PSIG Event - Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Posted: October 16, 2019
Course Title: What’s New in Neuromuscular Disease: Updates on DMD and SMA
Course Description:
The course will include: 1. A brief review of common characteristics/diagnostic criteria for each diagnosis (DMD and SMA) including the genetic causes, 2. Current research and treatment updates, 3. Current standards of care for PT 4. How to incorporate these updates in progression into PT assessment and treatments.
When: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 6:30pm - 8:30pm MT
Where: University of Colorado Strauss Health Sciences Library
Anschutz Medical Center - Reading Room
12950 E Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80045
Parking Information: Ignacio or Georgetown Visitor Parking Lots Evenings: $1.00 flat rate from 4:00 pm to 7:00 am (Parking Map)
** Please Note - If you are unable to join this event in person, you may attend remotely via a Zoom webinar call. You must still click below to register online and then you will receive an email with the call information.
Audience: Therapists in the community with interest in and/or caseloads that include current or potential clients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and/or Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Cost: $10 for APTA members, $20 for non-APTA members, Free for students
CE Credit: Category 1 - 1 Hour
Speaker Information:
Terri Carry - Denver native, graduated from CU PT school in 1975 (the initials after my name should be OLD!) Worked as a pediatric PT for entire career (more than 40+ years) at CHCO Worked as both inpatient and outpatient PT both at main campus and satellite campus. Experience in developmental, neuro, burns, NICU, rehab, neuromuscular and research. Involved in the CHCO Neuromuscular Clinic since it first started Involved in more than 20 past and ongoing clinical trials for neuromuscular and general neurology Absolutely thrilled with progress in neuromuscular research that is making a huge impact on the lives of patients with neuromuscular disease (this is what keeps me learning and loving my job!).
Course Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to identify the common symptoms of two of the most common neuromuscular diseases -Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) -Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
2. Participants will understand the genetics behind these two diagnosis’
3. Participants will have a basic understanding of the latest research and treatment strategies for DMD and SMA
4. Participants will be able to identify the standards of care for DMD and SMA and how these new treatments impact the role of PT in the care of these patients
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Getting Older is NOT for the Weak: Geriatric Rehabilitation for the 21st Century
- Colorado Continuing Competency Category 1: 6 Points
- Hosted on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
- Featured Speakers: Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, PhD; and Daniel Malone, PT, PhD
- Saturday, September 28, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Defeating Hospital Associated Deconditioning: This course will present an evidenced based approach for the implementation of a high intensity progressive rehabilitation that focuses less on general conditioning and more on specific, targeted exercise training to improve strength, functional mobility and performance of activities of daily living. This approach, termed “iSTRONGER”, can be implemented by all rehabilitation professionals (PT & PTA; OT & COTA) in all settings from hospital to home.
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2019 American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists’ Annual Conference
Posted: September 19, 2019
(Steamboat Springs, CO) – Physical Therapist Gregory S. Johnson, PT, FFMT, FAAOMPT has been invited to speak at the 2019 American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists’ Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida on October 26, 2019. Mr. Johnson practices at Johnson and Johnson Physical Therapy, located at 1880 Loggers Ln Unit C, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487.
Mr. Johnson will deliver a presentation entitled “Enhancing posture and movement through management of the 3 pressure systems.” The lecture will highlight the importance of posture for health and function and how to utilize manual therapy to enhance quality of life.
The theme of AAOMPT’s 2019 Annual Conference is “Redefining Musculoskeletal Health.” The event regularly draws more than 700 physical therapists from around the world. For more information about AAOMPT or its upcoming annual conference, visit the organization’s website.
ABOUT THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
The American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) is a national organization representing more than 2,000 physical therapists, who are the leading researchers, academicians and clinicians in the field of spinal and musculoskeletal care. |
CARe SIG Event - Sept. 25th: Career CPR: From Surviving To Thriving As An Acute Therapist
Posted: September 9, 2019
Join CARe SIG on Wednesday, September 25th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm MT for "Career CPR: From Surviving To Thriving As An Acute Therapist".
Speakers: Beth Anne Fisher PT, DPT, CSCS, WHC and Renee Ostertag, PT
Class Description:
A constantly changing set of institutional policies, productivity requirements, and a sicker patient population wear on the body, mind, and soul of the rehab therapist in the acute care setting. Sensible coping strategies such as exercise, meditation, and ‘vegging out’ are satisfactory as short-term measures, but if a therapist is truly aiming for long-term career sustainability and professional satisfaction, physiological self-regulation in the moments of the work day, even while working with patients, is a ‘must.’
Beth Anne Fisher PT, DPT, CSCS, WHC and Renee Ostertag, PT, DPT, M.Physio, Cert. MDT will deliver key learnings that support the rehab therapist in the acute care setting to develop resiliency skills required to thrive. They will share from their own professional narratives around compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary trauma. Participants will receive an interactive learning experience that addresses concepts of truth-telling, self-regulation, and boundaries. Together, we will promote the conversation that stretches and supports us all to be more resilient in today’s acute care environment.
Cost: $20 APTA Non-Members, $10 APTA Members, $5 PT Students
Location: Regis University
3333 Regis Blvd
Denver, CO 80221
** Peter Claver Hall Room 409 **
(Parking Map)
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