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APTA – Tennessee 2021 Spring MeetingPhysical Therapy in 2021 and Beyond!Friday, March 26, 2021 – Discipline TracksOrthopedic Track:Advances in the Treatment of Knee Injuries Presenter: Dr. Lindsay Remy – Dr. Remy treats all types of orthopedic injuries and conditions. Recognized for her extensive experience in sports orthopedics, she also offers specialized treatment that many sports injuries require. Whether you are an athlete or weekend warrior, you can count on her to help you regain mobility. Dr. Remy also provides orthopedic care for joint overuse, strains and sprains. She views every patient as unique with distinct needs. Thus, she tailors your treatment for your specific needs after a complete evaluation.Using today’s advanced techniques, Dr. Remy chooses the best procedures for your safe and speedy recovery. Non-surgical and surgical options depend on the severity of your condition and other health issues. Your orthopedic care starts with the least invasive procedures to treat your condition. Dr. Remy offers the highest quality orthopedic care to treat all types of sports and non-sports conditions, including:Comprehensive care for injuries of the shoulder, knee, hip and ankleAdvanced arthroscopic surgeries to treat various joint problemsNon-surgical treatment plans for joint disorders, including muscle and tendon strainsChild and adolescent orthopedic injury assessment and treatmentComprehensive Hip SurgeryPresenter: Dr. Brian Dierckman, MD – Dr. Dierckman specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the knee, hip, and shoulder for both adults and children. Dr. Dierckman currently sees patients at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics’s Southern Hills location in Nashville and the Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee.?He received his Doctor of Medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his surgery internship and residency at Emory University Department of Orthopedics. He then went on to complete a fellowship in sports medicine at Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Dierckman spent four years at SCOI before joining Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics.Prior to medical school, Dr. Dierckman attended the University of Notre Dame, where he played collegiate football. He has continued his love of sport by acting as a team physician for schools in Indiana and California. Dr. Dierckman routinely lectures and teaches around the country, training other surgeons in cutting-edge techniques of the hip.?Dr. Dierckman’s specialties include hip impingement and labral tears, hip dysplasia, arthritis of the hip and knee, knee ligament tears, meniscus and cartilage injuries, rotator cuff tears, bursitis, shoulder, labral tears and instability, anterior approach hip replacement with computer navigation, periacetabular osteotomy, hip arthroscopy including labral reconstruction, cartilage and meniscus repair/reconstruction/transplant in the knee, multi-ligamentous and revision ACL knee surgery.Course Description – This course will differentiate common hip pathologies along with the most up to date surgical techniques to treat these various pathologies. He will discuss his own personal story into becoming a hip surgeon and how that has impacted his practice and his quest for appropriate differential diagnosis to determine the best course of treatment. He will discuss his conservative care approach, when he makes a decision for surgery, and when he relies on physical therapy to improve outcomes and impact patients’ lives. Specialty Track:Meeting Students Halfway: Continuing Your Development as a Clinical EducatorPresenter: Aaron Rindflesch, PT, PhD, NCS - Dr. Rindflesch is the Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Program Director in the Program in Physical Therapy at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in Rochester, MN, where he is currently in his 18th year as a core faculty member. During that time, he has trained hundreds of clinical educators and students to improve clinical learning and teaching. In the program, he teaches courses on teaching and learning in physical therapy, durable medical equipment, qualitative research, professional management, communication, ethics and clinical neurology. He practices in the Mayo Outpatient Wheelchair and Seating Clinic. He has 19 peer-reviewed publications and has written two book chapters, including one for clinical instructors and students. He received a PhD in education from the University of Minnesota in 2007 and is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy.Course Description: In this session, we will review and address common tensions in full-time clinical education as experienced by clinical instructors and students. Common tensions among clinical instructors include knowing when to “jump in”, providing student feedback, developing a clinical curriculum and the assessment of students, especially in the professional practice expectations. A tension commonly experienced by students in the clinic is anxiety over clinical learning compared to academic learning leading to misguided solutions that include imposter syndrome and demonstration of the Dunning-Kruger effect. The session will include analysis of cases and recommendations for best practices in clinical education. Psychological Skills and Techniques to Enhance Rehabilitation and RecoveryPresenter: Rebecca Zakrajsek, PhD, CMPC: Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Zakrajsek is an associate professor in the Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior program at The University of Tennessee. She holds a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology from West Virginia University, a MS in Sport Psychology from West