This course consists of three courses, #3151, #3170, and #3172. Part 1 lays the groundwork for later courses which address physical therapy management. Part 2 reviews the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis, the evaluation process and will address physical therapy management. In part 3 the presenter will cover evaluation and intervention strategies for those with mild, moderate and severe disability as well as pediatric and older adult patients with MS.
Course created on July 31, 2018
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/6.0; AL/6.0; AR/6.0; AZ/6.0; CO/6.0; CT/6.0; DE/6.0; FL/6.0; GA/6.0; HI/6.0; IA/6.0; IACET/0.6; ID/6.0; IL/6.0; IN/6.0; KS/6.0; MA/6.0; ME/6.0; MI/6.0; MO/6.0; MS/6.0; MT/6.0; NC/6.0; ND/6.0; NE/6.0; NH/6.0; OK/6.0; OR/6.0; PA/6.0; RI/6.0; SC/6.0; SD/6.0; TN/6.0; TX/6.0; UT/6.0; VA/6.0; VT/6.0; WA/6.0; WI/6.0; WY/6.0
Learning Outcomes
- The participant will be able to describe the pathophysiology and epidemiology of MS.
- The participant will be able to list at least three ways a medical diagnosis of MS is made.
- The participant will be able to list at least three impairments and and at least three functional limitations of MS.
- The participant will be able to list at least three appropriate tools for evaluating gait and balance limitations in persons with MS.
- The participant will be able to identify specific balance limitations in persons with MS.
- The participant will be able to outline an evaluation and treatment plan for a patient with mild disability due to MS.
- The participant will be able to outline an evaluation and treatment plan for a patient with severe disability due to MS.
Agenda
0-120 Minutes | Review of learner outcomes: Epidemiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of MS |
120-240 Minutes | Multiple Sclerosis clinical evaluation and intervention |
240-360 Minutes | Mild, moderate and severe disabilities related to MS. |
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Herb Karpatkin
PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS
Herb Karpatkin received his Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University and a Doctorate in Neurology from Rocky Mountain University. He is a board-certified neurologic clinical specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association and a certified Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Specialist through the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. He has held clinical posts at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, the International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice, and academic posts in the physical therapy departments of Touro College and Hunter College. He is the recipient of the 2015 American Physical Therapy Association Award for Excellence in Neurologic Education. He has presented nationally on physical therapy and multiple sclerosis and has published articles on Multiple Sclerosis in the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, International Journal of Multiple Sclerosis and Multiple Sclerosis International. His primary areas of research are aimed at understanding and developing interventions that result in improved mobility for persons with MS. He is currently a tenured associate professor of physical therapy at Hunter College, teaching courses in neurologic evaluation and intervention, psychosocial aspects of health care, and research design, as well as mentoring DPT students through the research process
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