- Body Awareness in Neuro Degenerative Diseases
- Impact on Function
- Compensatory patterns (use of different muscles to complete actions)
- Decreased weight shifting ability
- Decline in proper body mechanics
- Decreased participation in functional tasks
- Impact on Function
- A New Paradigm for Neurodegenerative Disorders: Neuroplasticity and Neuro-rewiring
- How traditional rehab falls short
- Multimodal preparatory approach to treatment
- Neuro-reeducation and Neuro rewiring principles
- Evaluation & Assessment Tools to Accurately Identify & Track Neurodegenerative Changes
- Body awareness
- Reduced muscle use
- Increased fear
- Self-perception
- Assessments:
- COPM
- Functional Reach
- Berg Balance
- Thumb Localization Test
- Toe Flare Observation
- Four Square
- Intervention Techniques to Enhance Coordination and Body Awareness
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Improving Body Awareness in the Neurodegenerative Population
For neurogenerative disorders, the traditional rehab approach that solely focuses on strength and ROM can fall short. This holistic, full body approach will also help you to accurately identify and track neurodegenerative changes so that you can streamline your treatment plan. In this session, learn to restore and optimize function with novel “neuro-rewiring” approach that utilizes neuroplasticity techniques to enhance coordination and body awareness.
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- More than 1 hour of video content
- Up to 1.75 CE credits
- Certificate of completion
- Handouts and resources
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Carlene Rimes, OTR
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Carlene Rimes, OTR, is a 2016 graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, where she earned her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and bachelor’s in Healthcare Administration and Management. After being diagnosed with a brain tumor while in graduate school, Carlene directed her focus and studies towards a focus on neurodegenerative conditions. She is currently working with FGCU on research involving more innovative holistic approaches to therapy. Mrs. Rimes has been invited to present her research at the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy as well as the Florida Occupational Therapy Association and serves as a professional panelist for the Parkinson’s Association of SWFL. 2023 will mark the third year of neurological rehabilitation research in the SWFL area. Carlene established Mobile Rehab, LLC in 2020 to allow for a better level of treatment for the neurodegenerative population and currently serves as the CEO.
Speaker Disclosures
Financial: Carlene Rimes is the founder and CEO of Mobile Rehab, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Carlene Rimes has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
- Product Code:
- POS065277
- Brochure Code:
- 88603SUM
- Duration:
- 1 hour, 52 minutes
- Copyright:
- Mar 31, 2023
- Format:
- Audio and Video
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