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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
This course uses manual therapy (MT) and temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) as a lens to evidence-based decision making. We shall discuss the state of evidence in physical therapy and examine effective methods for article search, retrieval, and appraisal. We shall examine the quantity and quality of evidence for MT and TMD. Effect sizes will be examined in easy to interpret, jargon-free illustrations to appreciate how well MT works for TMD. Instructional methods include lecture, student participant, and question/answer. Handouts will be available.
Sheila Schindler-Ivens, PT, PhD shares her insight and expertise on "Manual Therapy for TMD – A Lens for Evidence Based Decision Making"
What to expect:
Objectives:
By the end of this lecture participants will be able to:
- Appreciate the growth of evidence in physical therapy
- Recognize challenges to “bench to bedside” knowledge translation
- Recognize the importance of MeSH terms in searching the PubMed database
- Recognize the importance of Boolean operators for creating effective searches
- Appreciate the importance of triage in article selection
- Distinguish among PubMed, PubMed Central, and the MeSH databases
- Appreciate the scope and quality of evidence examining MT and TMD.
- Appreciate effect sizes associated with MT and TMD.
- Have a framework and process for initiating literature searches on physical therapy interventions.
About the Speaker
Sheila Schindler-Ivens, PT, PhD Dr. Sheila Schindler-Ivens is a licensed physical therapist who earned her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Iowa and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.
Dr. Schindler-Ivens joined the faculty in the Dept. of Physical Therapy at Marquette University in 2005. She directs an independent research program examining leg movement in people with stroke, has been funded by the NIH and the American Heart Association, and has published over 20 peer reviewed articles. Her mechanistic work in stroke led to the development of a promising new rehabilitation intervention to restore movement of the stroke-affected limb and to improve interlimb coordination. With the help of Marquette’s Technology Commercialization program, Dr. Schindler-Ivens and her team sought intellectual property protection for their new intervention, and they have a US Patent.
Important to this course, Sheila has been teaching Evidence Based Decision-Making to physical therapy students at Marquette for 15 years, and she is the Vice President of the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research which is the only national nonprofit solely dedicated to funding physical therapy research. In her eagerness to help more clinicians use the research evidence to maximize patient outcomes, Sheila founded the Evidence Workshop, LLC, which creates rigorous and readily interpretable evidence summaries and offers educational opportunities for a deeper understanding of all expects of evidence-based practice. Sheila is a native Midwesterner and a 1989 graduate of Marquette’s PT program. She resides in Shorewood, WI with her husband and two sons.
This program was originally recorded May 21, 2020.
You can even earn 2 FREE CE:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
While the vast majority of healthcare providers are ethical and provide high-quality care, the few who abuse the system are placing patients’ health at risk and costing payers and consumers billions of dollars. Unfortunately, headline-grabbing fraud and abuse cases have brought the PT profession under scrutiny by the federal government and payers. The resulting number of complex regulations has increased the administrative burden on all physical therapists. This course fulfills the 3 hour Ethics requirement for license renewal by the State of Illinois.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Following completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand basic ethical and legal principles
- Understand the integrity terminology
- Understand the Illinois Practice Act, especially in relation to Direct Access environments and patient care
- Understand common fraud and abuse laws
- Understand APTA’s integrity in practice campaign and resources
- Use the RIPS model to analyze current ethical issues
CE CREDITS:
- 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 $65.
- 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.
- 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.
If you are NOT yet a member of a IPTA, upon completion of the quiz/evaluation please allow 7-10 business days for a CE certificate to be sent to you via the email address provided during registration.
Note to nonmembers: In free CE opportunities alone, your APTA/IPTA membership can pay for itself! Do the math – we welcome you to explore the various benefits of IPTA membership by clicking here. You too can be a part of your professional association, click here to join!
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
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Sarah Keller PT, DPT, NCS is an Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Clinical Education for the Physical Therapy program at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. She completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Saint Louis University and is a Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She is active in the Illinois Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Association. She lectures on ethical and legal matters in the DPT curriculum and to PTs and PTAs across the state. |
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Jay Lamble, PT, DPT, MS, NCS, OCS, MTC, Cert MDT, has worked as a PT for over thirty years in the Chicago area starting at Cook County Hospital. He has worked in a Neurosurgery Specialty hospital, Home Health, Community hospital and now works at Northshore University Health Systems. Jay graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BS in PT, achieved his MS in PT from Northwestern University in 1994 and received his tDPT from University of St. Augustine in 2004. Jay is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in both Orthopedics and Neurology from the ABPTS. He has been a Clinical Instructor and mentor to over 50 students and in addition to being an active member of the IPTA is an Instructor in the APTA's CCIP class. |
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Julie Rosen PT, MBA currently works as a Compliance Director for Sava Senior Care. She holds a BS in Physical Therapy from University of Wisconsin, a MBA from Loyola University – Chicago, a Certificate in Project Management from DePaul University. Ms. Rosen is also has a certification in Healthcare Compliance from Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA). Ms. Rosen is a member of the IPTA Ethics Committee. |
This program was originally recorded April 16, 2020.
