ADL Adaptations For The Neurologic Upper Extremity

Name: ADL Adaptations For The Neurologic Upper Extremity
Price: 129.00 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 5 (2578 reviews)

Course: #6641Level: Intermediate 2 Hours 2578 Reviews

Due to atypical movement patterns, the neurologic upper extremity has unique functional limitations regarding ADL skills. The learner will dive into individual ADL challenges within this course and identify specific custom activity adaptations, adapted equipment, and home modifications to compensate for these unique impairments. Supporting research articles are included to optimize the learner’s skill set and ensure the provision of evidence-based treatment interventions for the utmost level of care.

Gerontology and Aging Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities

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Course Type: Video

CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 11146; CE Broker/2.0 CE Broker #20-1278052; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Intermediate, Rehabilitation

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to analyze the atypical upper extremity clinical characteristics within various neurologic upper extremity pathologies.
After this course, participants will be able to distinguish customized activity adaptations and/or home safety modifications to reduce the risk of falls in the neurologic population.
After this course, participants will be able to compare/contrast a variety of adapted equipment and assisted devices to achieve personal, meaningful ADL goals with individuals with sensory and motor disorders.

Course created on January 15, 2025

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction
5-30 Minutes	Addressing feeding challenges
30-40 Minutes	Addressing grooming challenges
40-55 Minutes	Addressing toileting challenges
55-75 Minutes	Addressing bathing challenges
75-90 Minutes	Addressing UB/LB dressing and footwear challenges
90-100 Minutes	Addressing IADL challenges
100-110 Minutes	Supporting evidence for home assessments and modifications
110-115 Minutes	Addressing mobility challenges
115-120 Minutes	Summary; Q&A

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Presented By

Elizabeth Foss
OTR/L, FAS

Elizabeth has been a practicing occupational therapist for 13 years and specializes in working with neuromuscular populations within the inpatient acute rehabilitation setting. She has presented at the National Ataxia Foundation and John Hopkins Ataxia Center with a passion for
working with individuals with cerebellar ataxia. She has served as a clinical instructor for 10 years and received The Governors State University Clinical Instructor Excellence Award. Elizabeth is certified in LSVT BIG, Otago, stroke rehabilitation, and Tai Chi. She is also a Certified Functional Aging Specialist and an Older Adult Exercise Consultant.

Presenter Disclosure:

Financial: Elizabeth Foss has received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Elizabeth Foss has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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