NDT Advanced Handling and Problem Solving Course - Focus on the Upper Extremity

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This advanced course will be 3 days in length and will provide participants with the opportunity to further develop problem solving and clinical decision-making skills as well as handling strategies for the remediation of functional activities in individuals with neuromuscular disorders.  This course will focus on exploring individual patient goal(s), identifying functional activity limitations and impairments that impact performance of the goal(s).  A variety of handling skills will be practiced to assist the individual in meeting his/her goal(s).  This course will include lecture, handling and movement labs, problem solving and patient demonstrations by the instructor(s).  Demonstrations will be interactive to provide opportunities for discussion regarding impairments, and treatment strategies that impact the individual’s function. There will be an opportunity to also explore other tasks, environments and handling strategies to provide a repertoire of treatment options the participant can use in their own clinical practice. This course provides an alternative mechanism of advanced learning for therapists who have completed a NDTA Contemporary Practice Model Certificate Course in the Management of Adults with Stroke and Brain Injury or a NDTA Contemporary Practice Model Certificate Course in the Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy or Other Neuromuscular Disorders. This course does not include hands-on evaluation/treatment of patients by participants.

PRESENTER CREDENTIALS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Karen Guha, PT, C/NDT is a registered physical therapist who graduated from the University of Toronto in 1996 with a BSc PT. Karen worked in the United States for 3 ½ years treating individuals with neurological diagnoses in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. She returned to Canada in 2000 and began working at Grand River Hospital (GRH), Kitchener, Ontario. Karen worked on the acute stroke unit, inpatient and outpatient neuro rehabilitation settings at GRH. She presently works in the outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation Clinic at GRH treating individuals who suffer from stroke, acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and other neurological diagnoses. In addition, she works with individuals privately in their home or community and at Back Works Spinal and Sports Rehabilitation, Waterloo, Ontario. Karen has over 20 years’ experience working with individuals with neurological impairments. Karen began her NDT training in 1998 by completing her Certificate Course (for adults with hemiplegia), and has since taken several advance level courses. In 2002, Karen became an Instructor Candidate and began assisting on various NDT courses. Karen became a NDTA PT instructor in 2007 and a NDTA Coordinator Instructor in 2011. Karen is also qualified to teach NDT Advanced courses. She has taught NDT courses in Canada, the United States and internationally. Karen became certified in Integrated Dry Needling in 2017.

Jodi A. Renard, PT, DPT, C/NDT is an NDTA Inc., Certified Adult Hemiplegia PT Instructor since 2014. She earned a B.S. in Allied Medical Professions with a major in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University in 1995 and completed her Transitional Doctorate Degree of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in August 2011. In addition to being a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association (NDTA), Jodi is also an APTA credentialed clinical instructor and she has served as a Neurological Resident mentor for the acquired brain injury module for the OhioHealth/Ohio University Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program since 2016. She was NDTA Inc., trained in 1998 and attended multiple advanced courses for gait, upper extremity management and orthotic fabrication prior to becoming an instructor. Ms. Renard served as a PT instructor candidate for NDTA Adult Certificate courses starting in 2007. Prior to entering the process of becoming an instructor, Jodi assisted in lab portions of NDT Introductory continuing education courses since 2002.
Jodi has also presented nationally on the subject, Posttraumatic Vestibular Dysfunction and Concussion. She specializes in the treatment of brain and stroke conditions, neuro-prosthetic devices and vestibular rehabilitation. She has experience working with neurologically impaired clients along the continuum of care. She currently works as a clinician and serves as the Acquired Brain Injury PT Program Coordinator for the OhioHealth Outpatient Neurological Rehabilitation in Columbus, Ohio.

COURSE AGENDA Modified agenda - Approved Advanced Problem Solving and Handling UE Focus Course.docx

1. Apply the ICF Model for patient evaluation and treatment planning
2. Develop an understanding of the importance of the interplay between the choices for the tasks, environments, and handling strategies made in intervention sessions with patients
3. Determine patient’s impairments and demonstrate a variety of handling strategies and tasks to address these impairments to work towards functional goals

As of this time, masks and protective eyewear will be provided and required.  All meals will be on your own due to COVID restrictions.  

Cancellation and Refund Policy: OhioHealth reserves the right to cancel or delay this course due to any unforeseen circumstances.  In the event this meeting would have to be canceled, OhioHealth will refund your registration fee.  We are not responsible for any travel, hotel, or other costs incurred.  If a participant cancels, refund of conference fee minus a 25% administrative charge will be made if written notice of cancellation is received no later than 11/5/2021.  If self-cancellation occurs as a result of COVID outbreak and written proof is provided (eg of work/local government travel restrictions, or doctor's note noting high risk), administrative charge may be waived.  No refunds will be granted after 11/5/2021 unless in the case of documented illness.  

Approval pending for 22 CEU with Ohio OTPTAT Board - OT Section.

Approved for 22 CEU by the Ohio PT Association.