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Leaders of IPTA's Geriatric Special Interest Group (GeriSIG) present this important program in promoting best practice care for the older adult population during the physical therapist assessment. This hour and a half presentation will delve into the important recent trends occurring in our clinical practice in physical therapy for the older adult. Older adults are living longer with an increasing number of comorbidities, making the population an ever increasingly complex one. As such, older adults face a set of special challenges that physical therapists are uniquely equipped, but often hesitant to manage. This presentation will cover several of these issues including generational disparities; assessment considerations; special topics such as depression, dementia, delirium, nutrition, and pain management; and the importance of interprofessional collaboration in managing the older adult population.
2020 GeriSIG leaders Jaime Fortier-Jones, PT, DPT; Sally Fisher, PT, DPT; and Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT tshare their insight and expertise on "Special Considerations for the Physical Therapist Assessment of the Older Adult. "
What to expect:
Objectives:
By the end of this lecture participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between normal age-related changes and abnormal changes that occur with aging with a special focus on generational and socioeconomic differences unique to older adults.
- Determine special considerations during physical therapy assessment required to meet the distinctive needs of the older adult population.
- Define “normal” cognition for the older adult patient and how alterations in cognition, including dementia and delirium, can affect therapy outcomes.
- Develop an understanding of the prevalence of depression, new research regarding nutrition, and potential pharmacological based complications in the older adult.
- Evaluate the role of the physical therapist on the interprofessional team when working with the older adult population.
About the Speakers
Jaime Fortier-Jones, PT, DPT Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) has over 15 years of experience in geriatric Physical Therapy and is currently working in home health setting in southern Illinois. She also serves as adjunct faculty for Saint Louis University in St Louis, Missouri as well as Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, Illinois. Jaime is an active member of the IPTA and currently serves as the Southern District’s representative to the APTA House of Delegates, PT representative to the IPTA’s Assembly and is Chair of the district’s nominating committee. She is a member of the APTA Geriatrics and served as the Illinois State Advocate from 2016 to 2019. Jaime is the current Chairperson for the IPTA GeriSIG executive committee.
Sally Fisher, PT, DPT Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) Certified Dementia Practitioner-National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (CDP) is a Physical Therapist working in the Continuing Care Retirement Community setting in the Bloomington area. With over 25 years experience working in multiple settings including home health, out-patient, in-patient rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities. Sally has pursued an interest in falls prevention, osteoporosis management and Geriatric health and wellness. Sally is a member of the APTA, and has served as a representative to the APTA House of Delegates, IPTA Assembly and Vice Chair of the North Central district. Sally is the current Vice Chair for the IPTA GeriSIG executive committee.
Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) is a home health physical therapist based in the Chicagoland area. She is an active member of APTA Geriatrics serving in several leadership roles such as the Eastern Regional Coordinator for the APTA Geriatrics State Advocate Program as well as Secretary for the Balance and Falls Special Interest Group. Dr. Moyer is also an experienced speaker, having presented at the national level for both APTA Combined Sections Meeting and National Student Conclave, at the local level at IPTA Revitalize, and in the online setting as instructor for the EIM online Geriatric Residency Program. Heidi is also an adjunct faculty member at Governors State University. She was named the Emerging Leader recipient for APTA Geriatrics in 2019 as well as received the President’s Award for Service for APTA Geriatrics. Heidi is the current Secretary for the IPTA GeriSIG.
This program was originally recorded March 19, 2020.
You can even earn 2 FREE CE:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
"While the disease course cannot be cured by rehabilitation, a growing body of evidence indicates that improvement in mobility, activities of daily living (ADL), quality of life, prevention of complications, reduction in health care utilization, and gains in safety and independence, may be realized by a carefully planned program of exercise, functional training, and activities that address the specific needs of the individual. Thus, rehabilitation is considered a necessary component of comprehensive, quality health care for people living with MS, at all stages of the disease.” ( Quote from the MS Foundation).
