Course Code: REL-RTS-0-ETCPPO
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Determine the neuropathophysiology and three clinical characteristics of contraversive pushing.
Select appropriate outcome measures to evaluate patients with contraversive pushing.
Determine at least five interventions to improve contraversive pushing and participation in ADLs and IADLs.
Outline:
Section 1: Contraversive Pushing and Rehabilitation
What Is Contraversive Pushing?
Neuropathophysiology
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Evaluation and Goal Setting
The Evaluation
Meet Daryl
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Interventions
Interventions
Additional Considerations
Putting It Together
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Sue
Meet Sue
Review
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Editor: Sara Dydyn OTR/L, ATP
Sara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
Subject Matter Expert: Vicky Pardo PT, DHS
Dr. Vicky Pardo is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, teaching Clinical Medicine and Neurological courses. Vicky is the chair of the Physical Therapy Admissions Committee and leads the faculty in our holistic admissions process. She has a BSc in Biology and a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Ottawa (Canada), and a Master of Health Sciences and Doctorate of Health Sciences from the University of Indianapolis. Vicky received her NDT certification in 1994. She has over 33 years of clinical experience in the treatment of adults with neurological conditions. Her research focus has been on the assessment and treatment of patients with stroke and has several publications on the topic of contraversive pushing.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Physical Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.