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#424 Current Emerging Therapeutic Strategies Using Mirror Therapy and Graded Motor Imagery For Functional Outcomes

Motivations, Inc.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the course the participant will be able to:
1. Explain the changes that occur both peripherally and centrally following orthopedic and neurovascular injuries.
2. Describe ways to overcome the fear of moving and the fear of increasing range of motion that hinder functional improvement.
3. Understand the patients that would benefit from Mirror Therapy and those that would benefit from a sequential Graded Motor Imagery Program.
4. Recognize patients that have 4 clinical signs of central sensitization .
5. Identify neural compression and entrapments sites by using provocation tests to differentiate them. 6. Describe the common features for pathological problems such as Phantom limb Pain, Repetitive Stress Injuries,Entrapment Neuropathies, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Cerebral Vascular Accidents etc.
7. Explain the rationale behind soft tissue injuries that cause movement disorders that slow down the progression to functional outcomes

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, and Occupational Therapy Assistants and Speech Therapists

Confirmation Notes

This is an 8-hour course equivalent to 0.8 CEUs. Motivations, Inc. is an approved CEU provider by AOTA. This course is approved by Texas Physical Therapy Association and the physical therapy boards or APTA chapters in the states where the course is held. This course is offered for 0.8 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Agenda

8:00 - 9:00 Neuroplasticity and the brain 9:00 - 10:15 What is central sensitization and its consequences Break 10:30 - 12:00 Concepts of graded motor imagery 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 - 2:30 Musculoskeletal and neurological indications for treatment Break 2:45 - 3:45 Lab using laterality, imagery, and mirror therapy 3:45 - 4:30 Treatment protocols and home exercise programs 4:30 - 5:30 Summary and questions and answers

Description

New information regarding changes in the brain following Orthopedic Injuries and Neurovascular Injuries has prompted a different approach to address both peripheral and central changes. Current concepts of using mirror therapy and graded motor imagery, which is a top down treatment, will be presented along with implications for rehabilitation. This course will emphasize a clinical reasoning approach supported by current evidence in the literature for top down treatment Both mirror therapy and graded motor imagery have been effective as a treatment strategy to increase range of motion and improve movement.This is an 8 hour course which consists of lectures, labs and individual case studies. At the completion of this course attendees will have developed skills to take back to the clinic for immediate utilization.
$175 Consortium - Group Discount – Register your facility today
$200 Association - Member of APTA, AOTA, NATA, ASHA, SCARF, etc.
$225 Individual - Single Registration

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