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Neurodegenerative Impairments: Assessment and Treatment Strategies - Live Webinar (3 Sessions)

Education Resources, Inc.

Objectives

Recognize the clinical signs and symptoms of neurodegenerative disorders Identify the mechanism of action and common side effects of medications and medical interventions commonly prescribed for patients with neurodegenerative disorders Select evidence-based outcome measures associated with functional impairments in patients with neurodegenerative disorders Determine an appropriate long-term management strategy for a patient with a neurodegenerative disorder Compare and contrast pharmacologic and medical management strategies for disorders of increased muscle tone Identify an outcome and affiliated subjective reporting strategies for quantifying disorders of increase muscle tone Utilize an evidence-based strategy to manage spasticity in patients with neurodegenerative disorders Differentiate clinical features of hypokinetic and hyperkinetic symptomology Distinguish motor recalibration and affiliated perceptual deficits commonly seen in conjunction with hypokinesia Utilize an evidence-based strategy for compensation of tremor Identify impact of ataxic movements on established measures of functional mobility Compare and contrast treatment strategies for truncal and appendicular ataxias Utilize an evidence-based strategy to treat functional impairment due to ataxia

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Description

Learn practical management strategies to improve outcomes for these patients with neurodegenerative disorders. Improve your fundamental understanding of impairments commonly seen in progressive neurologic conditions including management of muscle tone, kinetic disorders and ataxia. This course aims to improve clinician skills from diagnosis through late-stage disease management. Case studies with videos will be used to develop assessment and treatment plans with strategies to address both motor and non-motor impairments including decreased attention, difficulty multitasking, and behavioral barriers that limit therapists’ ability to maintain or improve a patient’s functional status.

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