Episodes

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. |
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
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.

Thursday Apr 18, 2019
#THIRDTHURSDAY: Physical Therapy & The Postpartum Woman (March 2019)
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
This 90-minute seminar will introduce several concepts regarding the postpartum physical therapy patient. The instructors will introduce relevant history questions and possible red flags during the evaluation. Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex conditions related to this population will be reviewed, including common assessment and treatment techniques. This will include SIJ dysfunction, diastasis recti, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Cesarean scar management will be discussed, as well as common peripheral nerve injuries following pregnancy and delivery. The goal of this short presentation is to provide therapists with clinically relevant information useful in treating the postpartum client.
What to expect:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Identify history questions and red flags associated with postpartum women
- Describe common musculoskeletal issues for postpartum women and associated evaluation and/or treatment considerations.
- Understand the role of Cesarean Section scar management in the postpartum woman
- Implement a screen for pelvic floor muscle dysfunction in postpartum women
About the Speakers
Teri Elliott-Burke, PT, MHS, WCS, PRPC, BCB-PMD Assistant Professor and Academic Clinic Coordinator at Midwestern University (MWU), 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 is certified 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 Section on Women’s Health, and the International Pelvic Pain Society. Her research interest is in lumbo-pelvic girdle complex disorders and associated pelvic floor dysfunction.
Thomas Dillon, PT, DPT, OCS Clinic Instructor at Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic, received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Midwestern University. He has 9 years of experience in the out-patient orthopedic/sports medicine setting. He has worked closely with several orthopedic surgeons developing pre- and post-operative care programs to improve surgical outcomes. Currently he focuses on student clinical education, clinical research involving the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex, and treating the community. Dr. Dillon is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the APTA Orthopedic Section.
This program originally aired March 21, 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.

Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Every year, 69 million Americans are impacted by dizziness. The 2nd most common cause of vertigo is vestibular hypofunction, comprising approximately 15% of reported cases. Patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction commonly report dizziness, visual blurring with head movement, and/or imbalance. Physical Therapy is a known evidenced-based treatment option for patients suffering from peripheral vestibular dysfunction.
What to expect:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the clinical presentation for unilateral and bilateral vestibular hypofunction.
- Describe current evidence regarding clinical examination for vestibular hypofunction.
- Describe current evidence regarding treatment decisions and program design.
- Apply vestibular rehabilitation strategies for optimal recovery for patients with Unilateral & Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction.
About the Speakers
Mickey Shah, PT, D.Sc. OCS, FAAOMPT, Cert.MDT, CSCS, Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist has extensive experience as an orthopedic and vestibular clinician. He is the current president and head teaching faculty at EvidenceCEU, a Midwest continuing education company. Additionally, Dr. Shah owns and operates two private PT clinics in the South Suburbs. During his free time, he serves on the board of directors and manages Next Steps of O’Connor Foundation, a non-for-profit facility for patients with Neurological Disorders.
Steven Tijerina, PT, DPT, Cert. VRT, Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist currently serves as the course liaison and lab instructor for EvidenceCEU. Dr. Tijerina regularly hosts vestibular study groups in the south suburbs, aimed at assisting clinicians and students to discuss and practice vestibular rehabilitation in a collaborative group context. Additionally, Dr. Tijerina serves a private practice PT at Goodlife Physical Therapy.
This program originally aired November 15, 2018.
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 Apr 17, 2019
#THIRDTHURSDAY: "Tech Neck" (February 2019)
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
This course describes the age of technology and its impact on the neurologic and orthopedic human system. Attendees will learn detailed techniques to neuro modulate the jaws, neck, arms, and thorax to decrease pain, improve mobility of the jaws, neck, thorax, shoulder girdles, and entire arm.
What to expect:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Receive data on societal impact of the “Age of Technology” .
- Understand postural dysfunctions related to typical positioning of people while working with technology.
- Understand the orthopedic, neurologic, visual processing, cognitive and neuro-psych consequences of technology posturing.
- Practice and feel the influence on the body of specific, pictured techniques for structural dysfunction and pain related to technology use.
- Receive written and pictured techniques that can be used for patient home exercises.
About the Speaker
Dr. Suzanne Joseph, PT, DPT has spent over 40 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 the Coast Guard personnel in techniques used in Search and Rescue missions. She volunteers her time to teach seniors Fall Prevention and special-needs parents’ manual therapies for health and wellness.
This program originally aired February 21, 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.

Thursday Feb 21, 2019
#THIRDTHURSDAY: Neurologic Foundations for Posture and Function (January 2019)
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Our nervous system creates “hard-wired” programs for efficient and effective movement patterns and cognitive development. This INTERACTIVE course will demonstrate to the therapist signs of poor reflex integration as a contributor to pain, poor balance and difficulties learning. This course can improve function in all ages and patient populations.
Dr. Suzanne Joseph, PT, DPT to share her knowledge and expertise on "Neurologic Foundations for Posture and Function.
What to expect:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Understand our reflex system as a lifelong foundational partner for pain-free living, balance, cognitive development and longevity.
- Perform before and after treatment assessment techniques for 5 key reflexes.
- Learn 5 reflexes that increase spinal flexibility, improve grounding, impact attention, concentration, cognitive development.
About the Speaker
Dr. Suzanne Joseph, PT, DPT has spent over 40 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 the Coast Guard personnel in techniques used in Search and Rescue missions. She volunteers her time to teach seniors Fall Prevention and special-needs parents’ manual therapies for health and wellness.
This program originally aired January 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.