This informative and interactive recording, led by veteran Physical Therapist Shelly Denes, presents the etiology of specific neurological diseases, how the diseases progress, and effective goals and therapeutic interventions at the various stages of each disease. You will practice specific therapeutic interventions that Shelly has honed during her more than 40 years as a PT to help progress patients, promote functional independence throughout disease progression, and tackle problems that may surface during regression periods or complications of a disease. You will learn the pathophysiology, signs, and symptoms of the various neurological disorders to develop effective individualized treatment interventions including some of the cutting-edge treatments coming our way.
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This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 6.0 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.
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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 6.0 CE credit hours.
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 7.3 contact hours.
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| Manual - Effective Rehab Strategies for Progressive Neurological Disorders (11.85 MB) | 77 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes, PT, C/NDT, maintains a current clinical practice at the Rehab Institute of Michigan, where she works with patients with multiple diagnoses including hemiplegia, neuromuscular disease, neuromuscular disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injuries. She has worked actively in various aspects of rehab for more than 25 years. She has a special interest and experience in advanced technology and strategies for complex clinical cases. She has been involved extensively with many advanced technologies including FES cycling, FES Neuroprosthetic devices, and innovative lower extremity orthotics to get patients moving again. Shelly has also been involved with the exoskeleton robotics for gait and gait training with patients with neurological injuries and other disabilities. Past professional experiences include insights gained while working in the inpatient, rehab, outpatient and the SCI recovery settings.
Shelly graduated from The University of Michigan in Physical Therapy and has a certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) in Adult Hemiplegia, completed at the Rehab Institute of Chicago. She has shared her insights with practicing professionals at seminars held across the country, at the annual Michigan Physical Therapy Association meetings and through adjunct university work. Additionally, Shelly's expertise has been presented through expert witness work, both nationally and locally.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes has an employment relationship with the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Nonfinancial: Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes has no relevant nonfinancial relationship to disclose.
SPECIFIC NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT TOOLS
GAIT ASSESSMENT & TRAINING: THE SIXTH VITAL SIGN
NEWER REHABILIATION TECHNOLOGY
SPECIALITY MUSCULO-SKELETAL INTERVENTIONS
EFFECTIVE NEUROLOGICAL TREATMENT TECHNIQUES
ADDITIONAL TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS
PARKINSON’S DISEASE
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS/TRANSVERSE MYELITIS
GUILLAIN-BARRÉ SYNDROME
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS)
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
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