Functional Strategies for Treating Patients with Neurological Deficits

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain neuroplasticity and the support for its use using the latest research• Understand the difference between normal and compensatory treatments

• Understand the importance of the trunk in movement

• Understand the role of impairments, functional limitations, and participation restrictions in treating the neurological patient

• Develop an appropriate treatment program to improve functional tasks for the neurological patient in supine, sitting, and standing

• Identify common causes of shoulder pain

• Describe functional and measurable goals to assist in reimbursement

• Identify treatment techniques to facilitate shoulder function

• 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

This seminar is rated a basic to intermediate level of instruction