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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Elizabeth Foss OTR/L, FAS

The Evaluation and Treatment of Upper Limb Ataxia

The Evaluation and Treatment of Upper Limb Ataxia

3 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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This course is intended for all healthcare professionals who treat individuals with cerebellar ataxia. The aim of this course is to bridge the clinical gap between evidence-based research and the clinical application in the treatment of Upper Limb Ataxia.  This course will assist the learner in identifying the unique clinical presentations between the main types and causes of ataxia, discuss common clinical characteristics of Ataxia as well as develop an underlying understanding of the pathophysiology deriving these atypical manifestations.  The primary concentration will be on the upper limb ataxia with a comprehensive approach to the identification of common movement disorders, execution of positional screening, finger testing, pen and paper tasks followed by a training in the implementation of coordinative, oculomotor, postural, Frenkel and proprioceptive loading exercises. A supporting compensatory based approach will include the use of adapted equipment and activity adaptations. The learner will receive both a skilled treatment and documentation terminology inventory for in-clinic application.

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This course is intended for all healthcare professionals who treat individuals with cerebellar ataxia. The aim of this course is to bridge the clinical gap between evidence-based research and the clinical application in the treatment of Upper Limb Ataxia.  This course will assist the learner in identifying the unique clinical presentations between the main types and causes of ataxia, discuss common clinical characteristics of Ataxia as well as develop an underlying understanding of the pathophysiology...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended for all healthcare professionals who treat individuals with cerebellar ataxia. The aim of this course is to bridge the clinical gap between evidence-based research and the clinical application in the treatment of Upper Limb Ataxia.  This course will assist the learner in identifying the unique clinical presentations between the main types and causes of ataxia, discuss common clinical characteristics of Ataxia as well as develop an underlying understanding of the pathophysiology deriving these atypical manifestations.  The primary concentration will be on the upper limb ataxia with a comprehensive approach to the identification of common movement disorders, execution of positional screening, finger testing, pen and paper tasks followed by a training in the implementation of coordinative, oculomotor, postural, Frenkel and proprioceptive loading exercises. A supporting compensatory based approach will include the use of adapted equipment and activity adaptations. The learner will receive both a skilled treatment and documentation terminology inventory for in-clinic application.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Classify the main types and causes of ataxia.     
  • Analyze cerebellar ataxic movement patterns and their distinguishing atypical clinical characteristics. 
  • Differentiate positional screening methods and identify appropriate standardized tests for the evaluation and diagnosis of upper limb ataxia.  
  • Distinguish evidence-based coordinative, core, and postural exercises to improve occupational and functional performance in patients with upper limb ataxia.    
  • Analyze compensatory based interventions to offset functional and occupational barriers in upper limb ataxia.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended for all healthcare professionals who treat individuals with cerebellar ataxia. The aim of this course is to bridge the clinical gap between evidence-based research and the clinical application in the treatment of Upper Limb Ataxia.  This course will assist the learner in identifying the unique clinical presentations between the main types and causes of ataxia, discuss common clinical characteristics of Ataxia as well as develop an underlying understanding of the pathophysiology deriving these atypical manifestations.  The primary concentration will be on the upper limb ataxia with a comprehensive approach to the identification of common movement disorders, execution of positional screening, finger testing, pen and paper tasks followed by a training in the implementation of coordinative, oculomotor, postural, Frenkel and proprioceptive loading exercises. A supporting compensatory based approach will include the use of adapted equipment and activity adaptations. The learner will receive both a skilled treatment and documentation terminology inventory for in-clinic application.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Classify the main types and causes of ataxia.     
  • Analyze cerebellar ataxic movement patterns and their distinguishing atypical clinical characteristics. 
  • Differentiate positional screening methods and identify appropriate standardized tests for the evaluation and diagnosis of upper limb ataxia.  
  • Distinguish evidence-based coordinative, core, and postural exercises to improve occupational and functional performance in patients with upper limb ataxia.    
  • Analyze compensatory based interventions to offset functional and occupational barriers in upper limb ataxia.

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" courses are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Athletic Trainers. 

Instructional Level: Intermediate.

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved. 

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 9872. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.3 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Elizabeth Foss OTR/L, FAS  is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" courses are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Athletic Trainers. 

Instructional Level: Intermediate.

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved. 

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 9872. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.3 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Elizabeth Foss OTR/L, FAS  is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.