PT-RehabEd-Myositis, Myopathy, Muscular Dystrophy, and Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease: A Therapeutic Overview

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 12:00 AM - Friday, May 3, 2024, 12:00 AM


Specialties - Rehabilitation
Professions - Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant


This course will provide a general overview of IBM/Myopathy, Muscular Dystrophy, and Charcot-Marie-Tooth with an emphasis placed on the disease process as it relates to outpatient rehabilitation. Medical management and prognosis will be discussed followed by a detailed review of therapy implications, treatment recommendations as well as precautions and contraindications.


Objectives
After completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Recognize common signs and symptoms of Myositis, Myopathy, MD, and CMT that may lead to a patient presenting to OP Rehab
  2. • Identify potential interdisciplinary and care collaboration needs for a patient with Myositis, Myopathy MD, and CMT receiving OP Rehab
  3. • Understand considerations for evaluation and interventions including safe exercise and activity recommendations for this patient population
  4. • Discuss specific assessment, evaluation, and intervention techniques in an outpatient setting for this patient population


This event is approved for 1.5 CEU by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association.


Ohio Physical Therapy Association (1.50 hours)


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