This program will provide an overview of MS, its diagnosis, prevalence, and medical management. It will then continue to provide a synopsis of evidence based physical therapy management of MS, and discuss different technologies that help with improving efficacy of treatment and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Sakina Valika PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS shares her insight and expertise on "Consolidating Modern Research Findings and Technologies Into Physical Therapy Interventions for Multiple Sclerosis. "
What to expect:
Objectives:
By the end of this lecture participants will be able to:
- Provide an introduction to MS, it’s diagnosis, and it’s prevalence.
- Discuss the types of MS, EDSS scores, and prognosis.
- Discuss common symptoms of MS, and common comorbidities of individuals
with MS. - Describe evaluation process associated with patient with MS.
- Review common outcome measures in working with individuals with MS,
and how to apply them throughout the various stages of MS - Discuss the current research on exercising in the MS population.
- Discuss technological advances in rehabilitation of MS, and it’s application in physical therapy.
About the Speaker
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Sakina Valika PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS is a licensed physical therapist, board-certified Neuro Clinical Specialist, and a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist. She has a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University, and her postgraduate training includes a clinical doctorate in physical therapy with a focus on neuro-rehabilitation obtained in 2007 from Rosalind Franklin University. She holds advanced certifications in robotic and manual assisted locomotor training, functional electrical stimulation, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, whole body vibration, and aquatic rehabilitation. She sub-specializes in treating individuals with Multiple Sclerosis and traumatic and non-traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries with a focus on activity based therapies to maximize neuroplasticity and neuromuscular recovery. |
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She is a certified Clinical Instructor Affiliate (CCCE/CI) through the American Physical Therapy Association. She was an educator for the Wayne State University Physical Therapy doctoral program in Detroit, Michigan, as well as other universities that have Physical Therapy assistant programs in Illinois. Sakina’s clinical expertise lies in using a combination of novel approaches to maximize neuromuscular recovery in individuals suffering from paralysis due to various neurological conditions. She believes that regular exercise combined with intensive physical therapy can improve function and quality of life, and slow disease progression. She has presented seminars and CEU courses in Activity Based Rehabilitation, because of her unique expertise in this area. She draws upon current research to incorporate scientifically validated methods into her daily practice. She is the co-founder of TryAbility Neuro-Rehab in Downers Grove, IL, where she enjoys treating individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, stroke, Inflammatory Neuropathies, and Neuromuscular Scoliosis. |
This program was originally recorded February 20, 2020.
You can even earn 2 FREE CE:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
The APTA code of Ethics Principle #8 states that physical therapists shall participate in efforts to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally. (Core Value: Social Responsibility). Principle 8A goes on to say physical therapists shall provide pro bono physical therapist services or support organizations that meet the health needs of people who are economically disadvantaged, uninsured, and underinsured.
The purpose of this #THIRDTHURSDAY lecture is to assist PTs and PTAs in understanding these responsibilities and learn how to become involved in local pro bono efforts. The presentation will define pro bono services and APTA’s considerations for pro bono physical therapy practice. The presentation will also explore current research on pro bono and the concept of servant leadership. Lastly, the presenters will discuss the efforts of the IPTF Pro Bono Committee in organizing PT Access, a comprehensive program to facilitate interested PTs and PTAs in treating uninsured clients who lack the financial resources to access physical therapy care.
What to expect:
Objectives:
By the end of this lecture participants will be able to:
- Define the need for pro bono services
- Understand the ethical reasons for supporting pro bono services
- Define APTA considerations for pro bono services
- Discuss pro bono research
- Delineate the role of the IPFT Pro Bono Committee
- Identify the resources available to provide pro bono services in Illinois
About the Speaker
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Phyllis DiMonte Levine, PT, DPT graduated in 1970 with a BS in PT from St. Louis University and in 2005 with a tDPT from Rosalind Franklin University. Her 47 year clinical career ended as a practicing therapist in 2017 when she sold her private practice, Functional Therapy and Rehabilitation, PC. At that time her attention shifted to pro bono work. This gave the impetus to working with the IPTA to increase opportunities to treat the underserved within Illinois through PTAccess. She chairs the Pro Bono Committee for IPTA which exists within the Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation (IPTF). She has recently joined the board of the IPTF. Phyllis is married to Harold Dahlstrand, has three grown children and two step-children. Together she and Harold have 7 grandchildren. She is very active in her Church to further serve the underserved. |
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Teri Elliott-Burke PT, DPT, MHS, WCS, PRPC, BCB-PMD, Clinical Associate Professor and Academic Clinic Coordinator at Midwestern University, received her undergraduate degree from North Central College, an entry-level physical therapy degree from Northwestern University, a Master of Health Science degree from the University of Indianapolis, and a transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica. Dr. Elliott-Burke has more than 40 years of patient care and managerial experience in outpatient physical therapy. Her teaching responsibilities include administration, management, and men’s and women’s health. She holds certifications by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists in Women’s Health, by the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute as a Pelvic Rehabilitation Provider, and by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, and the Postpartum Support International. Her research interest is in lumbo-pelvic girdle complex disorders and associated pelvic floor dysfunction. She also is a faculty member of the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. |
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Ashley Kanelos PT, DPT is currently working as a Physical Therapist at the Athletico location in Elmhurst. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago where she graduated in 2015. Ashley is currently a member of the Charitable Giving Committee through Athletico, as well as on the Pro Bono Committee through the IPTF. |
This program was originally recorded January 16, 2020.
