COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will
provide therapists various treatment ideas to improve function
for patients with CVA, TBI, and other neurological deficits. A
framework for therapy intervention will be reviewed stressing
the importance of neuroplasticity and the research supporting
it. Starting at the trunk, treatments will be delineated
providing original intervention strategies to improve upper and
lower extremity movement. The presentation includes the
use of video for movement analysis and improving
assessment skills. Trunk movements are analyzed and common
abnormalities are discussed to improve therapists’ evaluation
skills. Supine and forearm weight bearing activities are two of
many treatment positions discussed that apply in all clinical
settings. Upon completion of this course, therapists will have
learned an evidence-based approach for choosing treatment
strategies and improved their confidence level in treating
patients.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion
of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the role of
impairments, functional limitations, and participation
restrictions in treating the neurological patient.
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Explain neuroplasticity and the
support for its use using the latest research
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Understand the difference
between normal and compensatory treatments.
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Understand the importance of
the trunk in movement and identify abnormal trunk movements.
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Compare and contrast varying
causes of shoulder pain and appropriate interventions.
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Develop an appropriate
treatment program to improve functional tasks for the
neurological patient in supine, sitting, sit to stand, and
gait.
- Understand possible
causes of lower extremity tone and appropriate adjustments.
- Identify common
problems with patients with pusher syndrome and how to best
adjust the environment for treatment.
Who should
attend:
- PTs, PTAs, OTs,
OTAs, Rehabilitation directors
COURSE
AGENDA
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7:30-8:00 |
Check In |
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8:00 |
Neuroplasticity and the disablement model |
|
8:30 |
Normal movement versus compensation |
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8:45 |
Assessment of Impairments |
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9:15 |
Goal Formation |
|
9:30 |
Functional Limitations with appropriate goals and
interventions in bed |
|
10:00 |
Break |
|
10:15 |
Limitations in sitting with goals and intervention |
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10:45 |
Shoulder Alignment and Pain |
|
11:15 |
Demonstration for the shoulder |
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11:30 |
Lunch (on your own) |
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12:30 |
Sit to stand Impairments |
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1:15 |
Standing and Gait Impairments with goals and interventions |
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2:15 |
Break |
|
2:30 |
Workshop for interventions |
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3:30 |
Pusher Syndrome |
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4:00 |
Questions and Case studies |
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4:30 |
Adjourn |
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
J.J. Mowder
PT, PhD, NCS,
received her Bachelors of Science in
Psychology from the University of Colorado-Boulder, and her
Masters of
Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami. She
has over 9 years of
experience from Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York
specializing in the neurological population. J.J.'s professional experience also
includes
working in nursing homes, long-term care/skilled nursing
facilities, treating home care patients, and performing private
consultations. J.J. is a Board Certified Neurology
Specialist, Neuro-Developmental Treatment Trained, and
is a Certified Wound Specialist. She is an adjunct
faculty member
at Nazareth Physical Therapy School at Nazareth College in
Rochester,
New York. She conducts nationwide seminars for Cross Country
University speaking on the Treatment of Neurological Patients.
She is completing her PhD at NOVA Southeastern University.
Continuing Educational Approvals
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