North American Seminars Course Outline

North American Seminars presents this two-day interactive course which is designed to improve the skills of the clinician treating neurologically involved patients presenting with balance problems. This course integrates balance disorder research findings into the examination and treatment of individuals with neurological deficits. In-depth discussion of stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, head trauma and multiple sclerosis are covered to assist the clinician in developing a thorough understanding of the interrelationship of preexisting neurological impairments and balance disorders. The balance treatment lab will allow participants the opportunity to practice many of the techniques discussed in this course.

This course will cover: concepts of balance, postural control and motor learning, a systematic approach to evaluating balance in patients with neurological disorders, outcome measures, case study presentations, recent research correlations between balance disorders and the neurologically impaired and treatment development for increasing functional abilities. Therapists are presented with the tools necessary to apply the information immediately in the clinical setting and to develop a comprehensive evaluation process and treatment programs for increasing functional outcomes.

This course is offered to physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.

This course is presented by North American Seminars in Illinois, Washington, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts, Tennessee, California, Oregon, Arizona, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Connecticut, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Virginia and throughout North America. See the dates and location tab for details on course locations

North American Seminars Course Objectives

• Apply current concepts of motor learning, balance and postural control with neurological diseases such as: stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, head trauma, and multiple sclerosis.
• Understand the relationship between comorbidities and specific neurological diseases.
• Develop a thorough evaluation process to determine the functional impact of the underlying neurological deficits with balance disorders.
• Utilize appropriate outcome measures while incorporating treatment techniques supported by research into treatment plans for patients with specific neurological diseases.
• Incorporate examination of comorbidities with neurological examination.
• Incorporate treatment techniques to reduce the effects of comorbid impairments with the treatment of neurological impairments.
• Develop a balance training program to optimize motor learning for patients with underlying neurological disorders.

North American Seminars Course Brochure and Timeline

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North American Seminars 2009 Scheduled Dates and Locations

Start Date	End Date	Location - **Click to Map It**	Tuition	Hrs	Hotel
Apr 10, 10	Apr 11, 10	West Suburban Medical Center, Oak Park, IL	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
May 15, 10	May 16, 10	Banner Boswell Medical Center, Sun City, AZ	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
Jun 05, 10	Jun 06, 10	Summerlin Hospital, Las Vegas, NV	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
Oct 23, 10	Oct 24, 10	MultiCare Health System, Tacoma, WA	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
Nov 13, 10	Nov 14, 10	Holy Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, FL	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels