Tone Management Course information

[Cherie Lewis]

Title: OTnow! Newsletter

Hi everyone, Just thought I'd send along some information about an upcoming conference/workshop on Tone Management that sounded very interesting. A colleague sent the brochure along to me via e-mail...but with all the worries about viruses etc. I decided to cut and paste the content and forward the information along. Hope it's ok to forward this along.  - Cherie   Current Trends in Tone Management   Halifax, Nova Scotia April 26, 27, & 28, 2002   Presented by: Dr. Susan Pierson, MD, PT Drake Centre & the Department of Neurology University of Cincinnati, Ohio Colleen Emmett, PT Healthsouth Braintree Rehabilitation Network Braintree, Massachussetts Diane MacKenzie, OT Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia   Sponsored by: Occupational Therapy Department Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre   Course Summary and Objectives This course, through lecture, demonstration and hands on practice, will enable clinicians to: gain an understanding of the pathophysiology of spasticity and the methods of assessment. gain an understanding of the functional indications for spasticity management. demonstrate an understanding of the therapeutic management alternatives and specific rationale for each method. demonstrate an understanding of the indications for medical treatment of regional versus focal spasticity. (Chemoneurolysis and Baclofen Pumps) demonstrate an understanding of goal setting and outcome measures relevant to the spasticity intervention. demonstrate basic competency in the application of a single joint cast specific to the UE or LE and the application of an advanced casting technique specific to the LE or UE. Target Audience- OT, PT, physicians, students, educators, ortho technicians.       Course Outline Day One Registration 7:30 am - 8:00 am ( 8:00-4:30) Lecture Style Format. Designed for all health care team members involved in tone management, including physicians. � Pathophysiology of Spasticity � The Philosophy of Spasticity Management � Therapy Issues in Client Selection and Treatment � Chemoneurolysis and Baclofen Pumps � Case Presentations and Discussion Day Two (8:00-4:30) Basic Casting Workshop Designed for those involved ‘hands-on’ with tone management. � Intervention Strategies Along the Continuum � Introduction to Casting � Casting Demonstrations � Casting Practical Component � Progression and Termination of Intervention Day Three ( 8:00-4:30) Advanced Casting Workshop. Designed for those involved ‘hands-on’ with tone management. � Review of Casting Basics � Beyond the Casting Basics � Casting Demonstrations � Casting Practical Component � Progression and Termination of Intervention Speaker Summaries Susan H. Pierson, MD, PT Dr. Pierson is a board certified neurologist, currently the Vice President of Drake Center Physician Corporation, and Medical Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Neurology Services at Drake Center. She has extensive experience in the treatment of spasticity, both as a former physical therapist and as a fellowship-trained rehabilitation neurologist. She established the Spasticity and Mobility Management Program at Braintree Hospital and Rehabilitation Network, a nationally recognized center for the treatment of TBI and Stroke in Boston, Massachusetts. Colleen Emmett, PT Colleen is a physical therapist with extensive experience in the field of neurorehabilitation. A physical therapist since 1989, she is a clinical specialist with Medtronic Neurological and a consulting therapist to the Healthsouth Braintree Rehabilitation Network. Prior to 2000, she worked as a clinical specialist at Braintree in the areas of spasticity and casting management. She is the co-founder of the Spasticity Management Program at Braintree, and worked on their traumatic brain injury unit for 11 years. Diane MacKenzie, OT(Reg), OTR, BCN Diane is an occupational therapist who is board certified in Neurorehabilitation. An OT since 1989, she is currently a lecturer at the School of Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada. She has extensive experience in the area of Neurorehabilitation. Her clinical experience includes the rehabilitation and neurosurgical units at the Royal University Hospital (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan), and serving as the Clinical Specialist (brain injury unit) and Clinical Supervisor (stroke unit) at the Braintree Hospital University Rehabilitation Network (Braintree, MA). Registration Information Early Bird * Regular Day 1 Only $ 150. $ 175. Days 1 & 2 $ 225. $ 250. Days 1, 2, & 3 $ 325. $ 350. (All fees in Canadian Dollars) *Early Bird registrations must be received by March 29, 2002. After this date, regular registration fees will apply. Please note that spaces are limited for Days 2&3. Registration fees include all breaks, course handouts and materials. Lunch will be on your own each day. A full refund will be provided if notice of cancellation is received by March 29, 2002. Cancellation due to insufficient registration or illness of presenter(s) will result in refund of course registration only. Day 1 Location: New Halifax Infirmary, Summer St. Entrance, Royal Bank Theatre Days 2&3: Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre, University Ave. Entrance, Physio Gym For More Information: Contact: Eileen MacKinnon Phone: (902)-473-3526 Fax: (902)-473-4872 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A complete Course outline and Course location is available, by email or fax, upon request.