Fall & Winter 2008 workshop descriptions
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| Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation |
Workshop Fee: $239
Contact Hours: 6.5
Designed for: PT/PTA/OTR/COTA
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Workshop No.: F08-05
Date: Friday, October 24, 2008
Time: 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Days Inn Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
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| Participants in this dynamic one day seminar will walk away with a comprehensive understanding of the cardiac and pulmonary systems. Lecture will be clinically based with patient examples. Topics include: cardiac and respiratory pathologies with clinical implication, evaluation and treatment, exercise prescriptions, and documentation strategies to optimize reimbursement. Specific diagnosis reviewed include: Pneumonia, COPD, CHF, s/p CABG, ASCVD, MI, Emphysema and more! Special precautions and treatment ideas to safely treat a patient with these diagnoses will be covered. |
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| At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: |
- Define the anatomy of the cardiopulmonary system
- Determine a baseline for treatment as it relates to a cardiac and a pulmonary patient
- Identify precautions, indications and contraindication, following a cardiac or pulmonary episode or procedure
- List documentation strategies for effective reimbursement
- Identify common cardiac and pulmonary pathologies and treatment techniquesn Return to the clinic with working tools for treatment
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| Agenda: |
7:45 a.m. Registration - refreshments provided
8:00 Anatomy and Physiology
9:30 Break
9:45 Disease, Pathologies and Precautions
11:30 Lunch - on your own
12:30 p.m. Evaluation and Treatment
3:00 Break - refreshments provided
3:15 Treatment, meds and documentation
3:45 Questions
4:00 Conclusion of Workshop
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| About the presenter: |
Henry Lozano, PT, DPT, is a Regional Director of Rehabilitation in Minnesota for Volunteers of America. He oversees several sub-acute therapy departments dealing with a variety of diagnoses within nursing homes. Henry graduated from Montclair State University in 1988 with a BS in Biology and Chemistry, New York University in 1992 with a degree in Physical Therapy, and he recently obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Boston University. Henry has been an adjunct faculty in the University of Minnesota’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program since 1998 teaching cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Henry, together with an interdisciplinary team helped develop the in-patient and out-patient physical therapy aspect of the pulmonary rehabilitation program at Health East Bethesda Rehabilitation Hospital in 1994. Henry is a dynamic speaker and has lectured on this topic across the country since 1999. |
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| Electrical Stimulation - Review and Practice |
Workshop Fee: $239
Contact Hours: 6.5
Designed for: PT/PTA/OTR/COTA |
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Workshop No.: F08-10
Date: Friday, October 31, 2008
Time: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Days Inn Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
Workshop No.: F08-25
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
Time: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Kelly Inn, St. Cloud, MN |
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| Description: |
| This course is designed to review fundamental principles of electrical stimulation, investigate different waveforms (direct current, microcurrent, biphasic, Russian, and interferential) and practice with own machine for practical application. |
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| At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: |
- Understand the basic parameters/features of each electrical stimulation waveform
- Identify the indications of electrical stimulation
- Identify the contraindication/precautions of electrical stimulation
- Demonstrate electrical stimulation applications for various conditions
- Investigate variety of uses for electrical stimulaiton machines
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| Agenda: |
7:45 a.m. Registration - refreshments provided
12:00 p.m. Lunch—on your own
4:30 Conclusion of Workshop |
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| About the presenter: |
Lori Steinley, PT, MS, is a 1988 graduate of the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN with a bachelor of arts degree in physical therapy. She is a 1994 graduate of St. Cloud State University with a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology. She became a certified reflexologist in 2000 through the International Institute of Reflexology. Lori has spent the majority of her clinical practice in out-patient orthopedics with emphasis on neck, back, TMJ pain and headaches. She is presently working at Sister Kenny Sports and Physical Therapy Center in Sartell, MN. |
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| Neuromuscular Inhibition: Lower Extremity |
Workshop Fee: $249
Contact Hours: 8
Designed for: PT/PTA/OTR/COTA |
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Workshop No.: F08-15
Date: Friday, November 7, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Days Inn Mall of America, Bloomington, MN |
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| This course introduces you to a neuromuscular approach that aids in the evaluation and treatment of common somatic dysfunctions. These techniques are valuable clinical tools for decreasing excessive tone/tension and painful trigger points, thereby increase functional ability. They involve passive positional procedures that reduce inappropriate proprioceptive activity. |
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| At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: |
- Understand the current theories as to why positional release techniques work
- Perform a lower extremity evaluation for excessive neuromuscular tone
- Perform various lower extremity positional release techniques for common dysfunction
