Abilene’s Lunch and Learn Series
2011-12 Academic Year
Sponsored by the Department of Physical Therapy Hardin-Simmons University
Designed for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants & Students of these Disciplines
| Date | Time |
Presentation | Presenter |
| September 13th, 2011 (2nd Tues) | 12-1 | Wound Debridement using Ultrasound |
Dan Anderson, Kim Anderson; Misonix Ultrasonic Devices |
| October 11th, 2011 (2nd Tues) | 12-1 | Sports Head Trauma | Sam Brinkman, Ph.D. |
| November 8th, 2011 (2nd Tues) | 12-1 | Functional Movement Screens | Marsha Rutland, PT, ScD |
| December 6th, 2011 (1st Tues) | 12-1 | Functional Neuroanatomy and the Neuromatrix:
Clinical & Biopsychosocial Implications | Jacob Brewer, PT, PhD, DPT |
| January 17th, 2012 (3rd Tues) | 12-1 | Upper Extremity DVT | David Stuckey, ATC, LAT |
| February 14th, 2012 (2nd Tues) | 12-1 | Autism and Adaptation in the Physical Environment | Mary Lou Garrett, PT, DPT, PCS |
| March 6th, 2012 (1st Tues) | 12-1 | Anatomy of the Wrist / Hand | John Gassler, PT, GCS |
| April 10th, 2012 (2nd Tues) |
12-1 | Wrist and Hand Injuries | Pradeep Mohan, MD |
| May 15th , 2012 (3rd Tues) | 12-1 |
Understanding and Managing Persistent Pain | Rene Flores, PT, DPT |
| June 5th , 2012 (1st Tues) | 12-1 | Can Patients Walk, Talk, and Chew Gum? |
Dennis O’Connell, PT, PhD, DPT |
September 13, 2011
Wound Debridement using Ultrasound
Presenters: Dan Anderson, Kim Anderson
Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to....
Understand the importance of debridement in the wound bed.
Describe the benefits of ultrasound debridement.
Explain the precautions of using ultrasound as a wound debridement technique.
October 11, 2011
Sports Head Trauma
Presenter: Sam Brinkman, Ph.D.
At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to....
Summarize the incidence, prevalence etiology of head injury in sports.
Discuss assessments utilized by neuropsychologists to interpret the extent of the injury.
Recommend actions/considerations for return to play.
November 8, 2011
Functional Movement Screens
Marsha Rutland, PT, ScD
At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to....
Understand the development and purpose of the functional movement screen(FMS) in the athletic realm.
Describe the grading system of each station of the FMS
Demonstrate the different tests of the FMS
Discuss changes that are necessary when finding muscle imbalances using the FMS
December 6, 2011
Functional Neuroanatomy and the Neuromatrix:
Clinical & Biopsychosocial Implications
Presenter: Jacob Brewer, PT, PhD, DPT
At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to....
Understand functional neuroanatomy through a review of key brain and spinal cord areas as related to sensory, movement, and cognition.
Describe how the neuromatrix and its biopsychosocial clinical applications for pain will be related to physical therapy evaluation and treatments.
Apply the concepts of neuroplasticity related to neuroanatomy and the neuromatrix in upper and lower motor neuron lesion rehabilitation from the neuroscience and clinical literature.
January 17, 2012
Upper Extremity DVT
Presenter: David Stuckey, ATC, LAT
At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to....
Know the prevalence of UE DVT
Understand the common structural causes for UE DVT
Know the common history, physical presentation and appropriate diagnostic testing for a patient suspected with UE DVT.
February 14, 2012
Autism and Adaptation in the Physical Environment
Presenter: Mary Lou Garrett, PT, DPT, PCS
At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to....
Describe signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
List diagnostic criteria for ASD in the DSM-4 and prospective changes in the DSM-5.
Describe effective treatment approaches for various venues
March 6, 2012
Anatomy of the Wrist / Hand
John Gassler, PT, GCS
At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to....
1. Describe the skeletal anatomy of the hand and the basic structure of the radiocarpal, intercarpal, carpometacarpal, and interphalangeal joints.
2. Name and describe the extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the hand and the courses of the extrinsic muscle tendons across the hand.
3. Describe the motor innervation of the hand muscles, and the sensory innervation of the surface of the hand.
4. Briefly describe the arterial blood supply to the hand.
April 10, 2012
Wrist and Hand Injuries
Presenter: Pradeep Mohan, MD
At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to....
Identify and distinguish between different types of wrist/hand pain/injury.
Understand mechanism of injuries resulting in wrist and hand injury.
Understand key concepts of rehabilitation following different surgical approaches for wrist and hand injuries.
May 15, 2012
Understanding and Managing Persistent Pain
Rene Flores, PT, DPT
At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to....
Identify three management models of persistent pain.
Explain graded and paced movement strategies.
Give examples of active and passive coping strategies.
June 5, 2012
Can Patients Walk, Talk, and Chew Gum?
Dennis O’Connell, PT, PhD, DPT
At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to....
Describe the history, reliability and validity of the 2, 5,6,12, one-mile minute walks and 12-minute wheelchair tests
Describe the methodology for these tests
Utilize results to generate exercise prescriptions for patients.
Alternate Program in case of a last minute cancellation
Efficacy of Whole Body Vibration in Patients with Osteoporosis
Presenter: Martha Hinman, PT, Ed.D.
At the conclusion of this program, the learner will be able to....
Describe the proposed physiological mechanisms for enhancing bone strength through the use of whole-body vibration.
Identify the vibration treatment parameters that are most likely to stimulate bone growth.
Summarize the current evidence related to the use of whole-body vibration for people with osteoporosis or low bone mass.