COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course (and the associated optional 2-hour lab) 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.

This one-day course includes an optional 2-hour lab to demonstrate additional techniques as well as reinforce treatment ideas discussed earlier in the day.  Registering for the lab at the seminar is possible but enrollment is limited to 30.  Register early to guarantee your seat!  

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

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

• 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.

• Identify abnormal trunk movements.

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

• 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.

Lab Objectives:

• Appropriately use hand placement to assist in alignment during functional activities

• Identify key points of control for the upper and lower extremity during higher challenge sitting and standing activities

Who should attend:

• PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, Rehabilitation directors

COURSE AGENDA

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

J.J. Mowder-Tinney PT, MS, NCS, CWS, 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

Ohio:  The Occupational Therapy Section of the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board has approved this course for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.  Total contact hours approved: 6

Delaware:  The Delaware Board of Physical Therapists has approved this course for 5.5 CEs.

Illinois: 

PT:  The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Approval Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association.  This course is approved for 8 CE hours with the lab and 6 CE hours without the lab.

OT:  We are still waiting for approval!

With lab the seminar will be worth 8 contact hours

No lab the seminar will be worth 6 contact hours