#THIRDTHURSDAY: Neurologic Foundations: Trauma and Anxiety (January 2021)

This session will explore manual therapies for trauma reduction and anxiety management. The Instructor demonstrates each treatment technique with before and after assessment for postural improvement, pain and spasm reduction.

This course is ideal for both clinic and telehealth instruction by physical therapists and assistants. Caregivers can use these techniques for all populations as it is gentle enough for infants through geriatric populations.

Suzanne Joseph, PT, DPT shares her insight and expertise on "Neurologic Foundations: Trauma and Anxiety."

What to expect: 

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

• Receive instruction in neuroanatomy as rationale for techniques
• Learn postural and manual evaluation to assess impact of treatment techniques
• Receive written and pictured demonstration of manual techniques for trauma and anxiety
• Receive manual treatment protocols to enhance efficacy and address time constraints of patient management

About the Speaker

Dr. Suzanne Joseph, PT, DPT  has spent over 45 years as a physical therapist pioneering the profession toward manual diagnostics and treatment. She was the first Integrative Manual Therapist in the Midwest United States. Her education includes a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, certifications in Integrative Manual Therapy, Women’s Health, Manual Therapy and Autism.

She has taught nationally and internationally for Northeast Seminars, Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy and Munich Seminars.

Suzanne was a Master Instructor for the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. She educated Coast Guard personnel in techniques used in Search and Rescue missions.

Her private practice, Hands on Health, is a multi-disciplinary manual physical therapy practice for children and adults serving Chicagoland. She emphasizes employment of special needs population within her practice. With commitment to community service, Ms. Joseph volunteers her time to teach seniors Fall Prevention. She provides special-needs parents with calming manual therapies for each family member.

This program was originally recorded January 21, 2021.

You can even earn 2 Hours of CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - 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/ CE Subscriber, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development. If you are not yet a member, an CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days.