Course Instructor
Jennifer Goff, MSPT, NCS, CLT, CVTobtained 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 Parkinsons 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.
A Dynamic Systems Approach to Neurological Rehabilitation
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. Complimentary 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, Parkinsons, 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.
Category: Neurological Rehab, physical therapy continuing education course, occupational therapy continuing education course
Understand the concepts and theories that lead to dynamic systems approach to neurological rehabilitation.
Describe 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 patients, set up specialized treatment plans and goals.
| Start Date | End Date | Location - **Click to Map It** | Tuition | Hrs | Hotel | Register |
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| Feb 25, 12 | Feb 26, 12 | Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland, OR
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| Mar 24, 12 | Mar 25, 12 | Vital Rehabilitation
Chicago, IL
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| Mar 31, 12 | Apr 01, 12 | Cheshire Medical Center
Keene, NH
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| Apr 21, 12 | Apr 22, 12 | Multicare Medical Center
Tacoma, WA
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| May 19, 12 | May 20, 12 | Regional Medical Center San Jose
San Jose, CA
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| Jun 02, 12 | Jun 03, 12 | Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, TX
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| Jun 09, 12 | Jun 10, 12 | UHS-Summerlin Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| Jun 23, 12 | Jun 24, 12 | Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland
Rockville, MD
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| Aug 25, 12 | Aug 26, 12 | Chippenham Hospital
Richmond, VA
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| Sep 15, 12 | Sep 16, 12 | St. Elizabeth Hospital
Edgewood, KY
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| Sep 22, 12 | Sep 23, 12 | Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| Oct 06, 12 | Oct 07, 12 | John Heinz Institute of Rehab Medicine
Wilkes-Barre, PA
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| Oct 20, 12 | Oct 21, 12 | Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Portland, OR
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
| Nov 03, 12 | Nov 04, 12 | Palomar Pomerado Health/Palomar Medical Center
Escondido, CA
| $399.00 | 15.00 | View Hotels | Register |
All courses are pre-approved by the state licensing boards for physical therapist and occupational therapist license renewal in the state the course is offered. For additional inquiry regarding approval in a particular state contact us
