Pre-Conference Course: The Physical Therapist’s Role in Understanding and Promotion Sexual Health Speakers: C.A. Livingston, ARPN, PhD; Pamela Morrison, DPT, BCIA-PMDB, IMTC Hermitage C 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
This interactive course introduces the physical therapist to current issues inhuman sexual health today. Attendees will realize the vital role a physical therapist plays in making sexual health an integral part of total patient care. A focus for the day is to help participants increase their comfort level in talking with clients about sexual problems. Participants will gain an understanding of female and male anatomy and physiology, sexual response cycle, and current sexual concerns of clients that they may see in their practice today. This seminar will be packed with practical information that you will be able to take home and apply in your work. Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to: 1) Identify your role as a physical therapist in promoting the sexual health of your clients. 2) Understand the female and male sexual response cycle. 3) Identify common female and male sexual dysfunctions. 4) Describe assessment and intervention models for sexual dysfunctions. 5) Provide an understanding of special concerns in this population Registration & Details
Pre-Conference Course: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for PTA’s COURSE CANCELLED Speakers: Elizabeth Shelly, PT, BCIA-PMDB;
Patricia Jenkyns, PT
(co-sponsored with Orthopedic Section) Hermitage D 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
This one day course will give the PTA a working knowledge of pelvic floor therapy including: bladder training, EMG biofeedback, and the coordination of the abdominals and pelvic floor. The course will also include a review of anatomy of the pelvic floor, the physiology of micturition and the types of urinary incontinence. Participants will have the opportunity to practice with EMG equipment and practice bladder training instruction. Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to: 1) Apply an understanding of the physiology of micturition to patient care for urinary incontinence. 2) Provide patient instructions in bladder training and fluid modifications. 3) Maximize patient success during EMG biofeedback with proper equipment set up and patient instructions. 4) Explain the relationship of the abdominals and pelvic floor muscles and their impact on exercises and activities of daily living. COURSE CANCELLED
Pre-Conference Course: Building the Female Athlete: Issues for Health, Performance and Wellness Speakers: Mitchell J. Rauh, PT, PhD, MPH;
Barbara Hoogenboom, PT, MHS, SCS, ATC;
Jill Thein-Nissenbaum, PT, MPT, SCS, ATC;
Gail C. Friedhoff, PT, SCS;
Mark V. Paterno;
Leslie Bonci (co-sponsored with Sports Section) Hermitage A 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the Female Athlete Triad, biomechanical, neurological, and other training issues to decrease injury and increase athletic performance. Sports Nutrition for optimal health and performance enhancement for the Female Athlete will also be discussed. The latest data and applicable information for the clinician regarding issues and assessment methods to identify athletes at high-risk for the Triad will be presented. This course will also assist clinicians develop screening programs to recognize and minimize poor nutrition, identify abnormal menstrual and bone health, and address deficits in muscular performance, with the ultimate goal of minimizing the incidence of musculoskeletal injury. Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to: 1) Discuss the prevalence of disordered eating/eating disorders in various female athlete populations, athletes most at risk, current behavioral and pathological risk factors, current health profession position stands of disordered eating, and the PT's role in managing nutritional concerns in female athletes. 2) Discuss the prevalence of menstrual dysfunction in various female athlete populations, current behavioral, pathological, and biological risk factors, current health profession position stands' of menstrual dysfunction criterions for athletes and identify athletes most at risk. 3) Discuss the prevalence of low bone mineral density (BMD) levels and stress fractures in various female athlete populations, athletes most at risk for low BMD and stress fracture, understand current biological and pathological risk factors for low BMD (osteopenia/osteoporosis) and stress fracture, current health profession position stands' criterions of low BMD and stress fracture, and issues related to low BMD and stress fracture in female athletes. 