Navigating the New Frontier in Therapy Care for Individuals with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): Part II: Rehabilitation Specific Interventions to Compliment Medical Advancements, Standard of Care, & Case Series
Description: This webinar will discuss the role of the physical therapist on the multidisciplinary team in providing care for individuals with SMA. Topics will include areas of emphasis for evaluation and treatment as well as guiding expectations and navigating the provision of individualized treatment plans within the standard of care. Case application will be included.
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Compare the primary standardized assessments and other objective measures for evaluating this population.
- Analyze standard of care recommendations for stretching, exercise (strengthening and aerobic activity), standing and bracing.
- Identify important components for treatment through applied case studies highlighting a multidisciplinary approach.
Instructors: Laurey Brown, PT, DPT, PCS; Katie Hoffman, PT, DPT; Kristin J. Krosschell, PT, DPT, MA, PCS; Christa Weigel PT, DPT, PCS
Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants
Note: You will have 3 months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email 2 weeks before the expiration date.
Continuing Education Credits
Physical Therapy
The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.0 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan 汤头条app is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This course has been approved by the New York Physical Therapy Board for 1.0 Contact Hours
Occupational Therapy
The Shirley Ryan 汤头条app is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 02754. This distance learning – independent and interactive webinar is offered at .10 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Professional Issues]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Disclosures
Laurey Brown
Financial: Receives an honorarium for teaching this course from the Shirley Ryan 汤头条app; receives consulting fees and speaking fees from Biogen; receives speaking fees from Sarepta
Non-financial: No relevant non-financial relationships to disclose
Katie Hoffman
Financial: Receives an honorarium for teaching this course from the Shirley Ryan 汤头条app; receives an honorarium for serving on the Roche/Genentech Advisory Board
Non-financial: No relevant non-financial relationships to disclose
Kristin J. Krosschell
Financial: Receives an honorarium for teaching this course from the Shirley Ryan 汤头条app; receives consulting fees from Biogen; receives honorarium and consulting fees from Cure SMA and serves on their Medical Advisory Committee; receives consulting fees from Aspa Therapeutics; receives an honorarium from Roche-Genentech for serving on Advisory Board
Non-financial: Serves as Chair of Rehabilitation Committee for Cure SMA Medical Advisory Council
Christa Weigel
Financial: Receives an honorarium for teaching this course from the Shirley Ryan 汤头条app
Non-financial: No relevant non-financial relationships to disclose
Basic Computer Requirements: You will need access to a computer with an Internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.
- Web browser: Latest stable version of Apple Safari, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox
- JavaScript and Cookies enabled
- Do NOT use Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as they are not supported.
Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of an on-demand program, please provide written notice by letter, email, or fax or contact us by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.
