Manual Therapy Strategies for the Adult Neurological Population: Lower Quadrant
Course Description
Each year, a growing number of Canadians live with impairments secondary to suffering a neurological insult (e.g., stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury). These impairments have been shown to significantly impact survivors’ functional abilities and quality of life. Activity and participation restriction are due to reduced neuromuscular control, as well as the secondary consequences of immobility and mal-alignment. Normal movement can only be pursued when range of motion and alignment are maintained. Research supports sensory input, active participation and normal experience in movement to promote functional recovery. This two-day course will combine Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) principles with orthopedic approaches to provide therapists with an understanding of ‘normal’ alignment of the lower quadrant and a variety of dynamic strategies and handling skills to restore it.
Dates & Time
Session Times:
March 15 - 16, 2024 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location:
Friday: School of Rehabilitation Science, UofS
Room 3460, 104 Clinic Place, Saskatoon, SK
Saturday: City Hospital Rehabilitation Gym
701 Queen St, Saskatoon, SK
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the learner will:
- Understand the anatomy and kinesiology of the lumbar spine, pelvis, hip, knee, ankle and foot (lower quadrant).
- Describe ‘normal’ alignment of the lower quadrant.
- Recognize common neurological mal-alignments.
- Understand the importance of alignment for function.
- Recommend the benefits of dynamic client participation versus passive treatments.
- Apply dynamic manual strategies to prevent mal-alignment and to restore function.
- Facilitate activation of the lumbo-pelvic region and lower extremity of the neurologically impaired client through active support and modified support strategies.
Target Audience
Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
Speaker
Teresa Siebold is an NDTA™ CI & PT instructor with 25 years of experience in adult neurorehabilitation. She began instructing post-graduate courses for allied health clinicians in 2008, and has taught throughout Canada and internationally. Teresa is a Clinical Neuro Specialist for the therapy assistant college program, and has instructed practical sessions for nurses. She was an invited speaker at NDTA™ Annual Conferences: Memphis, TN 2016; Charlotte, NC 2019, Virtual on-line, 2022.
Teresa has served in clinical and leadership positions on stroke, neurosurgical, and neuro-investigating units, as well as inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings. Currently, Teresa is a senior PT on the acute Stroke Unit at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.
Her publications include: “A Peek into the Visual System and Neurological Rehabilitation”, NDTA™ Network, Jul/Aug 2020; “NDT in Acute Care: Advocating for and Promoting Early Recovery”, NDTA™ Network Mar/Apr 2016; “Addressing the Primary and Secondary Impairments of a 20-year-old Man with Traumatic Brain Injury” case report in Neuro-Developmental Treatment: A Guide to NDT Clinical Practice, 2016 ed., Thieme Publishing.
Fees
Early Bird - $450 until January 26th, 2024
Regular Rate - $500 beginning January 27th, 2024