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Digital Seminar

Neuroplasticity & Proprioception Roles in Fall Risk Reduction


Speaker:
Shelly Denes, PT, C/NDT, CFPS, CGCP
Duration:
2 Hours 01 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jul 29, 2020
Product Code:
POS064195
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: DVD

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Description

Neuroplasticity and neuroprotection provide us with a brain that can adapt not only to changes inflicted by damage but also to experiences. With this understanding, we can intervene to help with balance, gait and reducing fall risk in our patients. Proprioception is also an integral part of movement, somatosensory input, gait and balance that is impacted by aging and disease as well. We can intervene to help the somatosensory input to ultimately reduce fall risk. Evidence shows that early interventions lead to the best outcomes.

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Shelly Denes, PT, C/NDT, CFPS, CGCP's Profile

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Shelly Denes, PT, C/NDT, CFPS, CGCP, is an expert in fall prevention and neuro-rehab with more than 30 years of experience treating patients with hemiplegia, neurological diseases, neuromuscular disorders, TBI, and SCI. She has a special interest in Long COVID, autoimmunity and the impact of chronic inflammation and sleep deprivation in rehab. She has been involved extensively with neuroprosthetic devices, lower extremity orthotics, and exoskeleton devices at the Rehab Institute of Michigan. Mrs. Denes travels nationally to present seminars on fall prevention, Long COVID and geriatric rehabilitation. Additionally, her expertise has been presented through expert witness work and consulting both nationally and locally. She also sits on the State of Michigan Fall Prevention Coalition committee. Shelly Denes is a graduate of University of Michigan’s PT program, and she earned her certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Adult Hemiplegia (NDT) at the Rehab Institute of Chicago. She helped create the certifications for ‘Fall Prevention Specialist’ and ‘Geriatric Care Professional’ with Evergreen Certifications, holds these two certifications and sits on their advisory board.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes is the owner of Denes Physical Therapy Consulting LLC. She is a consultant with Experts in Therapy LLC and previously with NewGait™. She receives a speaking honorarium from Motivations, Inc. Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes is an advisory board member for Evergreen Certifications. She serves on the Fall Prevention Coalition Committee at Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.


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Objectives

  1. Analyze the framework for postural control (somatosensory input) and its impact on reducing fall risk. 
  2. Determine the best options to screen, assess and intervene with somatosensory deficits. 
  3. Assess the scientific impact of exercise on neuroplasticity and neuroprotection. 

Outline

Framework for Posture Control  

  • Somatosensory input and impact on reducing fall risk 
    • What is proprioception? 
    • Light touch and vibration 
    • Vision and vestibular impacts 

Screen, Assess and Intervene 

  • CDC’s STEADI initiative 
  • Romberg Test  
  • Treatments and interventions to improve proprioception 
  • Case study: significant proprioceptive deficits 

Neuroplasticity 

  • Drivers of neuroplastic changes 
  • Behavior and its impact on rehab 
  • 10 principles of neuroplasticity 

Science behind Exercise 

  • Impact on neuroplasticity and neuroprotection 
  • Evidence based programs 
  • Appropriate exercise RX for older adults 
  • Exercise and balance recommendation 

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Exercise Physiologists

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