Virginia University, a MA in Community Counseling from West Virginia University, and a B. in Psychology from Baldwin-Wallace College. She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Becky’s?research agenda is designed to assist mental performance consultants in working effectively?with?and?through?others (e.g., coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches) to support a culture of excellence and contribute to athletes/patients optimal performance and development. She has authored articles in journals such as: Journal of Athletic Training; Journal of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology; Journal of Applied Sport Psychology; The Sport Psychologist; Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research; and International Sport Coaching Journal. She recently co-authored Mental Techniques for Performance (Independent Study Course, ISC 30.3.4) for the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. Course Description: This presentation will discuss the implementation of Physical Therapists utilizing psychological skills and techniques with patients during rehabilitation. Key psychological characteristics during each phase of rehabilitation will be highlighted. Particular attention will be given to identifying and practicing specific psychological techniques that can be integrated directly into physical therapy sessions. Lastly, this presentation will discuss the potential collaborations between Physical Therapists and Mental Performance Consultants.Bowel Dysfunction and the Pelvic ConnectionPresenter: Erin Westner, PT, DPT, PRPC - Erin has been working as a practitioner for over 10 years with a special interest in pelvic health. She has received her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification in 2017 and has now endeavored to opening up her own private practice. Prior to opening her own practice, she was a clinic director of an Outpatient Facility and a Clinical Excellence Director for the Tennessee region. She has been a supporter of the APTA and the Academy of Pelvic Health for the last 10 years. She has been highly involved with not only treating her patients but education. She has a passion to educate the community. She has been a guest lecturer for UTC DPT program, a teachers aid for continuing education courses, and has completed numerous presentations for and with other multidisciplinary practitioners to spread the knowledge of pelvic floor rehab and the effectiveness in treating various diagnosis and dysfunctions.Course Description: This presentation will focus on gut health and the effects on the body. We will be learning about various bowel dysfunctions along with the pelvic floor muscles, the connection with various systems in the body, the impact they have on health, and how we can treat these patients. Continued on next pageSaturday, March 27, 2021 General SessionsPart 1 - Treating the Post COVID Patient Across the Continuum (from the acute patient to the Elite Athlete preparing for return to sport)Featured Speakers: Stephen Connolly Emily L. Grieshaber Part 2 – Navigating the Virtual WorldFeatured Speakers: Bo Brawner Jason “Jay” MyersonBiographies: Bo Brawner, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT: Bo Brawner received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of North Georgia in 2012 following his Bachelors in Science in Kinesiology from Samford University in Birmingham Alabama in 2008. He has worked in orthopedic spine care specializing in the treatment of common Cervical and Lumbar-related disorders as well as other conditions related to the Spine such as headaches, dizziness and vestibular dysfunction and myofascial pain. He completed his COMT through IAMT and OCS shortly thereafter and has been working in an educational/clinical hybrid role since 2016 in Huntsville, AL. Bo’s philosophy of care is based on empowering the patient through utilization of heavy clinical reasoning, patient engagement/education, advanced manual therapy, dry needling, and appropriate exercise implementation with the ultimate goal of permanent resolution of his patient’s complaints.Stephen Connolly, B.Phty., OCS, CDNT: Stephen trained at the University of Queensland, Australia, graduating in 1994. In his extensive career, he has worked in private practice and hospital settings in Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Stephen has gained his credentials as an Orthopedic Specialist by the American PT Association. He is Maitland trained and has lectured at the University of Queensland and the Queensland University of Technology. Stephen has broad experience in orthopedic, sports and occupational health physical therapy. He has a particular interest in education, injury management and manual therapy, and he has developed a niche role in education and mentoring Stephen is a Certified Dry Needling Therapist and has been part of the IAMT education team since 2014, teaching and helping develop the curricula for the Trigger Point Dry Needling and Myofascial Techniques and Taping courses. In addition, he has been an examiner for the COMT certification exam. Stephen has the privilege of being the Director of Clinical Quality for Results Physiotherapy, developing and overseeing recruitment, education curriculum, and clinician development initiatives.Emily L. Grieshaber, PT, DPT: Emily graduated with her DPT from ETSU’s Physical Therapy Program in 2018. She completed her cardiovascular and pulmonary residency at the VA St. Louis Healthcare System + Maryville University in July of 2020. She returned to ETSU in August 2020 as an OMPT fellow-in-training. Jason “Jay” Myerson PT, DPT, DMT, OCS, FAAOMPT: Jason is a Physical Therapist and Leader of Clinical Development for an outpatient orthopedic multi-location practice in Connecticut and New