Differential Diagnosis and Management of Peripheral Neuropathies – Part 2
Course: #4733Level: Intermediate 3 Hours 2601 Reviews
Part 2 of this two-part course covers the peripheral nervous system (PNS), common disorders, and treatment. Part II also includes less common neuropathies, Bell’s Palsy, upper and lower extremity compartment compression disorders, and neuromuscular junction disorders (NMJ).
Editor's Note: Regarding Pennsylvania credits, this course is approved by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy for 3 hours of Direct Access CE credit.
As mentioned, this is Part 2 of a two-part series. The presenter recommends completing Part I prior to Part II.
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/3.0; AL/3.0; AR/3.0; AZ/3.0; CA/3.0; CO/3.0; CT/3.0; DC/3.0; DE/3.0; FL/3.0; GA/3.0; HI/3.0; IA/3.0; IACET/0.3; ID/3.0; IL/3.0; IN/3.0; KS/3.0; MA/3.0; ME/3.0; MI/3.0; MN/3.0; MO/3.0; MS/3.0; MT/3.0; NC/3.0; ND/3.0; NE/3.0; NH/3.0; NM/3.0; NV/0.3; NY/3.0; OK/3.0; OR/3.0; PA/3.0; RI/3.0; SC/3.0; SD/3.0; TN/3.0; TX/3.0; UT/3.0; VA/3.0; VT/3.0; WA/3.0; WI/3.0; WV/3.0; WY/3.0
Course Preview
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to assist in the clinical differential diagnosis of the less common types of peripheral neuropathies including compartment syndromes, Bell's Palsy and neuromuscular junction defects.
- After this course, participants will be able to develop appropriate and safe interventions for the less common types of peripheral neuropathies including compartment syndromes, Bell's Palsy and neuromuscular junction defects.
- After this course, participants will be able to educate the client &/or family members and other health professionals on the management of their disease for optimal safety and maintenance of function for ADL.
Course created on September 27, 2023
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
| 15-25 Minutes | Less Common Neuropathies- Presentation and interventions |
| 25-30 Minutes | Covid - Presentation and interventions |
| 30-135 Minutes | Compartment Syndromes –upper extremity and lower extremity. Presentations and interventions |
| 135-160 Minutes | Bell’s Palsy - Presentation and interventions |
| 160-165 Minutes | Neuromuscular junction defect – Myasthenia Gravis (MG) presentation and interventions |
| 165-180 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Reviews
2601 ReviewsPresented By
Gary Krasilovsky
PT, PhD, SST
Gary Krasilovsky was Associate Professor and Department Chair of the Hunter College DPT Program of the City University of New York from 1992 to 2018. He has been a clinician, educator, and researcher for almost fifty years. Dr. Krasilovsky earned his Certificate in PT, MPT & PhD from NYU. He was a staff, senior & research physical therapist (PT) at NYU Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, which included part-time PT in the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Clinic. He also received advanced training and mentoring in the electrodiagnostic department. In the Hunter PT Program, he taught clinical neurology, adult neurological rehabilitation, electroneuromyography, and therapeutic exercise. He has published in various peer-reviewed journals and textbooks on various areas related to physical therapy, with an emphasis on neurology-based topics. He has been involved in multiple design versions of the EMG biofeedback system that is today JOGO – Gx and is the Chief Scientific Officer of Jogo Health. Dr. Krasilovsky is also certified as a Schroth scoliosis therapist.
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Non-financial disclosures: Gary Krasilovsky has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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