In this video course, you will observe Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, MSCS, a master clinician with over 20 years experience specializing in the treatment of persons with MS, as he examines, assesses and treats a 58-year-old woman with a history of MS whom he meets for the first time on camera. Special attention is paid to differentiating between impairments and functional limitations and the relationship between the two.
Following the evaluation, Dr. Karpatkin creates a treatment program based on the evaluative findings and then executes the treatment program in the same session as well as in a follow-up session a few days later. Symptoms addressed include fatigue, muscle weakness, dropped foot, gait, balance, and nystagmus. The benefits of exercising intermittently vs. continuously are discussed.
In the second segment of the course Dr. Karpatkin and Dr. Carole Lewis provide background information about MS,myths and facts about the disease, and a commentary and explanation of the evaluation and treatment principles that were utilized and the evidence based principles that guided Dr. Karpatkin’s clinical decision-making. This course will give you new treatment and evaluation strategies that you can use immediately with this population.
What participants are saying . . .“All of the information provided was relevant and current. I was very impressed with the evaluation and treatment videos and really enjoyed the discussion between Dr. Lewis and Dr. Karpatkin in the last three videos. Extremely helpful – Dr. Lewis asked the very questions I wanted the answers to!! Great job.”
“Watching, hearing an assessment and then listening for the rationale and discussion of findings on a real patient was very helpful.”
“Very interesting to see how such an experienced therapist moves efficiently through an eval. He had her performing a great deal of tests in such a short period of time.”
“Watching his neuro exam was amazing. Prescription of treatment interventions tied directly to deficits seen during testing, and emphasis on vestibular system.”
- Explain the specific pathology unique to Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Perform a full neurologic evaluation on a person with MS.
- Describe the relationships between impairments seen in persons with MS and how they result in functional limitations specific to the disease.
- Analyze the findings of a neurologic examination on a person with MS and devise an appropriate treatment plan.
- Formulate an hypothesis to explain relationships between observed impairments and functional limitations.
- Introduction and Pretest (5 min)
- Part I Assessment – Patient Interview (25 min) – Observe Dr. Herb Karpatkin, a master clinician with over 20 years experience in the treatment of persons with MS, as he conducts a patient interview with a 58-year-old woman who has a history of MS, whom he meets for the first time on camera.
- Part II Assessment – Physical Testing (45 min) Special attention is paid to differentiating between impairments and functional limitations and the relationship between the two. He then reviews his findings with the patient.
- Part III Treatment Program (38 min) – Dr. Karpatkin creates a treatment program based on the evaluative findings and then executes the treatment program in the same session. Symptoms addressed include fatigue, muscle weakness, dropped foot, gait, balance, and nystagmus. The benefits of exercising intermittently vs. continuously are discussed.
- Part IV Second Treatment Session (37 min) – Explore what and why specific treatments were chosen. Learn how to think about evidence-based practice and how to incorporate it into your daily clinical practice.
- Parts V-VIII Commentary (145 min)
Upon completion of the course, a certificate of completion for 5 contact hours of educational credit will be awarded.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Great Seminars Online (GSO) is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in CA, DC, IL, NM, NY, OK, TX.
This course has received CE approval from the following state licensure boards or associations: MD, NV, NJ.
This course meets the guidelines for CE approval in: CO, CT, ID, IA, KS, ME, NH, NE, SD.
This course has been accepted for CE credit by these states because it has been approved by another state’s board or association: AK, AL, AZ, DE, GA, HA, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA.
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
This course is approved by the AOTA for 3 contact hours.
This course has received CE approval from the following State licensure association: FL
Great Seminars Online courses meet occupational therapy state licensure renewal requirements including but not necessarily limited to these states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, GA, ID, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
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Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.