You can even earn 2 FREE CE:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Tuesday Oct 22, 2019
Pain, fatigue and weakness are common symptoms in both cancer patients and cancer survivors, uniquely positioning physical therapists to provide treatments that improve oncology outcomes. Current evidence strongly suggests cancer rehabilitation may improve quality of life, length of life and impact overall survival.
Therapeutic exercise and manual therapy can decrease the physiological, musculoskeletal and functional loss during treatment for cancer and fast track the road to health in survivorship. This lecture will cover the indications, contraindications and clinical decision making around using therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and modalities in patients with cancer or a history of cancer.
What to expect:
Objectives:
By the end of this lecture participants will be able to:
- State 2 contraindications for therapeutic ultrasound in a person with a history of cancer.
- List 2 components of the decision making of doing joint manipulation to the spine in a person with a history of cancer.
- List 2 indications for soft tissue manipulation in a patient post cancer surgery.
- List 2 contraindications for soft tissue manipulation in a patient post radiation therapy.
- List 2 indications for therapeutic exercise in persons in active cancer treatment
- List 2 components of a therapeutic exercise program to combat fatigue.
About the Speaker
Leslie J. Waltke, PT, DPT s a physical therapist with a clinical mastery in cancer rehabilitation and Founder of the Waltke Cancer Rehabilitation Academy, a provider of world class cancer rehabilitation continuing education. Since earning her degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin in 1988, Dr. Waltke has dedicated most of her career solely to treating the cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, integumentary and functional needs of persons during and after treatment for cancer. Over the past decades Dr. Waltke has cared for thousands of people with cancer and has a following of beloved patients. She is respected nationally and internationally as an oncology physical therapist, cancer rehabilitation key opinion leader, author, educator and consultant.
Since 2005 Dr. Waltke has been the Cancer Rehabilitation Coordinator for Aurora Health Care, one of the United States’ largest cancer programs and proud holder of the rare Commission on Cancer “Outstanding Achievement Award.” Her role, in addition to treating patients with cancer, includes cancer rehabilitation program development, education and training, and best practice and clinical standards development. Cancer rehabilitation programs are now available at each of Aurora Health Care’s 14 hospitals and at 27 outpatient Aurora Rehabilitation Centers throughout Wisconsin. The Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers have consistently described her cancer rehabilitation programs as “excellent” “amazing” and “outstanding.”
A gifted and impassioned speaker, Dr. Waltke teaches and lectures throughout the world to rehab professionals, universities, medical and oncology providers, cancer organizations as well as cancer patients and survivors. She recently spoke at the 2014 China Cancer Congress and the 2015 and 2017 World Cancer Congresses.
Dr. Waltke is the founder of the YouTube channel “The Recovery Room,” a platform of short positive, medically accurate educational videos for cancer patients and survivors. She too runs a video series for healthcare providers interested in cancer Rehab titled “Dr. Waltke’s Tip Jar.”
Dr. Waltke is a former Board Member of the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor, on the Specialization Academy of Content Experts and a is a founding and current board member of ABCD, Inc After Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Recent honors include the “2014 Article of the Year Award” from the Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews, the 2015 Academic Excellence and Leadership Award from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, and the 2015 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education Recognition scholarship.
This program was originally recorded October 17, 2019.
You can even earn 2 FREE CE:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Using data from the past 5 years, this presentation will update participants on best practices for the prevention of falls in community-dwelling older adults. Specifically, participants will learn which screening questions and tools and which examination tests and measures have the greatest chance at changing the degree of clinical certainty that a future fall is likely. Participants will also learn which physical therapy interventions are best for reducing fall risk and fall rate. Where the data on interventions allows, an older adult’s functional status will be considered.
What to expect:
Objectives:
- Describe which screening questions and procedures best improve clinical certainty that a future fall is likely.
- Describe which examination test and measures best improve clinical certainty that a future fall is likely.
