What You’ll Discover in Michel (Shelly) Denes Effective Rehab Strategies for Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Faculty:
- Michel (Shelly) Denes
- Duration:
- 6 Hours 10 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and video
- Copyright:
- April 4, 2018,
Description
Shelly, a seasoned Physical Therapist, leads this interactive and informative recording. DenesThis presentation explains the causes of neurological disorders, the progression of the disease, and the best goals and treatment options for each stage. Shelly has over 40 years of experience in PT and you will be able to use the therapeutic techniques she developed to assist patients, improve functional independence during disease progression, and address any issues that may arise during regression or complications. To develop effective, individualized treatment strategies, you will need to understand the signs and symptoms of neurological disorders.-We are working on edge treatments.
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Handouts
| Manual Effective Rehab Strategies for Progressive Neurological Disorders (11.85 MB) | 77 pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT TOOLS SPECIFIC
- Modified Ashworth Scale
- Sensorimotor testing
- Gaze stabilization
- Vestibulo-Ocular Reflexes (VOR)
- Proprioception testing
- Romberg testing
GAIT ASSESSMENT & TRAINING: THE SIXTH VITAL SIGN
- Abnormal Gait/FallS
- Gait
strategies for “fallers” - Outcome Measures
- Gait speed
- Gait
- Advanced gait training and skills
- Fall Recovery
- Barefoot Gait skills
NEWER REHABILIATION STYLE
- Functional Electrical Stimulation devices
- Foot drop
- Release and Grasp
- Exoskeltons/Robotics for gait
- Orthotics for Complex cases
- Toe-off/push-AFOs
SPECIALITY MUSCULO-SKELETAL INTERVENTIONS
- Soft Tissue/Friction/Deep Massaging/Skin Rolling
- Ice Therapy and Cold Therapy
- Mobilization
EFFECTIVE NEUROLOGICAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES
- Tone management
- Advanced ADLs
- UE apraxia & coordination interventions
- Energy conservation and fatigue management
- Gaze Stabilization Strategies
- Neuropathic Pain Management
- Posture, alignment, coordination
- NDT (Neurodevelopmental Treatment)
CONSIDERATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL TREATMENT
- The FallproofTM Balance & Mobility Program
- Aquatic therapy
- Targeted Botox
PARKINSON’S DISEASE
- Modified sensory perception and activation
- It is difficult to change strategies or divide attention.
- Tremors, rigidity and posture changes
- Glute and coordination problems.
- Improvement of akinesia & bradykinesia
- Rehab Treatment Planning
- Safe exercise treatment programs
- Balance
- Speed and amplitude of movement
- Large movement and exercises for the whole body
MULTIPLE TRANSVERSE MYELITIS/SCLEROSIS
- Core body temperature elevated
- Stages and Affective Disorders
- Neuropathies, weakness, or tone changes
- Balance, tremors and coordination:
- Invisible symptoms
- Ataxia treatment with weighted vests
- Endurance and energy management
- Rehab Interventions & realistic goal setting
GUILLAIN-BARRÉ SYNDROME
- Miller Fisher syndrome
- Chronic inflammatory demyelinating poneuropathy
- Multifocal motor neuropathy
- Resolve pain issues
- Long-term effects
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL CLEROSIS (ALS).
- Upper vs. lower motor neuron
- Bulbar
- Respiratory
- Patient’s physical changes
- Be realistic in your goals and be wise with your treatment
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
- Family and patient education
- You can make the rehab work for your patients!
- Solutions for reimbursement challenges
Faculty
Michel (Shelly) Denes, PT, CFPS, C/NDT Similar seminars and products 10
Michel Janet (Shelly). Denes, PT, C/NDTMaintains a current practice at the Rehab Institute of Michigan where she treats patients with multiple diagnoses, including hemiplegia and neuromuscular disease. She has been active in many aspects of rehabilitation. for She has been in the field for more than 25. She is an expert in advanced technology strategies and has a particular interest. for Complex clinical cases. Shelly is an expert in many advanced technologies such as FES cycling and FES Neuroprosthetics devices. She also has innovative lower extremity orthotics for patients to get back on their feet. Shelly is also involved in exoskeleton robotics for gait training for patients with neurological disabilities and other disabilities. Experiments gained during past professional experiences include those in rehab, outpatient, and SCI recovery settings.
Shelly has a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Michigan and a certification in Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT), in Adult Hemiplegia. Rehab Institute of Chicago. She has shared her expertise with professionals at seminars all over the country, at the annual Michigan Physical Therapy Association meetings, as well as through adjunct university work. Shelly’s expertise was also shared through expert witness work, both locally as well as nationally.
Speaker Disclosures
Financial: Michel Janet (Shelly). Denes has an employment relationship to the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery. PESI, Inc. gives her a speaking honourarium.
Nonfinancial: Michel Janet (Shelly). Denes There is no nonfinancial relationship that could be relevant to disclose.
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