York City. Jason is a 2005 graduate of Quinnipiac University with his Masters in Physical Therapy, and 2012 graduate of Arcadia University with his DPT. He has completed an Orthopedic and Manual Therapy Residency and Fellowship training through the Ola Grimsby Institute in 2011 and 2012. Through the OGI he achieved a Doctorate in Manual Therapy (DMT) in 2012 and became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) in 2013. He also is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), certified as a Mulligan Practitioner (CMP) and certified in Dry Needling through Myopain Seminars (CMTPT). Jason has lectured at local and national conferences. He was instructed courses in more than 26 states on topics including orthopedics, manual therapy, Telehealth, persistent pain, spinal manipulation, dry needling and male pelvic health. He serves as adjunct faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy at Quinnipiac University and Sacred Heart University.?Jason is currently the Chair for the Orthopedic and Manual Therapy Special Interest Group (OMSIG) for the Connecticut Physical Therapy Association (CTAPTA).Afternoon Breakouts: Clinical Integration of Telehealth Physical Therapy During the Pandemic and BeyondPresenter: Jason Myerson, PT, DPT, DMT, OCS, FAAOMPT - See bio aboveCourse Description: This presentation will discuss the implementation of Physical Therapists utilizing Telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss the future of Telehealth in clinical practice. Topics such as cost savings, improvements of functional outcome scores, adherence to plan of cares and provide care through state lines will be discussed. Strategies and teaching methods will be suggested to prepare DPT students to perform Telehealth services in clinical practice. Manual therapy solutions will be discussed in Telehealth for the management of neuromusculoskeletal issues. Lastly, this presentation will discuss the role of Physical Therapists performing Telehealth services to patients which will help reduce the spread of COVID-19 while providing optimal care.Outline: Participants will describe how the utilization of Telehealth may improve patient plan of care adherence, functional outcome scores and cost savingsParticipants will describe strategies for the use of Telehealth in an academic setting to prepare DPT students for clinical practice.Participants will describe manual therapy solutions when providing Telehealth to patients with neuromusculoskeletal issues. Participants will list scenarios in which Telehealth can be used to provide care remotely to patients who would not necessarily be able to receive in person care and how Telehealth may reduce the spread of COVID-19Motor Learning via Virtual RealityPresenter: Jared Porter, PhD: Porter’s research investigates how humans learn/re-learn motor skills, and how the human nervous system controls the body to generate skillful movements. He investigates how factors such as practice schedule design, skill level, motor/cognitive impairments, cognitive load, decision making, human factors, instruction/feedback, and focusing of attention interact with motor skill learning and performance. He is an active member of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is also an Associate Editor for the scientific journal Frontiers in Movement Science and Sport Psychology, and he is an editorial board member for the Journal of Motor Learning and Development and the International Journal of Motor Control and Learning.Course Description: This presentation will cover the advancements in teaching and promoting motor control utilizing new technology including Virtual Reality. Additionally, strategies for improving motor learning within physical therapy will be presented. Student BreakoutPresenter: Dr Daniel Dale PT,DPT: Dr. Daniel Dale is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Assistant Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physical Therapy at Mercer University. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University (now Georgia Southern) in Savannah, Georgia in 2011. Dr. Dale is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare, and is also a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). In addition to his teaching and clinical practice, Dr. Dale also serves as a consultant for Early Mobility, a company for consulting services and early mobility program development and management for major hospital systems countrywide. Dr. Dale is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, including the Education, Acute Care, and Health Policy and Administration sections. Dr. Dale is also a member of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). He has served on multiple committees and in leadership positions within the state and national professional associations. Currently, Dr. Dale is President of APTA Georgia, a Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, and is an active member of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) Student Leadership Development Committee.Course Description: Business leadership skills are essential for all PT and PTA students. Negotiation skills, knowing and marketing your own value, and being able to apply those skills at your first interview are paramount to your future success. This address will simplify the topic and allow students to begin to feel more comfortable with negotiation and marketing their value. Then, the speaker will provide real-life experience about the easing the transition into being a new graduate.New PT and PTA Panel Presenters: Sylvester Contreras (PT, DPT), Justin Eastenwood (PTA), Megan Lively (PT, DPT), Lea Buckenmeyer (PT, DPT), Chase Pulliam (PTA), and Mary Catherine Corriea Green (PTA) ................
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