- Discuss the extent to which common interventions such as multi-factorial interventions, multi-modal exercise, balance training, resistance training, Tai Chi, environmental modifications, and education reduce fall risk or fall rate.
About the Speaker
Timothy Hanke, PT, PhD Professor, College of Health Sciences, Physical Therapy Program, Midwestern University, received his BS in physical therapy from Marquette University and MS from Northwestern University. His PhD in kinesiology is from the University of Connecticut where he was a Graduate Research Fellow in Gerontology at the Center on Aging and Human Development. His clinical experience is in geriatric and neurological physical therapy. Dr. Hanke has published on topics related to balance, falls, and mobility in older adults and in persons with stroke. He is a member of the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, and Section on Research of the APTA. He serves on the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Clinical Practice Guideline/ Evidence-based Documents Committee where he has been involved in clinical practice guideline development on the topic of falls in community-dwelling older adults.
This program was originally recorded September 19, 2019.
You can even earn 2 FREE CE:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
This program will introduce the physical therapy professional and students on LGBTQIA culture and identities with the intention of creating more inclusive health care practices.
What to expect:
Objectives:
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To raise awareness and discuss bias, stereotypes, homophobia, transphobia, and assumptions that can impact personal and professional roles.
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To define commonly used language and terms in order to understand a group of people in hopes of building affirming practice habits.
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To examine the special needs of the youth and elderly LGBTIA populations in order to provide affirming services
About the Speaker
Lauren Parsons, PT, DPT, CLT is a physical therapist with 10 years of experience. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Lauren Parsons graduated from Mississippi State University then went on to receipt her doctorate at University of Tennessee. Lauren is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and has a professional background and interest in endurance. She is a Orthopedic Pediatric Physical Therapist with training in Video Gait Analysis and is Graston Certified. Lauren currently lives in Andersonville on the north side of Chicago.
This program was originally recorded June 20, 2019.
You can even earn 2 FREE CE:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
This program will introduce the PT and PTA to basic concepts of nutrition that can be used clinically to comprehend the importance of nutrition and to educate patients about foods that can improve their health and wellness and decrease their risk of chronic disease. As PTs and PTAs we should understand the functional application of nutritional information when treating patients with chronic conditions such as obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and type II diabetes. Being able to educate patients on what types of foods should be consumed in greater quantities and what types of food should be consumed in lesser quantities can assist them in improving their overall health and wellness.
What to expect:
Objectives: :
- Review Assembly Motion – SRA 0406/6-19
- Review APTA position related to nutrition
- Discuss why we eat and the influences of eating
- Define and compare the basic nutrients
- Describe and identify macronutrients
- Explain basic dietary guidelines
- Discuss appropriate quantities of foods and nutrients that should be consumed.
- Describe and analyze different servings of food
- Identify dietary and lifestyle educational interventions for patients with obesity and type II diabetes
- Understand when to refer patients out to registered dietitian (RD) or primary care physician
About the Speaker
Jeffrey A. Damaschke PT, DPT, PhD, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist: Dr. Damaschke received his BS in Physical Therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch; completed his MS in Physical Therapy with an emphasis in orthopedics in 2003 and his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2004 both from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. In 2016, he completed his Doctor of Philosophy from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a degree in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service in Higher Education. His dissertation focused on the assessment and acquisition of knowledge related to prevention, health promotion and wellness in the health professions. Dr. Damaschke’s clinical practice has been performing primary musculoskeletal care and prevention, health promotion and wellness within the United States Navy for 20 years. He has presented at the Association of Schools of Allied Health Sciences national meeting; Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) conferences, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) national meetings, and APTA Combined Sections. In addition, he has given a variety of invited presentations in the community and continuing education programs in the areas of musculoskeletal kinesiology and functional anatomy, health promotion and wellness, primary musculoskeletal care, diagnostic imaging for rehabilitation specialists, and differential diagnosis. Dr. Damaschke is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He has served on the APTA Awards Committee, was the Vice-President of the IPTA, an Illinois delegate to the APTA House of Delegate and on the IPTA Prevention, Health Promotion and Wellness Task Force and Committee. He is currently an active member of the APTA and IPTA and serves as the IPTA Secretary on the Board of Directors.
At the University, Dr. Damaschke serves as the Vice Dean in the College of Health Professions, is acting Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy, is an active faculty member teaching in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the areas of prevention, health promotion and wellness; orthopedics; kinesiology; anatomy, anatomic imaging; and physiology. He developed and implemented RFUMS’s inaugural health promotion and wellness initiative-Healthy U and co-chairs the Healthy U Wellness Council.
This program was originally recorded on May 16, 2019
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