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| Agenda: |
7:30 a.m. Registration - refreshments provided
7:45 Introduction
8:00 Lecture
*Origin
*Theory
*Steps in Treatment
*Guidelines/Principles
9:00 Hip ab
10:00 Break
10:15 Hip Lab
12:00 p.m. Lunch - on your own
12:45 Knee Lab
3:00 Break - refreshments provided
3:15 Foot and Ankle Lab
4:45 Questions
5:00 Conclusion of Workshop |
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| About the presenter: |
Keith Leikas, PT, MTC, graduated from the University of North Dakota Physical Therapy Program in 1978. He was Manual Therapy Certified through the Institute of Physical Therapy in 1988. Keith has obtained an eclectic background in orthopedic physical therapy via attending over 50 educational seminars in the past 30 years. He is presently Coordinator of Physical Therapy Services at Meritcare Southpointe Clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. |
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| Introduction to MFR for the Upper Body |
Workshop Fee: $399
Contact Hours: 13
Designed for: OTR/COTA/PT/PTA/Any int. staff
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Workshop No.: F08-20
Date: Friday - Saturday, November 14-15, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza North, Brooklyn Center, MN
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| Description: |
| This is a hands-on, lab intensive workshop to effectively use Myofascial Release techniques to treat the upper body. It is useful for both orthopedic and neurologic patients. |
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| At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: |
- Evaluate the body for fascial restrictions
- Be aware of precautions and contraindications of MF
- Learn the concepts of MFR and the body’s response
- Learn MFR techniques for the trunk, neck and upper extremities
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Friday
8:00 a.m. Registration - refreshments provided
8:30 MFR concepts
10:00 Break
10:15 MFR concepts, continued
Evaluation of connective tissue and body contour
12:00 p.m. Lunch—on your own
1:00 Lab: Posterior Thoracic/Trunk, scapula
Anterior lower trunk: Psoas
Standing: Sway
2:30 Break—refreshments provided
2:45 Lab: Lateral Trunk
Trunk rotation
Ribcage/breathing
4:30 Conclusion of Day One
Saturday
8:15 a.m. Sign-in
8:30 Review of Day One
Lab: Anterior Thoracic
Pect minor
Pect major-supine and sitting
10:00 Break
10:15 Lab: Arm pull
Hand release
12:00 p.m. Lunch—on your own
1:00 Lab: Anterior neck
Posterior cervical
Thoracic Inlet
2:30 Break—refreshments provided
2:45 Lab: Inhibition in supine
Scar release
Precautions
4:00 Questions and Answers
4:30 Conclusion of workshop
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| About the presenter: |
Jean Finley, OTR, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Minnesota in 1984. She has extensive training and experience in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), Myofascial Release (MFR), and Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP). Jean presents her workshops from an eclectic and holistic viewpoint. She is in private practice in the St. Paul, Minnesota area and lectures frequently in the upper Midwest. |
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| Tendon Injury Rehabilitation of the Hand: Clinical Reasoning, Splinting, and Home Programming for Tendon Injury Patients |
Workshop Fee: $249
Contact Hours: 7.5
Designed for: OTR/COTA/PT/PTA
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Workshop No.: F08-30
Date: Friday, November 21, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza North, Brooklyn Center, MN
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| This course will provide an understanding of tendon anatomy and the critical timing of therapy treatment techniques and splinting to achieve maximum tendon function post injury and repair. It will include a manual in an algorithm format that begins with standard protocol, but guides the therapist through the clinical reasoning to adapt treatment as clinical observations are made. Splint fabrication and instruction for splints used post tendon repair will be included as well as home programs to maximize tendon excursion and strength. Splint lab will allow participant choice in fabrication of the splints that they determine might best meet their clinical needs. |
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| At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: |
- Understand the tendon anatomy and wound healing of the hand tendons and adjacent structures
- Understand tendon treatment protocols for tendon protection and motion to maximize tendon excursion and strength
- Have the ability to adapt standard tendon treatment protocols with clinical observations made
- Understand the splints used post tendon injury and the ability to design and fabricate splints for tendon patients
- Understand the importance of home program instruction and the use of home programs with tendon injury patients
- Have a manual of algorithm protocols for clinical use that guides the therapist though tendon injury rehabilitation and protocol adaptation with observations made as well as splint and home program use
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TBA
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| About the presenter: |
Joni Armstrong, MOT, CHT, has worked as a registered occupational therapist for over 20 years with emphasis in hands and pediatrics. She obtained her hand therapy certification in 1991. She currently teaches splinting and hand rehabilitation at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and works in hand therapy at North Country Peak Performance in Bemidji, MN, where she treats hand and pediatric patients. She has presented many conferences on hand rehabilitation and splinting and has published a chapter on pediatric hand splinting in Hand and Upper Extremity Splinting: Principles and Methods (Elsevier). |
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| Assessment and Treatment of Shoulder Dysfunction with Overhead Activity |
Workshop Fee: $229
Contact Hours: 6
Designed for: PT/PTA/OT/COTA
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Workshop No.: F08-35
Date: Friday, December 5, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Location: Days Inn Mall of America, Bloomington, MN
