#THIRDTHURSDAY: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Unraveling the Mystery to Treatment & Payment (June 2020)

Patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome hypermobile type (EDS-HT) often find it difficult to maintain function and manage pain. With the help of skilled physical therapy services, these individuals can lead active and more meaningful lives.

This session will provide participants with a general overview of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), a detailed summary of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome hypermobile type (hEDS) and help participants understand the new 2017 International Classification System for EDS. The course will also discuss clinical pearls and assessment options needed to care for these individuals.

Mary Beth Geiser, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT & Lesli Bell PT, DPT, CLT-LANA share their insights and expertise on "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Unraveling the Mystery to Treatment and Payment"

What to expect: 

Objectives: 
By the end of this lecture participants will be able to:

• Appreciate the variations in characteristics and clinical presentation of hEDS (Elhers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobile Type)
• Understand common complaints associated with hEDS
• Understand the new 2017 International classification system for EDS (clinical diagnosis)
• Discuss key assessment components needed for initial and follow-up physical therapy sessions
• Recognize both standard and “novel” interventions options for treating hEDS
• Appreciate challenges involved with billing, documentation and payment issues when treating clients with hEDS
• Discuss real-life case studies and interact with the speaker about successful outcomes that occurred.

About the Speakers

Mary Beth Geiser PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Dr. Geiser is a licensed physical therapist with 29 years of experience and presently works part-time for Advocate Aurora Healthcare (Mequon, Wisconsin) where she carries a referral-only caseload specializing in complex orthopaedic and sports related injuries, spinal rehabilitation, chronic pain. In addition to her clinical hours Mary Beth Geiser is an adjunct faculty member for DPT programs at Marquette University, Concordia University Wisconsin, Concordia University-St. Paul Minnesota, and is affiliate faculty at Regis University for the school's Residency and Fellowship programs. Dr. Geiser earned her BS in PT from Marquette University (1990), pursued her DPT degree from Concordia University Wisconsin (2008), and received her fellowship credentials through Regis University (2013). She is a board-certified specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy (1999 to present) and is fully certified in dry needling. Mary Beth is an invited member article reviewer and data extractor for the acute and sub-acute pain taskforce working on a new APTA clinical practice guideline. She is the acting treasurer for the Academic and Clinical Faculty Special Interest Group for AAOMPT, and previously served multiples years as WPTA's Reimbursement Chair (in a volunteer position). She founded SCORE Advantage LLC which provides consulting and educational services for clinicians and corporate companies and uses her clinical expertise to treat traditional and pro bono clients in the community.

Lesli R. Bell, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA Dr. Bell is licensed physical therapist in the state of Vermont. She received her BS in PT from California State University Fresno (1984) and completed her DPT through Regis University (2013). She opened her own orthopaedic private practice (Timberlane Physical Therapy) in 1988 in Burlington, Vermont and continues to actively treat individuals with EDS, lymphedema and breast cancer. Over the years, Dr. Bell has lectured internationally in 4 unique countries and lectured locally on topics related to complex patient management. Lesli uses an interdisciplinary model to treat her patients and is considered a mentor across a variety of clinical topics, including lymphedema, TMJ, spine, hypermobility, foot/ankle dysfunction, and breathing pathology. Lesli regularly contributes to the Oncology Rehabilitation Journal and participated in a research study regarding the Validation of Physical Function (Boston University). Lesli Bell previously held various elected positions in the Vermont Chapter of APTA and is presently an elected official for APTA's Lymphedema Special Interest Group and APTA's Academy of Oncology.

 

This program was originally recorded June 18, 2020.

You can even earn 2 FREE CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
2. Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
3. Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award.  If you are an IPTA member, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development.