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Medical Management of Spasticity

Description: This webinar is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of spasticity management. The course is for clinicians and researchers seeking to increase their knowledge of spasticity. The format is a case-based approach to evaluating and treating spasticity with an emphasis on adult management. The content will allow learners to gain a deeper understanding of treatment options ranging from least to most invasive.

Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • Review spasticity definition, mechanism, and methods of evaluation.
  • Discuss indications and goals of treatment as well evaluation of response to treatment.
  • Explain treatment options for spasticity management.

Instructor:  Daniel A. Goodman, MD MS

Audience:  Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, and Physical Therapist Assistants, 

Note: You will have 3 months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email 2 weeks before the expiration date.

Continuing Education Credits

Nursing

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (P0609-11/30/2022) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This CNE is being offered for 1.5 contact hours of continuing nursing education, including 0.33 pharmacology contact hours.

 Occupational Therapy

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 02640, This distance learning – independent and interactive webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Physical Therapy 

The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.5 Contact Hours.  Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the California and New York State Education Department’s State Board of Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education.  This course has been retroactively approved for 1.5 Contact Hours on 2/9/2024. 

Disclosures 

Daniel A. Goodman, MD MS
Financial: Receives a salary for teaching this course from the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Non-financial: No relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Basic Computer Requirements: To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported. High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.

 Additional requirements include:

  • Web browser: latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
  • JavaScript and Cookies enabled
  • Speaker or headset to listen to recorded audio files
  • Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators
  • Do NOT use Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge as they are not supported.

    Cancellation Policy: To request a cancellation of a live webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.

    Collections

    Nurses Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapy Assistants OTA and PTA Physical Therapist Assistants Physical Therapists Online Learning

    Tags:

    Neurologic