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Rehabilitation for Persons with Neurodegenerative Disorders

Therapy Network Seminars


Format(s):   Home-study
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy / Athletic Training
Contact Hours:   1.5
Registration Fee:   $52


Objectives
Identify the pathophysiology of the most common neurogenerative disorders Recognize the signs and symptoms of the most common neuodegenerative disorders Differentiate between various neurodenerative disorders via organized differential diagnosis Develop rehabilitation strategies for each disorder based on current evidence.

Target Audience
PT, PTA, OT, OTA, ATC, PA-C

Confirmation Notes
Email confirmation with link and instructions to join the webinar will be sent upon receipt of tuition.

Description
This course will provide a brief focused review of the most common neurogenerative diseases, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimers’s, Friedreich’s ataxia, Lewy Body Disease, and Spinal Muscle Atrophy. The participant will be provided with concise overviews of each disease/disorder, and a strategy for differential diagnosis of these disorders. An evidence based review of current rehabilitation strategies for each disease/disorder will be provided.

Dates and Locations
 
Register Address:   Home-study
Location:   ONLINE WEBINAR
Dates:   01-01-2050 - 01-01-2050, 8:00PM 9:30PM
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