Neurologic Treatments Part 2: Challenging Presentations
Presented by J.J. Mowder-Tinney
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This course will go into depth discussing three commonly challenging presentations seen with people who have had a stroke: pusher syndrome, ataxia, and unilateral spatial neglect. Varying evidence-based assessment tools of each presentation will be reviewed. The largest emphasis of this course will be focusing on various intervention options that can be performed in any setting. Examples of progressions will be demonstrated to empower therapists with many treatment options.
Meet your instructor
J.J. Mowder-Tinney
Dr. J.J. Mowder-Tinney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Master of Science in physical therapy from the University of Miami, and a doctorate in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. With nearly three decades of diverse clinical experience, her expertise…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Etiology and Outcome Measures
This chapter will review the etiology of pusher syndrome to highlight the common presentations of this population. A discussion regarding the recommended evidence-based outcome measures will assist in guiding the therapists in what to choose to show improvement in outcomes.
2. Specific Interventions for Pusher Syndrome
A patient exhibiting pusher behavior requires a unique approach to improve their functional ability. This chapter will emphasize multiple intervention adjustments to improve the outcomes of someone with this type of presentation.
3. Specific Interventions for Ataxia
A patient with ataxia requires a unique approach to improve their functional ability and increase their safety during all activities. This chapter will emphasize multiple intervention adjustments to improve the outcomes of someone with this type of presentation.
4. Specific Interventions for Spatial Neglect
A patient exhibiting spatial neglect requires a unique approach to improve their functional ability. This chapter will emphasize multiple intervention adjustments to improve the outcomes of someone with this type of presentation.
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