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| This course is designed to familiarize participants with a working knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics of the upper quarter related to overhead activity. Assessment techniques will be presented related to impingement and rotator cuff injuries. Treatment techniques for the upper quadrant, including an evidence-based exercise program, will enhance the therapist's ability to address patients with shoulder dysfunction with overhead activity. |
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| At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: |
- Identify the related anatomy of the cervical, thoracic, and scapulo-humeral complexes including soft tissue and osseus structures
- Discuss the functional anatomy of the shoulder complex and biomechanics of shoulder elevation, including the role of the thoracic spine
- Assess the shoulder complex including: upper quarter screen, kinematics of the glenohumeral joint, scapulothoracic articulation, and the thoracic spine, strength, and special tests
- Apply mobilization and exercise principles for treatment in patients with dysfunction of the glenohumeral joint, scapulothoracic articulation, and the thoracic spine
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8:00 a.m. Registration - refreshments provided
8:45 Functional anatomy of the shoulder complex
9:15 Biomechanics of shoulder elevation
10:00 Break
10:15 Shoulder dysfunctions related to overhead activities
11:00 Assessment of the shoulder complex
11:45 Lunch - on your own
12:45 p.m. Assessment of the shoulder complex
1:15 Treatment techniques (including mobilization)
1:45 Break - refreshments provided
2:00 Treatment techniques, continued
3:30 Discussion/wrap up: Questions and Answers
3:45 Conclusion of Workshop
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Maurie Steinley, PT, DSc, SCS, is a 1989 graduate of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. He is a 1995 graduate of St. Cloud State University with a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and a 2003 graduate of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, UT with a Doctorate of Science in Sports Specialty Physical Therapy. Maurie received his board certification as a sports clinical specialist in 2006. He has spent the majority of his clinical practice in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine. Maurie was an assistant professor at the College of St. Scholastica Physical Therapy Department from 1996—2002. He is currently employed by Sister Kenny Sports and Physical Therapy Center at Abbott Northwestern’s Sartell Outpatient Center in Sartell, MN. |
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| Wellness Workshops |
Workshop Fee: $229
Contact Hours: 6
Designed for: PT/PTA/OTR/COTA/SLP/Any int. staff |
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Workshop No.: F08-40
Date: Friday, December 12, 2008
Time: 7:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Crowne Plaza North, Brooklyn Center, MN |
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Morning Session - "I Know Stressed: It's DESSERTS Spelled Backwards!" |
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| Stress is a normal part of our lives, and a certain amount of stress is even considered healthy. However, it becomes unhealthy when it is ongoing, affecting our relationsships and the way we feel about ourselves. It gets in the way of being productive or of being the kind of person we want to be. We often find ourselves surrounded by unhealthy stress. We will examine the symptoms, potential effects and managment techniques that will assist int he support of those dealing with unhealthy stress in their lives. We'll look at the importance of team building and a team approach to care in helping to minimize stress, as well as the importance of laughter in reducing stress. And we'll have fun doing it! |
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| At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: |
- Identify four symptoms of stress
- List three techniques that may assist in dealing with unhealthy stress
- Assist others in identifying"battery rechargers" in their life
- Map out a wheel of support
- Define the components of a team
- Discusses the four C's of effective team members
- Identify six components necessary to build strong team relationships
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Afternoon Session - A Time for Everything...A Time to be Born and a Time to Die |
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As health care providers and caregivers, we often forget that we cannot always make things better. The realities of chronic illness and death and loss leave us with feelings of discomfort and bewilderment. We often see ourselves as failures because we aren't successful in improving or maintaining a persons's abilities or well-being: This session will define and examine the realities of grief and loss. We will explore the importance of the work of grieving so that healing can begin. |
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| At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to: |
- Identify the stages of caregiver grief
- Identify the four tasks of grieving
- Define "compassion fatigue"
- Describe a healthy transition model of caregiver grief
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TBA |
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Cheryl Biel, RN, C, is certified in Gerontology and currently has her own consulting business. Biel has specialized in geriatric nursing since the start of her nursing career which began at Hennepin County Medical Center. Her focus turned from hospital to nursing home care in the early 1980's when she was first introduced to the realities and challenges of Alzheimer's disease. Biel's specialization in Alzheimer's disease began while working in Adult Day Services where she developed and implemented a dementia specific adult day program. She also developed a specialized care unit within a long-term care facility for persons with dementia. Cheryl also worked as an Educator at the Minnesota Lakes Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
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