Align, Activate, Re-educate: Achieving Functional Outcomes with the Adult Neuro Patient using the  NDT Approach

Monica Diamond, MS, PT
Ashwaubenon Campus - March 12-13, 2011.

Course Description
(Course is open to PT, PTA, OT, Speech Therapists.)Through lectures, labs, and patient examples and demonstrations, participants will have an opportunity to develop their understanding and skill in treating the functional limitations of patients with neuromotor system impairments, across the continuum of care, using NDT framework. Labs will provide an opportunity for assessment and practice of strategies for improving patient performance of functional activities and ADLs. Problem solving for individual patient needs will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced.

Course Objectives

• Explore problems in performance of functional activities and ADLs, and investigate potential causal factors.
• Understand how the knowledge of normal movement and the understanding of the patient’s movement problems direct development of an individualized treatment plan.
• Learn and practice treatment strategies to facilitate improved function during various ADL and functional activities, and discuss other relevant interventions and adjuncts
• Address current practice issues including:
  • Achievement of optimal results of therapy
  • Development of interventions that address function quickly and effectively
  • Documentation of critical elements of progress
  • Use of evidence to support decisions

Course Price$ 395 ** SPECIAL PRICE: $350 if registration received by February 4, 2011.