Skip to main content
Not Found
Digital Seminar

Mirror Therapy Experiential Lab


Speakers:
Debra Battistella, MS, OTR/L |  Dorothee Zuleger, MOT, OTR/L, CBIS, CSRS, CDRS
Duration:
Full Day
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jan 27, 2024
Product Code:
POS065367
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

When faced with a patient with limited to no movement in a limb, traditional therapy lacks interventions that can attain the repetitions required for motor recovery. In this training, you will go beyond conventional approaches and unlock the full treatment potential for your neuro patients.

Mirror therapy delivers faster progress, heightened patient involvement, and significant functional enhancements for diverse neurological issues like stroke, CRPS, amputation, and phantom limb pain.

This ingenious method involves the use of a mirror to create visual illusions, tricking the brain into perceiving the paralyzed or affected limb as moving. The reflected image makes patients feel as though the impaired limb is moving effortlessly, while simultaneously creating new neuronal connections and re-establishing pathways in the brain.

Filled with hands-on labs and experiential learning, this unique course provides a dynamic and immersive educational experience. Gain practical skills in setting up mirror therapy sessions, observing “patient” responses, and making informed adjustments to optimize treatment effectiveness.

  • Simulate scenarios replicating various neurological conditions and impairments
  • Perform exercises with real-time feedback from facilitators
  • Learn how to adapt mirror therapy based on client abilities and interests

And best of all…Mirror therapy is inexpensive and safe, making it easy to transfer to the home environment, a crucial step often overlooked by therapy professionals. Home programs are essential for recovery, especially when third party payers want patients discharged before recovery is complete.

Take the next step towards excellence in skilled therapy - confidently incorporate mirror therapy into your practice today and witness remarkable transformations in your patients’ lives.

Accelerate rehabilitation • Enhance neuroplasticity • Versatile across conditions
Cost effective • Increase ROM • Reduce pain • Restore motor function • Improve body image

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. 
For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact info@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before purchase.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

For Planning Committee disclosures, please see the statement above.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


* Credit Note - ---

Earn up to 4.25 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Occupational Therapists - Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

 

PESI, Inc.  is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 08585. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at .425  CEUs Intermediate, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Full attendance at this Distance Learning-Independent activity qualifies for 4.25 contact hours.

 


Occupational Therapists - Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 4.0​ continuing education clock hours for Arizona OTs and OTAs. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (R4-43-203) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to occupational therapy that are approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).


Occupational Therapists - Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 4.0 self-study continuing education credits.

CE Broker


Physical Therapists - Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 4.25 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.


Physical Therapists - Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 4.25 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 4.25 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists - Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 4.25 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Physical Therapists - Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 4.0 CE credit hours.


Physical Therapists - Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 4.25 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

 


Physical Therapists - New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 5.1 contact hours.


Physical Therapists - North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 4.0 continuing education hours.


Physical Therapists - Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This asynchronous activity consists of 4.25 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 4.25 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2406032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Advanced. This activity will provide 4.25 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.


Physical Therapists - Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 4.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Physical Therapists - Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 4.25 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 4.25 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 4.25 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



Handouts/Brochure

Speaker


Dorothee Zuleger, MOT, OTR/L, CBIS, CSRS, CDRS's Profile

Dorothee Zuleger, MOT, OTR/L, CBIS, CSRS, CDRS Related seminars and products


Dorothee Zuleger, MOT, OTR/L, CBIS, CSRS, CDRS, and founder of The Neuro Hub is a skilled occupational therapist in central Florida. A graduate of Advent Health University, Doro provides her passion and over 10 years of experience in neurological rehabilitation through a client-centered, evidence-based treatment approach.

Doro’s main focus at The Neuro Hub is providing specialty high- and low-tech programs for stroke survivors. These high intensity programs include Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT, CIT) and Brain Computer Interface (BCI). BCI insists on correct brain area activation through visual imagery, which then provides immediate feedback through activation of an external robotic device.
She holds multiple specialty certifications that include Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS), Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) and Certified Driving Rehab Specialist (CDRS).

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dorothee Zuleger has an employment relationship with The Neuro Hub Outpatient Neurological Rehabilitation. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dorothee Zuleger has no relevant non-financial relationships.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Questions?

Visit our FAQ page at www.pesi.com/faq or contact us at www.pesi.com/info


Objectives

  1. Identify and explain the key neuroscientific principles, including neuroplasticity and mirror neurons, that underpin the efficacy of mirror therapy in neurological rehabilitation.
  2. Describe how mirror therapy facilitates motor and sensory recovery in patients with neurological conditions, and determine the psychological and physiological benefits it offers.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in setting up a mirror therapy session, including proper positioning of mirrors, seating arrangements, and therapist-client interactions, for effective treatment implementation.
  4. Analyze and reflect upon the challenges and emotional experiences encountered by patients and clinicians through role play activities with the mirror.
  5. Develop personalized mirror therapy treatment plans for different neurological conditions, considering patient specific goals and expected outcomes.
  6. Assess and critically review potential barriers in mirror therapy implementation, propose effective strategies to address patient and practitioner resistance or discomfort to ensure administration.

Outline

The Science of Mirror Therapy

  • Brain anatomy & function
  • Mechanisms of neuroplasticity
  • Investigate mirror therapy research, its effects on the brain & functional results
  • Potential outcomes for practitioners, clients & your profession as a whole

Mirror Therapy Protocol

  • Screen for appropriateness
  • Discuss baseline assessments
  • Introduction to mirror therapy kit
  • Step-by-step set up
  • Safety protocols and precautions to ensure optimal patient care
  • Best practices for positioning mirrors, seating and therapist-client interaction

Experiential Lab I: Design Goal-Oriented Treatment Sessions

  • Intervention protocol (clinician & client empowerment)
  • Strategies to increase patient engagement and promote follow through
  • Identify & practice activities that appear realistic in front of the mirror
  • Guided mirror therapy exercises with real-time feedback from facilitators
  • Writing effective goals

Power Hour: Brainstorm to Increase Compassion & Tackle Challenges

  • Group discussion on the participants’ experiences as “patients”
  • Identify & reflect on the challenges, emotions, and insights gained during the exercises
  • Understand the importance of going beyond empathy and bringing compassion to practice for effective therapy
  • Recognize & overcome potential barriers in mirror therapy implementation
  • Strategies to address practitioner and/or patient resistance or discomfort & support carryover

Experiential Lab II: Clinical Reasoning

  • Tailor to different conditions (e.g., stroke, amputation, CRPS)
  • Identify patient-specific goals and outcomes for each condition
  • Case studies featuring diverse patient profiles
  • Hands-on practice using case study scenarios to adapt mirror therapy activities that meet individual needs
  • Discuss case study results to design personalized mirror therapy plans
  • Billing and reimbursement

Target Audience

  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants

Reviews

Satisfaction Guarantee
Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to: PO Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call 1-800-844-8260.

ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at 1-800-844-8260.

PESI Mobile App

Access CE trainings on your phone or tablet through our free mobile app. Choose video or audio-only versions of online courses from the world’s best instructors, and complete your CE requirements anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.

https://cdn.pesi23.com/images/android.png     https://cdn.pesi23.com/images/iphone.png

Please wait ...

Back to Top