SPASTICITY MASTERCLASS FOR REHAB PROFESSIONALS!
How Neuro Therapists Can Help their Clients with Spasticity Through Knowledge Translation of Key Concepts into Clinical Practice
If you’re like us and have a passion for working with individual people with neurologic conditions, you know there are both rewards and challenges.
Spasticity happens to be one of those symptoms that frustrates people with neurological conditions and therapists alike because of its complexity and impact on quality of life.
It can feel daunting for both new and experienced practitioners because it's not well understood and difficult to manage.
Sure, it’s amazing when you can help a person with a neurological condition improve their reaching, gait or posture…
But what happens when that pesky spasticity rears its ugly head again and again and interferes?
These are the times both you and your client feel like crying because you just don’t know what to do.
Listen…
Knowing how to address, manage and overcome the effects of spasticity on function can literally be life changing for your clients.
You may not even realize the myths and misconceptions you’re operating under about spasticity that are holding you back. Plus, all-consuming spasticity can affect the arms, legs and trunk impairing function, motor control and independence.
You may wonder...
What are the best treatment interventions for someone with spasticity in their arm and hand?
How do you reduce spasticity in the leg and improve gait quality?
Where do you even begin?! And how in the world do you progress them?
If you’ve ever been frustrated by spasticity, you’re going to LOVE what we have for you!
Introducing...
THE SPASTICITY MASTERCLASS FOR REHAB PROFESSIONALS!
This 6-part course equips therapists with practical strategies to better understand and treat spasticity and hypertonicity in both the upper and lower extremities. With updated content that brings together OT, PT, and MD perspectives, it offers interdisciplinary insights and mentorship to help clinicians dispel common misperceptions, design effective treatment approaches, and immediately apply new techniques in practice.
WITH 6.5 CONTACT HOURS
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS MINI COURSE?
Lesson 1: Foundations for Managing Spasticity in Neuro Rehab
In this lesson, we’ll discuss the motor system impairments resulting from central nervous system damage, compare and contrast two differing spasticity scales, and discuss the misperceptions of spasticity and hypertonicity that may be holding you back.
Lesson 2: Upper Extremity
Learn and discover various evidence-based treatment options to improve function in the upper extremity, a huge area of desire for so many folks living with spasticity. Come away with an approach to treating the entire upper extremity including the shoulder and scapula.
Lesson 3: Lower Extremity
In this lesson, you will learn key ways to address spasticity in the lower extremities to improve walking and function. Learn the latest evidence-based strategies and where to start with your client no matter their ability level.
Lesson 4: Spasticity and Hypertonicity - Impacts on Movement and Functional Task Design
Examine how spasticity and hypertonicity influence movement patterns and learn how to design task-specific interventions that promote engagement and functional success.
Lesson 5: Collaborative Approach to Spasticity Management: MD & OT Insights
Gain interdisciplinary perspectives on spasticity management, including medical considerations, occupational performance, and collaborative approaches that optimize patient outcomes.
Lesson 6: Synapse Session with JJ - Focused Mentorship on Spasticity Management
Join JJ for an interactive mentorship session that bridges theory and practice through clinical problem-solving, case discussions, and real-world application of spasticity management strategies.
BONUS Resource:
Spasticity Progressions for the UE and LE Cheat Sheet
TRULY A NON-TRADITIONAL EDUCATION MODEL THAT FITS YOU! IT'S A NO-BRAINER!
IN SUMMARY, HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET...
✔ Lesson 1: Foundations for Managing Spasticity in Neuro Rehab
✔ Lesson 2: Upper Extremity
✔ Lesson 3: Lower Extremity
✔ Lesson 4: Spasticity and Hypertonicity: Impacts on Movement and Functional Task Design
✔ Lesson 5: A Collaborative Approach to Spasticity Management: MD & OT Insights
✔ Lesson 6: Synapse Session with JJ: Focused Mentorship on Spasticity Management
✔ Bonus Resources: Spasticity Progressions for the UE and LE Cheat Sheet
✔ 6.5 CONTACT HOURS
AND HERE'S WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING...
Your desire to be the best you can be for your clients is what keeps you seeking more learning opportunities.
Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of focused content addressing exactly what you need...
You may find basic content out there, but what about specific challenges, the hardest problems, and the latest Spasticity research?
