Learn to appropriately select parameters for using TENS and FES to enhance treatment protocols specifically for the pediatric population. 

Specialty applications, which reference the differences between Neurologic and Orthopedic diagnoses will be reviewed.  Specific protocols for shoulder subluxation, rhomboid stabilization, brachial plexus injuries, and facial paralysis will be reviewed and practiced in lab. Review of TENS and FES, including parameter selection for chronic pain, muscle strengthening, and neuromuscular rehabilitation will be discussed. Recent research will be reviewed for electrical modalities, with contraindications specifically referring to Pediatrics. Prior exposure and/or knowledge of modalities & anatomy is helpful to maximize learning experience.

The educational information is presented in combination with intensive hands-on lab format. The presentation style is relaxed, with the instructor willing to answer questions throughout the class.  Labs are set up to allow equipment for each set of therapist partners, insuring that participants are comfortable with both the theoretical constructs, the physical set up of the equipment, and the actual outcome expected when working with pediatric patients.

Program subject to change. Participants are cautioned to apply new information and skills within the scope of state licensure law.

 Course Objectives:

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, the participant will:

• list  the basic settings for the use of electric stimulation as  they are applied in functional stimulation and in tens.
• recognize/identify the multiple uses of functional electrical  stimulation, including muscle strengthening and re-education; possibilities in gait training, spasticity reduction and pain control, and facial paralysis with emphasis on the pediatric population
• identify  basic principles of electrode size and materials, and demonstrate appropriate placement technique.
• differentiate between basic similarities, differences and functional applications of tens and fes (nmes* pes.)
• identify the guidelines and contraindications in working with electric stimulation in the pediatric population.
• recognize current literature as it pertains to the use of  electric stimulation modalities for functional rehabilitation in the  pediatric population
• demonstrate the use and identify the electric stimulation parameters with the pediatric population for different diagnoses.
• identify the guidelines, parameters, and contraindications for the use of iontophoresis in the pediatric population

 

CE Credits

CONTACT HOURS: 15

Day 1: 8:00 - 5:00
Day 2: 8:00 - 5:00

Accepted by NBCOT*, HTCC+, and many state professional regulatory boards. Check with your state board/credentialing agency to verify. Certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the workshop and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE Credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE.

*NBCOT...National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (view PDU requirements)
+HTCC... Hand Therapy Certification Commission  (view recertification requirements)

Day 1:

7:30-8:00	Registration
8:00-10:00	Electric Stimulation: A Basic Review
10:00-10:15	Break
10:15-12:00	TENS & FES- First cousins
12:00-1:00	Lunch (on your own)
1:00-3:00	TNS LAB: Pain Control/Sensory Stim.
3:00-3:15	Break
3:15-4:00	FES: similarities/differences to TENS
4:00-5:00	FES: questions/contraindications
5:00	Adjourn

 Day 2:  

7:45-8:00	Registration
8:00-10:00	FES LAB/protocols/case studies differences between ortho/neuro Dx.  brachial plexus rhomboid stabilization shoulder subluxation  hand/foot switches
10:00-10:15	Break
10:15-11:00	Bell's Palsy/facial paralysis
11:00-11:30	Case studies/patient problems
11:30-12:15	Clinic Equipment
12:15-1:00	Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:15	Problem Solving the Equipment Patient Problems with Clinic Equipment What's in your clinic? How does it work?
2:15-3:00	Iontophoresis
3:00-3:15	Break
3:15-4:15	Iontophoresis Lab
4:15-5:00	Recommendations/Literature Review Questions/Concerns/Wrap-up Adjourn

Sara Shapiro, MPH, PT has been an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Graduate Program in PT at UCSF/SFSU, where she was a faculty member from1983 until the present. She is a graduate of SUNY at Buffalo, and holds an MPH from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, where she also completed a post graduale fellowship in pediatrics. She has been practicing for 40 years, with certification in NDT and the Baby course.

Sara is presently working in an out patient practice in Sequim, WA. She continues to be a frequent speaker at conferences, and to have an active caseload, integrating her knowledge of electrical stimulation and ultrasound for wound care, pain management, womans issues, and rehabilitation of facial paralysis.

Sara is the author of the Electrical Currents chapter in Physical Agents in Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition., M Cameron, ed.

What people are saying about the instructor:

PT/ATC 19 yrs - Sports-ortho-pain   "I appreciated Ms. Shapiro's  clarity and knowledge. I also like the small class setting, allowing lots of personal attention. I learned a lot. Thanx."

PT 30+ yrs/pediatrics  "Thanks very much - great course.  Appreciate your vast knowledge, accessibility, openness to discussion, warmth!"

PT 30 yr/pediatrics " Enjoyed all the practical and creative insights looking at function and the whole person,- very enjoyable, thank you."

OTR 15 yrs/Pediatric acute rehab - "Sara is very enjoyable, knowledgeable and presents her information in extremely practical manner. I can apply the information I learned in my practice right away"

Sara made a somewhat dry subject more interesting.  Enjoyed the case studies and the "real life" patient applications and examples.

Sara provides ample opportunities for questions & answers. It was helpful to get clarification on some of the long held "myths" we have been taught.

Tuition

Note: Early Bird rates are in effect if your application is postmarked four weeks or more prior to registration.	Early Bird Rate	Late Registration Rate
Electrical Stimulation: Enhancing Pediatric Outcomes	$399.00	$454

Dates & Locations

There are no scheduled workshops at this time.

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