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#408 Disability and Posture … Therapeutic Positioning Solutions for Function and Sleep

Motivations, Inc.

Objectives

At the conclusion of the course the participant will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast characteristics of therapeutic and destructive daily postures (sitting, lying, and standing.)
2. Identify health conditions that are associated with distortions of body symmetry.
3. Describe how body position, soft tissue adaptation, gravity and time affect the ribcage, spine, pelvis and hips.
4. Predict the likely direction of chest rotation, pelvic distortion and hip dislocation based habitual postures.
5. Describe sleep patterns and possible thermal regulation issues, and their influence on effective therapeutic positioning at night.
6. List possible safety risks, potential solutions and the roles of different people on the care team.
7. Implement therapeutic positioning for sleep and rest

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants

Confirmation Notes

This is an 8-hour lecture/discussion course equivalent to 0.8 CEUs. PT CEU’s: Motivations Inc is an approved provider by The Texas Chapter of the APTA. We follow the guidelines for the state that is held.
AOTA: Motivations, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #4002, for 8 contact hours - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: evaluation, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Agenda

8:00 – 9:00 Compare & contrast characteristics of therapeutic and destructive daily postures (sitting, lying, standing.) 9:00 – 9:30 Identify health conditions that are associated with distortions of body symmetry. 9:30 -10:00 Describe how body position, gravity and time influence the ribcage, spine and hips 10:00 – 10:15 BREAK 10:15 – 11:00 Predict the likely direction of chest rotation, pelvic distortion and hip dislocation based on habitual postures. 11:00 – 12:00 Describe sleep patterns and possible thermal regulation issues, and their influence on effective postural care at night. 12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH On Your Own 1:00 – 2:00 List possible safety risks, potential solutions and the roles of different people on the care team. 2:00 – 2:15 BREAK 2:15 – 4:00 Intervention strategies – lab practice 4:00 – 5:00 Implement therapeutic sleep positioning. 5:00 – 5:30 Questions and Adjourn

Description

Individuals with movement impairments frequently develop problems like contractures, dislocated joints and scoliosis which impact function and health. These secondary complications can lead to or worsen respiratory/digestive issues, pressure/skin integrity problems, pain and make feeding, hygiene care, transfers and dressing much more difficult. Sleeping and resting positions often contribute to development of these problems and/or exacerbate them. This course provides background and theory for an eclectic approach to 24-hour postural management, including instruction in practical strategies for implementation. Hands-on practice of therapeutic positioning will provide experience in planning and implementing postural care interventions focusing on night-time positioning.
$175 Consortium Registration - Group Discount – Register your facility today at the following site Consortium Member Registration.
$200 Association Registration - Member of APTA, AOTA, NATA-BOC, ASHA.
$225 Individual Registration

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