Degenerative Disease of the Nervous System – 04/17/2021

Description

Name of Course
Evidence – Based Interventions in the Management of People With Degenerative Disease of the Nervous System

Name of Sponsor
Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program

Instructor(s)/Speaker(s)
Gail Widener, PT, PhD
Mallory Chick, PT, DPT
Sophia Han, PT, DPT
Eyad Kawwa, PT, DPT

Target Audience
Physical Therapists

Course Level
Intermediate

Course Description

In this course will be a virtual lecture with small group discussion on Evidence – based Interventions in the Management of People with Degenerative Disease of the Nervous System.

Objectives

After completing this course, participants should be able to:

• Compare and contrast the principles of neural plasticity that govern recovery of function following brain damage due to degenerative disease.
• Describe principles of exercise for people with degenerative disease.
• Describe special considerations for each population discussed: ALS, MSA, and FA.
• Describe the precautions for each of the populations listed above associated with increased activity/exercise and physical therapy intervention.
• Describe the evidence supporting physical therapy/rehabilitative intervention in treating persons with these disorders.
• Apply the principles of exercise to the recovery of function in patients with the degenerative neurologic conditions listed above to create therapeutic interventions.
• Apply the principles of neural plasticity that could contribute to improved function in people with neurodegenerative disorders.

Recommended Reading

Kleim, JA, Jones TA. Principles of experience – dependent neural plasticity: Implications for rehabilitation after brain damage. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2008;51(1): S225 – 39.

Khan F, Amatya B, Galea G, Gonzenbach R, Kesselring J. Neurorehabilitation: applied neuroplasticity. J Neurol. 2016: doi10.1007/s00415-016-8307-9.

 

Course Date(s) and Time
April 17, 2021
9:00 am – 5:15 pm

Location of Course
Virtual Class

Cost
$25

Deadline date for registration
April 11, 2021

# Seats Available
25

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing by April 11, 2021.  Email Elaine.Chow@kp.org  There is a $25 administrative fee for all cancellations. No refunds after April 11, 2021.

# of CEU’s
0.65 CEU’s (6.5 Contact Hours) – PENDING