Recorded—September 11, 2007  ¦  7:00PM to 9:30PM Eastern time

Available on DVD for $24.95

Statement of Need

Health professionals other than physicians play an important role in the evaluation and management of those health conditions frequently encountered in persons with Cerebral Palsy who demonstrate spasticity and movement disorders. For example good nursing care is essential for the early identification, treatment, and prevention of the pressure sores that persons with cerebral palsy and spasticity are at risk for. In addition, Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists play critical roles in evaluation of severity of disability, as well as objective documentation of efficacy of various treatments.

Thus, in order to improve clinical outcomes, there is a need for all health professionals to learn more about the interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management of motor dysfunction often experienced by adults and children with cerebral palsy.

Conference Goal

The overall goal of this conference is to improve clinical knowledge, skills, and competency of those health professionals that provide services to adults and children with cerebral palsy who also demonstrate spasticity and movement disorders.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the role of nurses in the evaluation and management of spasticity and movement disorders encountered in adults and children with cerebral palsy.
• Discuss the role of physical therapists in the evaluation and management of spasticity and movement disorders encountered in adults and children with cerebral palsy.
• 3. Discuss the role of occupational therapists in the evaluation and management of spasticity and movement disorders encountered in adults and children with cerebral palsy.

Program Agenda and Faculty

 

Introduction and Overview

Seth M. Keller MD

Lecture 1

A Review of the Uses of Physical and Occupational Therapies in the Management of Spasticity Associated with Cerebral Palsy

Lynne Romeiser Logan PT, MA, PCS

Lecture 2

Nursing Care for the Patient with Spasticity and Immobility associated with Cerebral Palsy

Trish Radd, RN

 

Questions and Discussion

Faculty

Grantor Support

Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Allergan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Who Should Attend

Pediatricians, Internists, Family Practitioners, Neurologists, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists.

Accreditation Statement

The UTCOM-Chattanooga is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for physicians.

The American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) to provide continuing education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

UTCOM-Chattanooga designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy

UTCOM-Chattanooga requires that faculty participating in a CME activity disclose to the audience any relationship with a pharmaceutical or equipment company that might pose a potential, apparent, or real conflict of interest with regard to their contribution to the program. This information will be made available to the audiences prior to the presentation.

Activity Co-Directors

Chris Prater MD

Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine
Department of Family Medicine
UT College of Medicine-Chattanooga

Rick Rader MD

President,
American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry
Editor-in-Chief, EP Magazine

Philip B. May MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine,
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Assistant Medical Director,
Hunterdon Developmental Center
Director of Medical Education,
American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry

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