4) Describe the effects of high carbohydrate and high protein diets on athletic performance, supplemental facts and fallacy, diet programs to help avoid low energy nutritional imbalances that may affect menstrual and bone processes, and counsel athletes on nutrition to prevent overtraining syndrome. 5) Identify and correct biomechanical deficits in performance of UE tasks (throwing) and LE tasks (jumping, cutting, landing, etc) and relate core performance to proper performance of all UE and LE tasks. Registration & Details
7:30 am – 11:00 am Board of Directors Meeting #1 (SoWH Suite)
8:00 am – 10:00 am – Multisection Program: Collaborative Interprofessional Professionalism: What’s all the Fuss? Speakers: David Brunson, DDS
Jody S. Gandy, PT, PhD
Linda Heun, PhD
Matthew Holtman, PhD Delta A
10:30am – 11:30am – The Role of Physical Therapy in Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Case Study Speaker: Karen Weeks, PT Canal A
1:00pm - 4:00pm Current Concepts Related to Motor Control Training and Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging for Patients with Lumbopelvic Disorders Speakers: Deydre Teyhen Kyle Kissel Jackie Whittaker, PT
(co-sponsored with Orthopedics Section) Presidential Ballroom A
1:00pm - 3:00pm Clinical Residency & Fellowship Programs: Credentialing Forum Canal A
4:30pm – 6:30pm Unopposed Exhibit Hall Hours
6:30pm - 8:00pm “Shop Talk” Canal E
A Facilitator, assigned to each table, will lead discussions on various clinical and administrative issues. Don't miss this opportunity to hear and share your "clinical pearls" with your colleagues.Cost of this session is $30 and includes buffet dinner and admission to "DJ, Dancing and Dessert"
8:00pm - 11:00pm DJ, Dancing & Dessert Canal E
Friday, February 8
7:00am - 8:00am Osteoporosis SIG Meeting Bayou A&B
8:00am – 10:00am Postural Control, Breathing, Talking and Continence: More Linked than you Think Speaker: Mary P. Massery, PT, DPT Washington B
8:00am – 11:00 am PT for Bone Health: Identifying At-Risk Patients and Tailoring PTInterventions to Individual Patients
(co-sponsored with Geriatics Section) Bayou A&B
9:00am – 11:00 am Breast Cancer and Exercise in African American Women Speaker: Jacqueline S. Drouin, PT, PhD
(co-sponsored with Oncology Section) Hermitage E
10:00am – 11:00 am Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Posture, Pressure, and Pulsion Speaker: Ann Dunbar, PT Washington B
11:00am – 1:00pm Unopposed Exhibit Hall Hours (Poster Presentations)
1:00pm – 4:00pm Don’t Be Afraid of Treating the Male Pelvic Floor Speaker: Daniel J. Kirages, PT
(co-sponsored with Orthopedics Section) Washington B
1:00pm – 2:00pm The Pauline Cerasoli Lecture Physical Therapy: A Profession of Purpose, Promise, Potential, and Power Speaker: Geneva R. Johnson, PT, PhD, FAPTA
(Joint Program with: Acute Care; Cardiovascular and Pulmonary; Geriatrics; Health, Policy and Administration; Home Health; Orthopaedics; Pediatrics; Research; Veterans Affairs; and Women’s Health Sections) Presidential Ballroom C
5:00pm – 6:00pm Lymphedema SIG Business Meeting Delta Island E
6:30pm – 8:00pmGeneral Business Meeting Washington B
Saturday, February 9
8:00am – 9:30amManagement of the Breast Cancer Survivor: Mock Tumor Board Speakers:Ann Marie Flores, PT, PhD, MS, MA
Nancy Roberge, PT, DPT, MEd
(co-sponsored with Oncology) Washington B
9:00am – 10:00am Heart Failure in Women: Clinical Implications for Physical Therapists Speaker: Hazel E. Dreyer, PT, CCS Tennessee A
9:30am – 11:00am Find Your Voice! PT Advocacy On Behalf of Oncology Patients Speakers: Justin Moore, PT
Nancy J. Roberge, PT, DPT, MEd
(co-sponsored with Oncology Section) Lincoln B
10:00am – 1:00 pm Board of Director’s Meeting #2 Section On Women’s Health Suite 11:00am –1:00pmUnopposed Exhibit Hall Hours
1:00pm – 2:30pmPT- PAC Luncheon Presidential Ballroom A
1:00pm-4:00pm Women’s Health Platform Presentations Moderator: Pamela Downey Washington B
3:00pm – 4:30pm Marketing to Women Speakers:Fatima Hakeem, PT Lincoln C
5:00pm – 6:00pm Multisection Program II: Laugh and Live Longer! Speaker: Joanne Watchie, PT, MA, CCS Delta A
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