MODALITIES FOR THE UPPER EXTREMITY

Description: The use of modalities as an adjunct to other therapeutic interventions often expedites and enhances patient outcomes. This seminar is designed to educate clinicians in the use and understanding of commonly used modalities and their applications for a variety of clinical conditions. Lecture will address the theoretical basis and efficacy of each modality, physical properties (parameters) of the devices, the body’s physiological response to stimulation, indications and contraindications, and application techniques. Case scenarios, demonstrations, and significant amounts of lab time following presentations will allow the participants to integrate the information for use with patients upon return to the clinic.

PARTICIPANT COMMENTS
“Finally a modalities course that is clear, concise and hands on”

“Very well organized with lots of hands on lab time”

“Susan knows her stuff—loved the chance to try all the various units. Plenty to go around for everyone”

“Terrific mixture of lecture and lab”

“My third course on modalities and by far the best”

Location: Newport News, VA

When: April 10, 2010, 08:00 AM – April 11, 2010, 05:00 AM

Sponsor: THERAPY NETWORK SEMINARS

Link: http://www.TNSeminars.com

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Short blurb: A comprehensive, practical, and non-intimidating program designed to enhance the understanding of commonly used modalities and their applications for a variety of clinical conditions. Lecture/lab addresses theory, efficacy, parameters, physiology, contraindications and application techniques.

Instructor name: Susan Lee Klonne, OTR/L

Instructor bio: Susan Lee Klonne, OTR/L …is an author, clinician and educator with over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience in rehabilitation. She co-authored the chapter on modalities in Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, 4th edition edited by Catherine Trombly and was a prominent figure in the development of the laws describing the use of modalities by OTs in Georgia. She has been teaching seminars nationally on electrotherapy topics for the past 18 years in addition to holding adjunct faculty positions at the OT programs of the University of South Alabama and Bishop State University in Mobile, AL. Over her career she has developed clinical services for inpatient, outpatient, school and community based programs in both adult and child care. As a sales manager for a national distributor of electrotherapy equipment in the early 90’s, she began providing OTs and PTs with educational programs and individual consultation regarding electrotherapy applications on a daily basis. Having educated hundreds of clinicians over the years has provided her with the skills necessary to translate physical and electrophysiological principles into practical application. She is now a consultant in private practice in Cincinnati, OH.

Contact hours: 15

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