Neurology CEU Courses for PTs

This course provides the home care physical therapist with the factors influencing the selection of fall and balance assessment measures in the home care setting. The goal of the course is to aid in the improvement of patient management throughout the continuum of care.

This presentation explores innovative ways to transform common assessment tools into structured and progressive treatment programs for physical and occupational therapy providers. Attendees learn how to utilize various standardized tests to design effective and individualized exercise programs, enhancing patient outcomes. The session covers practical applications of these tools, focusing on integrating assessment results into treatment planning and execution.

Given the role of physical therapists as the providers of choice for many conditions that can mimic Lyme disease, this session helps practitioners rule out Lyme as the most likely source of symptoms, guiding clinical decision-making. Treatment of acute and post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome is discussed based on the most recent evidence.

Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is gaining in popularity worldwide. It has good evidence in many pathological conditions and also for sporting populations. In this one-hour course, you will learn the basics and understand the nuances of IMT.

Patients who spend a lot of time in their homes can now be challenged with table-based exercises and activities that are as challenging as those in the gym. PT and OT providers will learn 20+ novel ways to use the kitchen table as a progressive resistive exercise tool.

This course introduces the PT to various assistive technologies (AT) available to improve the Quality of Life (QoL) for home-dwelling individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PwP). Assistive technology includes Voiced-Assisted Technology (VAT), Smartphone apps, and wearable sensors.

Review of the impact of the caregiver role on quality of life measures for both the caregiver and patient. Examine the impact of improved caregiver support and education on patient care and outcomes, including rehospitalization rates and wider monetary implications for healthcare organizations. Discover resources that can help to identify caregivers who may have an increased need for education or support. Discuss several ways therapists can incorporate caregiver support in a comprehensive model of care, and we will wrap the session with an open discussion of practical and ethical considerations for physical therapists.

Pelvic hike as a result of an upper or lower motor lesion can result in atypical gait patterns with compensatory strategies, causing an increase in energy expenditure and the secondary impairment of pain. The purpose of this course is to provide solutions that will address pelvic hike in individuals with neurologic impairment that are within the scope of practice for physical therapist assistants.

This course aims to review the causes of foot drop and offer solutions to address foot drop when an AFO is unavailable or how to modify one to improve gait function. The emphasis will address pre-swing and swing phase interventions within the scope of practice for physical therapist assistants.

This course will focus explores the implementation and development of restorative nursing programming in long term care with special focus on impacting quality measures. We will discuss overcoming common barriers, as well as techniques to continue to refine and develop programming to impact patient outcomes.