APTA Minnesota

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Saturday, March 1, 2014

	Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
Incorporating Yoga Into Your PT Practice	3/1/2014	3/1/2014	9:30 AM	11:30 AM	3/1/2014 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Presenter: Amy Samson-Burke, MPT, PYT Yoga is an ancient practice that is gaining wider acceptance in the medical community. This workshop will introduce how the principles of yoga can be incorporated into the practice of physical therapy and how this enhances both the patient and the therapist experience. This is an experiential course where we will be doing simple yoga poses and examining how they, and the sensations they create, can be applied to all bodies. Wear comfortable clothing in which you can move. Amy Samson-Burke, MPT, PYT has been a practicing Physical Therapist since 1990 and is also a Professional Yoga Therapist. Her study of yoga has led her on a personal and professional journey of change and has transformed the way she practices physical therapy. Amy is Director of Programs at the non-profit Mind Body Solutions, manages and teaches with Matthew Sanford in their teacher training workshops, and plays an integral role in Mind Body Solutions' unique model for change in the healthcare system. Amy has developed mind-body programs in healthcare institutions such as Park Nicollet’s Melrose Center and Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Amy also teaches yoga for people living with disabilities and lectures on behalf of Mind Body Solutions.
The Intricacies of Typical Infant Motor Development: Beyond Rolling...	3/1/2014	3/1/2014	9:30 AM	11:30 AM	3/1/2014 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Presenter: Jocelyn Lian, PT, C/NDT The Intricacies of Typical Infant Motor Development: Beyond Rolling, Sitting, Crawling, and Standing We will look at motor development in detail, looking as far as where the baby's weight shift is occurring in each developmental position. We will examine each movement the typical baby acquires and it's implications for later movement skills. We will tie in atypical movement strategies of children with neuromotor impairment. We will also look at a typically developing 3 month old infant and observe the steps of a gross motor evaluation. Jocelyn Lian, PT, C/NDT is a pediatric physical therapist for Fairview Pediatric Rehabilitation in Burnsville. She graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2001 with a master's degree in physical therapy. Jocelyn has worked in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric therapy settings within Fairview. She obtained a specialty certificate in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) in May of 2007, and also served as a teaching assistant for the course in 2011. Jocelyn has served on the CE committee with the MN APTA for 10 years bringing in speakers to provide CE courses. Jocelyn also provides guest lectures at the University of MN PT program.
The Science & Practice of LSVT BIG and LOUD	3/1/2014	3/1/2014	9:30 AM	11:30 AM	3/1/2014 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Presenter: Jenny Tuccitto, MPT, BS, LSVT BIG Expert Clinician LSVT BIG is an evidence based treatment for people living with Parkinson disease that is delivered by a Certified LSVT BIG Physical (PT, PTA) or Occupational Therapist (OT, OTA). This lecture will focus on an overview of Parkinson disease, the rational and evidence behind the development of LSVT BIG & LOUD and an introduction to LSVT BIG treatment concepts. Ms. Tuccitto received her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the College of St Catherine in Minneapolis, MN in 2001. As a physical therapist she treats a wide variety of clients with neurological and/or orthopedic diagnoses at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, part of Allina health in Stillwater, Minnesota. She serves as the facility lead for treatment of client’s with Parkinson disease. Ms. Tuccitto has educated & trained thousands of clinicians in LSVT BIG from 15 countries around the world working for LSVT Global, Inc. since 2011. She has presented for the National Parkinson Foundation and at the American Speech and Hearing Association on LSVT BIG as well as being actively involved with local Parkinson support groups.
Lunch	3/1/2014	3/1/2014	11:30 AM	12:30 PM	3/1/2014 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Common Running Injuries and Prevention Strategies	3/1/2014	3/1/2014	12:30 PM	2:30 PM	3/1/2014 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presenter: David Enneking, DPT, ATC The objective of this course is to provide basic information regarding common running injuries and strategies to assist with the prevention of these injuries. Some of the injury prevention strategies that will be covered include: avoiding training errors, proper shoe selection, running mechanics, and stretching/strengthening. Participants will perform light exercise during this course so please wear comfortable clothing. David Enneking, DPT, ATC completed his undergraduate degree at Minnesota State University, Mankato with a double major in Athletic Training and Exercise Science. Following undergraduate, he worked for 2 years as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at St. John’s University and 1 year as Head Athletic Trainer at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato. David attended the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at St. Catherine University from 2003-06. During that time, he also worked as a casual staff athletic trainer for the Institute for Athletic Medicine (IAM). He took a physical therapy position with the IAM-Highland Park clinic in June 2006. David became a member of the IAM Running Program in 2008. The Running Program is a group of physical therapists within IAM that have a special interest in treating running related injuries. David accepted the position of Running Program Coordinator in 2011. In addition to his IAM Running Program activities, David has also presented on a variety of running related topics to multiple organizations including Fairview, the MNPTA, the TC Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, and LifeTime Fitness running clubs.
