | |
7:00 – 10:00 | Awards Dinner
| Beach/Gulf Room |
Time | Topics - Sunday 18th Sept, 2022 | Rooms |
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7:00 – 8:00 | Breakfast Buffet | Beach/Gulf A |
7:00 – 8:00 | Registration | Lobby 2 |
8:00 – 10:00 | Lower Limb Pathology: The Role of Electrodiagnosis in Patient Management
| Beach/Gulf Room |
10:00 – 10:30 | Break – Networking & Exhibit Hall | |
10:30 – 12:30 | Lower Limb Pathology: The Role of Electrodiagnosis in Patient Management Continues
| Beach/Gulf Room |
12:30 – 2:00 | Lunch on your own – Networking & Exhibit Hall | |
2:00 – 3:15 | Lower Limb Pathology: The Role of Electrodiagnosis in Patient Management Continues
| Beach/Gulf Room |
3:15 – 3:30 | Break – Networking & Exhibit Hall (Refreshments Served) | |
3:30 – 5:00 | Clinical Demonstration
| Beach/Gulf Room |
5:00 – 5:30 | Closing Ceremonies | Beach/Gulf Room |
Who’s speaking
Meet the Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Bart McDonald, Founder, Superior Physical Therapy and Diagnostics


Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos
Co-founder, Hands-On Companies
Dr. Konstantine Rizopoulos
Co-founder, Hands-On Companies
Dr. Mohini Rawat
Co-founder and President, American Academy of MSK Ultrasound
Dr. Mark Brooks
Director of EMG Original Pathway & Senior Faculty
Dr. Greg Ernst
Director of EMG Residency Pathway & Senior Faculty
Dr. Rick McKibben
Senior Mentor, Hands-On Diagnostics
Dr. John Lugo
HODS & AACE Senior Associate
Dr. Emily Vandervort
Neurodiagnostic Specialist, Hands-On EMG Testing & AACE Mentor
Dr. Daniel Neff
Founder, Neff Physical Therapy and Diagnostics
Dr. Jennifer Hauskey
Owner, Catalyst Physical Therapy and Diagnostics
Dr. Joe McGilvrey
Founder, Apex Physical Therapy and Diagnostics
Dr. Skye Grayson
Founder, NCEPT Physical Therapy and Diagnostics
Dr. Filipp Filippopulos
Neurologist, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich
Dr. Scott McCauley
Neurodiagnostic Specialist, Wellness Solutions & AACE Mentor
Kelly Chick Comstock
PT, CST, CBIS
Dr. Andrea R. Cahoon
PT, DPT, CLT, RMSK, Cert DN., Cert FMT.
Dr. Tracy Norvell
ECS, Hands-On Diagnostics Mentor
Dr. Beth Carr
PT, DPTThe HODS Business Advisory Board
Meet HODS-BAB
Executive Committee

Nathan Shields - President
Owner and CEO, Rise Diagnostics
Jeanine R. McLellan - VP
CEO, Northern Physical Therapy and Diagnostics
Harry Koster - Secretary
Owner, Spine & Rehab SpecialistsAdvocacy Committee

Bart McDonald - Director
Founder, Superior Physical Therapy and Diagnostics
Christina Panetta - Member
Founder, Panetta Physical Therapy and DiagnosticsReimbursement Committee

Debra Fragala-Pories - Director
Managing Director, Active Fitness & Physical Therapy
Roy Adams - Member
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