Webinar
Instructional Level: Intermediate

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

Hour 1

  • Define spasticity
  • Spasticity Pattern in Stroke Patients

Hour 2

  • Research supporting TENS for spasticity
  • Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis
  • Describe weakness in neurological disorders

Hour 3

  • Describe how NMES works
  • List NMES parameters
  • Outline use of NMES in stroke patients
  • Describe NMES for quad and for UE strengthening

Hour 4

  • Describe pain in neurologic disorders
  • Describe use of TENS for pain with neurological conditions
  • Describe use of physical agents for joint contractures

Author

Lorie Schleck, PT

The Use of Physical Agents in Treating Neurological Disorders: An Evidenced Based Approach - Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 4:00pm-8:00pm ET

The Use of Physical Agents in Treating Neurological Disorders: An Evidenced Based Approach - Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 4:00pm-8:00pm ET

4 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

There is strong evidence to support the use of physical agent modalities during physical and occupational therapy for patients with neurological disorders. This course will look at four conditions that are common with neurological disorders: spasticity, weakness, pain, and contractures. After summarizing the evidence to support their use, we will outline the use of TENS to minimize spasticity, NMES to address weakness, TENS for central neuropathic pain, and deep and superficial heat in treating contractures. Specific protocols are offered and demonstrations of each protocol is included. As an adjunct to other aspects of rehabilitation, physical agent modalities can add variety to and increase the effectiveness of your plan of care for patients with stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease.

 

Full Course Description
There is strong evidence to support the use of physical agent modalities during physical and occupational therapy for patients with neurological disorders. This course will look at four conditions that are common with neurological disorders: spasticity, weakness, pain, and contractures. After summarizing the evidence to support their use, we will outline the use of TENS to minimize spasticity, NMES to address weakness, TENS for central neuropathic pain, and deep and superficial heat in treating contractures....

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional using physical agent modalities effectively for neurological patients, based on recent evidence to support their use.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify spasticity pattern for UE and LE in stroke patients
  • Outline evidence supporting use of TENS for spasticity
  • List TENS parameters for treating spasticity
  • Identify weakness in neurological disorders
  • List evidence supporting use of NMES to treat weakness in neurological disorders
  • Identify parameters for NMES use
  • Identify the uses of NMES in stroke patients
  • List use of TENS for neurological disorders
  • List use of physical agents for joint contractures

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional using physical agent modalities effectively for neurological patients, based on recent evidence to support their use.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify spasticity pattern for UE and LE in stroke patients
  • Outline evidence supporting use of TENS for spasticity
  • List TENS parameters for treating spasticity
  • Identify weakness in neurological disorders
  • List evidence supporting use of NMES to treat weakness in neurological disorders
  • Identify parameters for NMES use
  • Identify the uses of NMES in stroke patients
  • List use of TENS for neurological disorders
  • List use of physical agents for joint contractures

 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 4 Hours
Physical Therapy: 4 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.4 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

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:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 4 Hours
Physical Therapy: 4 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.4 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

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.