Getting To The Bottom Of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction	3/1/2014	3/1/2014	12:30 PM	2:30 PM	3/1/2014 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presenter: Gayla Pleggenkuhle PT, PRC This class will be an introduction to a variety of female and male pelvic floor dysfunctions. Students will learn a basic understanding of pelvic floor evaluation, types of pelvic floor dysfunctions, when to refer to pelvic floor PT and pelvic-femoral muscular influences on the pelvic floor. Pregnancy, incontinence, prolapse, pelvic floor pain dysfunctions and treatment strategies will be discussed. A short lab time will cover correct diaphragmatic breathing, coordination of breathing with TA activation and kegel exercises. Gayla graduated from the University of Iowa Physical Therapy program. She has worked in outpatient orthopedics with the last 17 years spent specializing in pelvic floor dysfunction treating both men and women with complex issues of pain. In 2008 she earned her certification in postural restoration and presently works in a PRI certified clinic using this approach to treat pelvic floor dysfunctions and chronic pain. She is a guest lecturer for the College of St. Catherine’s DPT program and the University of Minnesota’s Center for Sexual Health speaking on pelvic floor topics as they relate to physical therapy. She has co-authored an article entitled "Pelvic Floor Disorders” that appeared in the February 2009 issue of Minnesota Physician magazine. She presently works at New Heights Physical Therapy in Mendota Heights, MN.
Why Physical Therapy Students Should Use Manual Therapy: Integrating...	3/1/2014	3/1/2014	12:30 PM	2:30 PM	3/1/2014 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Presenter: Darren Calley, PT, DScPT, OCS Why Physical Therapy Students Should Use Manual Therapy: Integrating Skills Learned from Classroom to Clinic Course Format: Lecture Manual therapy, including non-thrust and thrust manipulation, is a required CAPTE component of physical therapy curriculums throughout the country. Physical therapy students receive didactic training on performing manual therapy, however, are at times challenged to integrate what was learned into the clinical setting. This course will review the rationale and support in the literature for students performing manual therapy, discuss potential barriers, cautions, and considerations for students performing manual therapy, and review selected manual therapy interventions that the presenter uses and students have successfully performed in a busy outpatient practice. The complimentary role of using manual therapy and exercise to achieve functional improvements will be discussed.
Basics of Therapeutic Taping	3/1/2014	3/1/2014	2:40 PM	4:40 PM	3/1/2014 2:40 PM - 4:40 PM Presenter: Jennifer Gonnerman, PT, DPT This class will outline the basic principles of therapeutic taping with kinesiology tape. Lab and lecture will provide students with an understanding to apply tape to clinical practice.
Concussions: We are Human Beings, Not Woodpeckers!	3/1/2014	3/1/2014	2:40 PM	4:40 PM	3/1/2014 2:40 PM - 4:40 PM Presenter: Rachel Winthrop, PTA We will discuss what is a concussion and why they are such a "big” deal and the important role Physical therapists can play in detection, managing symptoms and education on physical well-being. Rachel is a Physical Therapist Assistant full time at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul working in both in-patient and outpatient rehab. She also holds the position of Concussion Clinic Community Liaison promoting the Concussion Clinic at Bethesda Hospital to the sports and healthcare community through education and marketing. Rachel graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with an undergraduate degree in biology and from College of St. Catherine with an Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapy. For the past 7 years Rachel has worked in the rehab setting with patients dealing with traumatic brain injuries, complex medical issues, respiratory distress and Parkinson’s disease.
Introduction to Cancer Rehabilitation	3/1/2014	3/1/2014	2:40 PM	4:40 PM	3/1/2014 2:40 PM - 4:40 PM Presenter: Laura Gilchrist, PT, Ph.D. More than 12 million people in the United States have cancer or have been treated for cancer in their past. As more people survive cancer and its treatment, physical therapists need to be ready to intervene to improve physical function and quality of life in this growing population. This course will cover the common treatments for cancer, common impairments and functional limitations found in the cancer population, and physical therapy interventions appropriate for each of the common impairments.