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Course Name: Neurological Dysfunctions: From Evidence-Based to Interventions That Work
Presenter: Ann Newstead, PT, PhD, NCS, GCS
Dates: Saturday, February 23 – Sunday, February 24, 2019
Tuition: $325.00 – Early Registration
$375.00 – After Saturday, February 9, 2019
Location: University of Louisiana at Monroe
Student Union, Ballroom – 2nd Floor – Student Union Bldg is now referred to as The Hangar
700 University Ave ( Student Union is located on Mitchell Street – inside the ULM campus)
Monroe, Louisiana 71209

Number of CCU’s / Contact Hours: 15
Target Audience: PT’s, PTA”s, OT, OTA’s, ATC’s

Course Description:

This course is designed for individuals who intend to perform examination and treatment intervention of people with various types of neurological dysfunction such as brain injury, brain tumors, stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Post Polio Syndrome, infectious disease, Cerebellar disease and Peripheral nerve injury. Evidence-based practice will be placed into a practical and useable format through lecture, laboratory and case study/video experiences

Schedule:

Day One – Saturday, February 23, 2019

8:00 – 9:30 am     Introduction, Review of Neuroanatomy and Neuroplasticity
9:30 -10:00 am    Disease processes and case studies
10:00 – 10:15 am Break
10:15 – 12:00 n     Principles of Examination
12:00 – 1:00 pm    Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 pm      Neurological Examination with Demonstrations
3:00 – 3:15 pm      Break
3:15 – 4:00 pm    Tests and Measures
4:00 – 5:00 pm     Goal Setting and Treatment Intervention
5:00 pm End of Day One

Day Two – Sunday, February 24, 2019

8:00 – 10:00 am    Evidence-Based Neurological Management Approaches
10:00 – 10:15 am   Break
10:15 – 12:00 n      Constraint Induced Movement Therapy with Demonstrations
12:00 – 1:00 n        Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 pm      Neurofacilitation techniques to improve function, balance, locomotion and Body weight support
2:30 – 2:45 pm      Break
2:45 – 4:00 pm     Rhythmic auditory and visual stimulation
4:00 – 5:00 pm    Case Studies With Use of Videos
End of Day Two and Course

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion the participant will be able to demonstrate and have an understanding of:
• Review basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology

• Identify neuromusculoskeletal challenges that contribute to balance and gait in adults
  with neurological dysfunction
• Determine the essential components of a neurological examination using evidence
  based tools with a focus on function, especially improvement in balance and
  locomotion
• Design and implement a management program to improve underlying neurological
  defects in adults
• Expand current knowledge of evidence-based research in the neurological efficacy
  with a focus functional management

Presenter: Ann Newstead, PT, PhD, NCS, GCS

Ann Newstead, PT, PhD, NCS, GCS  is a graduate of State University College at Potsdam, New York with BA degree in 1976, University of Alabama with MS and PT degree in 1978 and University of Texas with PhD degree in Kinesiology/Movement Science in 2010. Ann has worked in rehabilitation inpatient, outpatient and home health settings. She has worked in faculty positions at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston from 1992-1996; The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio from 1997-2010; University of Incarnate Word San Antonio from 2010-2012 and West Coast University from 2012-to 2014. Ann now owns her own physical therapy clinic known as AHNEW Physical Therapy.  Ann received her Geriatric Clinical Specialization from 2005-present; Neurological Clinical Specialization from 1994-present; Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification in 2008 and APTA Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adults in 2011. Ann has published research in the area of balance, older adults and brain injury. Ann is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association