SEM19:
Preparation for Improving Functional Gait in Adult Hemiplegia
8 Contact Hours - 0.80 CEUs
$120.00 per person
Presented By: Isabelle M. Bohman, M.S., P.T.
Course Description
This seminar presents treatment and management principles for improving functional gait in adults. Topics include: Developmental Concepts, Areas of Function, Basic Components of Movement, Principles of Treatment, Handling Skills Leading to Better Function, Components of Gait, The Gait Sequence, Facilitation of the Trunk, Increasing Weight Bearing on the Involved Arm and Leg, Facilitation of Standing, Stepping and Walking. Handouts included in PDF file format.
Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the developmental concepts related to functional gait.
2. Identify the basic components of movement.
3. Identify management & treatment principles.
4. Identify the characteristics of physical handling.
5. Identify the components of gait.
6. Identify the basic characteristics of the "Pusher" Syndrome.
7. Identify the sequence of gait
8. Describe the basic facilitation techniques for improving gait.
Seminar Level
Level II Introductory/Level I required (Sem2A or equivalent).
Approval
AOTA Domain of OT Category 1, Texas CE Type 2, NBCOT PDUs, approved by New York State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy, California PT Board, Illinois PT Board. For other State PT Board approvals click on CEU Course Approvals on the CEU Course Listing Page. Clinician's View is recognized by the Board of Certification (BOC) for Certified Athletic Trainers.
Recommendations
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Target Audience
Physical, occupational, speech therapists, certified athletic trainers, and other rehabilitation specialists. For special needs requests please contact us by phone or email. contactus@clinicians-view.com Phone 575-526-0012. Fax 575-526-0014.
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