TASC Network Workshop
21st Century Neuroplastic Interventions in
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Integrating EMG-Triggered-Stimulation and Biofeedback into
an evidence-based
pediatric rehabilitation practice model
Karen Pape, MD and Pia Stampe, PT, DPT
May 16 & 17 2009
Ithaca College Rochester Campus
1100 South Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14620
| Program
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| Day One, Saturday May 16, 2008 |
| 8:30 – 9:00 |
Breakfast and Registration |
| 9:00 – 9:30 |
Welcome, Introductions, Course Objectives |
| 9:30 – 10:15 |
The Influence of Neural Growth and Neuroplasticity on Pediatric
Outcomes |
| 10:15 – 10:45 |
Break |
| 10:45 – 12 Noon |
Overview of Neuroplastic Interventions in Pediatric
Rehabilitation:
Forced Use with Constraint Therapy
Robotics and FES
Brain Training with Visualization & Virtual Reality
Awareness with Biofeedback
Motor Learning with EMG-Triggered Stimulation
Therapy Intensives - Why They Work
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| 12 Noon – 1:00 |
Lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:30 |
Introduction to Biofeedback and EMG-Triggered Stimulation
- Demonstration and lab using MyoTrac and MyoTrac Infiniti Neuro PD |
| 2:30 – 3:00 |
Break |
| 3:00 – 5:00 |
Treatment Models for Cerebral Palsy & Brachial Plexus
Injury
Assessment and Neuroplastic Interventions
Therapy Intensives - Best Use of Time & Funding
for Better Outcomes |
| 5:00 |
Adjourn |
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| Day Two, Sunday May 17, 2008 |
| 8:30 – 9:00 |
Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 9:30 |
Questions and Answers
From Day One Curriculum |
| 9:30 – 10:15 |
Demonstration of Assessment and Treatment
Using Neuroplastic Interventions |
| 10:15 – 10:45 |
Break |
| 10:45 – 12 |
Noon Patient Lab
Groups Develop Treatment Models with Patients |
| 12 Noon – 2:00 |
Lunch and Presentation of Treatment Models |
| 2:00 – 3:00 |
Practice Models and Payment Issues |
| 3:00 |
Adjourn |
Who Should Attend?
Physical and Occupational Therapists with experience using NMES
and/or interest in new technology applications, Nurse Practitioners,
Practice Supervisors, PT/OT Educators |
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| Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Define how neuroplasticity influences pediatric rehabilitation
- Identify emerging neuroplastic interventions and technologies used
in pediatric rehabilitation
- Use and integrate biofeedback into pediatric neuro-rehabilitation
- Use and integrate EMG-Triggered-Stimulation into pediatric neuro-rehabilitation
- Create a treatment model using neuroplastic interventions and technologies
for Cerebral Palsy and Brachial Plexus Injury
- Discuss reimbursement issues for therapy & technology acquisition
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