Featured PTA CEU course – Geriatric Neurology

Geriatric NeurologyPTA’s are you looking for a CEU course?

Our popular CEU course designed for PT’s OT’s and Assistants is coming to Pennsylvania in March:

Geriatric Neurology in the Medically Complex Client

Learn evaluation and treatment protocols most appropriate for medically complex older persons with neurological dysfunction. This course will focus on clinical decision making to prioritize key exam findings and develop appropriate treatment strategies in light of complex presentations and co-morbidities. Modifying functional mobility training and therapeutic exercise will be discussed.

Evidence-based information on specific neurological assessment and treatment of older clients with Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke, Alzheimer’s Disease, balance and gait disorders, neuro-sensory pathologies, and pain problems will be provided. An evaluative model for looking at neurological dysfunction from a complex medical perspective across the spectrum of care will be addressed. The major pathologies that will be highlighted include Parkinson’s disease, Cerebral Vascular Accidents, and the neurological manifestations of Alzheimer’s disease. A focus on balance and falls, functional mobility, evaluation of numerous causes of dizziness and physical changes, and treatment interventions aimed at decreasing the incidence of falls will also be included.

With distinguished faculty member:
Jennifer Bottomley

March 7-8, 2014 – Scranton, PA

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School System PT: Question about Eligibility for Therapy

Liz Posts:

DEAR ERI COMMUNITY: I am a physical therapist (4 years) and on my 2nd in the schools. I am finding that more and more of my referrals are for kids that are falling behind their peers, not for coordination and understanding of tasks rather obesity. My question is ethically… should weight be a deciding factor for eligibility/ dismissal if they demonstrate all areas of coordination, average strength/ROM etc, but when trying to hop or do sit ups/push ups they can go thru the motions, but are unable to clear the floor resulting in low testing scores. Also, what might be the best politically correct way to state weight is a contributing factor to students limitations?

Thank you!
Liz,  PT

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Education Resources New Course – Cancer Rehabilitation

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We are pleased to announce our new evidence based course, by our new faculty member; Lisa VanHoose. PhD, PR, CLT-LANA, CKTP

Evidence Based Cancer Rehabilitation and it’s Role in Cancer Survivorship
Advances in the medical management of cancer have steadily increased survival rates. Research shows that most cancer survivors will have at least one physical side effect of cancer treatment, including fatigue, neuropathy, muscle weakness, and balance deficits. This interactive course will provide evidence-based tools and strategies for the care of patients with diverse cancer types across the cancer continuum. The course will also address functional outcome measures and reimbursement concerns. Participants will apply the latest knowledge about pathology and medical management of cancer to the therapy program. Participants will also learn to efficiently utilize the multiple internet resources to develop an evidence-based rehabilitation plan, while addressing current reimbursement requirements from Medicare and private insurance companies. 

 

March 29-30, 2014 – Newington, CT
July 18-19, 2014 – Kansas City, MO
October 18-19, 2014 – Freehold, NJ 

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ICU Mobility Scores

Ann, PT posts: 

DEAR ERI COMMUNITY: How are people documenting mobility in the ICU? Has anyone used the Perme ICU Mobility Score? I heard it is now being tested for validity and inter-observer reliability, and Chris Perme is presenting it at the 2014 CSM of APTA. 

Are there other ways you document mobility in the ICU?

Thanks! Ann 

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Faculty Feature: Robin Harwell – Dynamic Instructor

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Robin Harwell, M.A., CCC-SLP is a dynamic instructor and clinician who takes complex information and easily applies it clinically. She has extensive experience in a variety of settings, including hospital, clinic, nursing home, home health, private practice and public schools. She has a thriving private practice and also consults to facilities on brain building programs. She utilizes a theoretical framework that is based on neurogenesis, neuroplasticity and neurodevelopment for assessment and treatment of her patients. Her workshops provide the latest in the neuroscientific research and its application to rehabilitation and development. She uses tools that support the brain’s ability to rewire itself versus teaching a skill. She is a sought after speaker throughout the US.

Robins Popular Course:

Building the Brain: A Neurobiological Approach to Assessment and Treatment 

February 8-9, 2014 – Miami, FL
April 26-27, 2014 – Gainsville, TX
May 9-10, 2014 – Alexandria, VA
July 26-27, 2014 – Denver, CO
August 22-23, 2014 – Glenview, IL
October 10-11, 2014 – Wallingford, CT
 

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