Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Exercise Prescription for Complex PatientsNorth American Seminars Course OutlineNorth American Seminars presents this two-day intermediate level course which presents
information on determining appropriate levels of exercise
tolerance in order to maximize rehabilitation outcomes. Evidence
based information will be provided on how to determine appropriate
monitoring and therapeutic guidelines for patients with diagnoses
such as diabetes, obesity, congestive heart failure, cardiac
muscle dysfunction, pulmonary disease, general orthopedic, neuromuscular,
elderly, and deconditioning. Specific information will be discussed on how diets and medications, in addition to underlying cardiovascular disorders, can alter the outcomes of rehabilitation programs. In-depth discussion is placed on key factors essential when developing the initial evaluation and guidelines for safe exercise programs. Participants will be able to identify just how far they can safely “push” their patients by identifying normal and abnormal physiological response to exercise. Evidence based and clinically researched interventions will be presented to enhance the participants’ ability in developing their patient specific exercise programs. Specific case studies presented throughout the two-day lecture will assist the clinician in applying the information to their actual clinical situations. This information will result in less rehabilitation set backs and more successful outcomes. This cou North American Seminars Course Objectives • Identify patient risk factors for heart and lung disease. North American Seminars Course Brochure and TimelineCourse Brochures are in Adobe PDF format. Right click and choose "Save Target As" to download brochure. If you would like to open the brochure in your browser windows, select the link. North American Seminars 2009 Scheduled Dates and LocationsClick the hotel link to check hotel rates and availability for the event, be sure to enter your arrival and departure dates We are planning our next locations across the United States for this course Are you interested in sponsoring this course at your facility? if so, fill out a sponsor request |
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Ellen Hillegass, EdD, PT, CCS, FAACVPR, is a board certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialist. Ellen received her entry level training in physical therapy from the University of Pennsylvania, Masters of Medical Science in Cardiopulmonary Physiology from Emory University, and Doctorate in Exercise Physiology from the University of Georgia. She is currently president of a private consulting firm in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in developing programs for patients with cardiac and/or pulmonary dysfunction. She is the legislative chair for the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section and also the co-editor of Essentials in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, an entry- level text, and the author of the soon to be published clinical guide Rehab Notes. In addition to her involvement with the APTA, Ellen is also a past board member and officer of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and a member of the Disease Management Task Force. Ellen has taught exercise physiology and cardiopulmonary components in several entry level physical therapy curriculums, including Georgia State University and Emory University. She is currently teaching at North Georgia College and State University. She has given presentations across the United States at state and national meetings on a wide variety of topics. Ms. Hillegass presents this course for North American Seminars throughout the United States. |
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