A Dynamic Systems Approach to Neurological Rehabilitation

North American Seminars Course Outline

This 2-day intermediate level course is a comprehensive presentation focusing on rehabilitation for the neurological patient. Lecture and lab will be combined to cover many topics using a dynamic systems approach. The basic concepts of PNF, NDT, motor learning, forced use, sensory and manual cueing, and the promotion of Neuroplasticity will be reviewed. The causes of and treatment for altered muscular tone will be explored. The clinician will learn how the sensory systems affect motor performance and will be given exercise protocols to enhance motor outcomes using each system. Detailed information will be provided on how to utilize one system to help heal another. The course will cover therapeutic approaches for the neurological patient for: strengthening, conditioning, balance, coordination, functional mobility, edema management, incontinence, and constipation. Complementary approaches including yoga, tai chi, Qi Gong, acupuncture, meditation, and visualization will be thoroughly discussed. The disease processes, current research, and treatment protocols for the special needs of patients with CVA, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and Post Polio Syndrome will be covered. The clinician will leave this course with many exercise protocols specific for these diagnoses and will also be able to take the knowledge learned and immediately apply it to a full spectrum of neurological patients.

This course is designed for physical therapy continuing education and occupational therapy continuing education

North American Seminars Course Objectives

• Understand the concepts and theories that lead to dynamic systems approach to neurological rehabilitation.

• Decribe the process of neuroplasticity and demonstrate techniques to enhance the ability to maximize the concepts of neuroplasticity in progressive rehab programs.

• Understand how each system is intricately related to each other and develop treatment programs to utilize one system to benefit the other.

• Develop exercise components to enhance motor control, movement patterns, and motor learning in the neurological patient

• Utilize specific techniques to develop treatment programs for hypertonicity, myoplastic hyperstiffness, rigidity, strengthening, and mobilization for the neurological patient

• Incorporate the appropriate cardio-pulmonary conditioning training for specific neurological disorders.

• Properly evaluate the difference between vascular disorders and edema and perform appropriate treatment protocols.

• Develop exercise protocols that assist with enhancing depth perception, focus,environmental awareness, visual- motor control and balance in the neurological patient.

• Develop exercise programs to assist with incontinence and constipation.

• Incorporate mind-body exercises such as yoga, Qi Gong, tai chi acupressure and mediation into treatment programs for increased functional outcomes.

• Utilize a modified version of the Nagi Model to assess patient, set up specialized treatment plans and goals

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North American Seminars 2009 Scheduled Dates and Locations

Start Date	End Date	Location - Click to Map It	Tuition	Hrs	Hotel
Mar 20, 10	Mar 21, 10	Sunrise Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
Apr 17, 10	Apr 18, 10	Sharp Healthcare Spectrum Center, San Diego, CA	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
May 01, 10	May 02, 10	St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
May 15, 10	May 16, 10	Methodist Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
Sep 18, 10	Sep 19, 10	Huntington Hospital, Pasadena, CA	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
Oct 09, 10	Oct 10, 10	Gaylord Hospital, Wallingford, CT	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels
Oct 30, 10	Oct 31, 10	Legacy Emanuel Hospital, Portland, OR	$399.00	15.00	View Hotels



Jennifer Goff, MSPT, NCS, CLT, CVT is a physical therapist for Peoplefirst Rehabilitation in Auburn California. She obtained her BSPT at Northern Arizona University in 1989 and her MSPT at Rocky Mountain University in 2003. She is Board Certified in Neurology. She is certified in the fields of vestibular rehabilitation, lymphedema and venous management, and NDT. She has pursued advanced instruction in PNF, manual therapy, wound care, urinary incontinence, and motor control and motor learning. She has been a clinical instructor for 9 years. She has completed over 150 hours of education in alternative medicine practices as well as self-study in the arts of Eastern Medicine Philosophies, Acupuncture and Shiatsu, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Yoga, Reflexology, Rieki, Aikido, Healing Touch, and meditation. She has been a PT for 19 years spending most of her career treating patients with neurological deficits. She has been active in stroke, vestibular, and Parkinson’s support groups. Her efforts in a restraint reduction and fall prevention program won an award from the Idaho Best Practices Committee. Throughout her career she has been a strong advocate for patient health and wellness within multiple settings of health care.