SUBJECT: Sensory Integration & Self Regulation: Early Intervention & Preschool
SPEAKER: Marie Anzalone, Sc. D., OTR, FAOTA
DATE: May 18, 2003

1. “Marie is a great speaker, well presented, organized, humorous”
2. “Great intervention ideas, I’m actually looking forward to going back to work tomorrow to apply them to the children ”
3. “Marie is extremely knowledgeable, and is an excellent teacher.”


SUBJECT: Feeding Disorders in Children
SPEAKER: Rhoda P. Erhardt, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
DATE: May 15-16 2005

1. “ Rhoda’s wonderful rapport with the group really made a difference– very valuable information — excellent use of videos and labs.”
2. “ An excellent presentation. I really learnt so much practical information.”

 

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Title:   Functional Exercise and Strengthening for the Neurologically Impaired Child
 
Presenters:   Michael DiIenno, PT, DPT, CSCS
Jacqueline Grimenstein,PT, CKTP
 
Date:  

October 25, 2009
 
Location:  

Double Tree Fort Lee George Washington Bridge
2117 Route 4 East
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 461-9000
 
Course Fee:  
Registration Fee
$225.00
Early Registration*
 $200.00
Rising Stars Staff
 $150.00

Group rate (Group of 4): Each person receives an additional reduction of $20.00 per person

*Must be postmarked before 9/25/2009
 
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):  

6 CE credits will be sought from NYPTA and NJBPTE

.6 CEUs will be awarded from the AOTA

6 hours of continuing education hours will be awarded
 
Target Audience:  

PTs, PTAs, OTs, and COTAs, who work with children will gain from this presentation.

Instruction level: Intermediate
 
Course Description:  
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL! 

This one-day, lab-based, course provides clinicians with the skills to design effective and fun treatment programs to improve function in children with special needs, by increasing their strength and endurance.

The course applies to children with hypotonia, spasticity, developmental delays and other neurological impairments.
An overview of the mechanisms that contribute to strengthening in children with disabilities is discussed as well as the role of the body systems in the process.

An evidence-based approach to examination procedures, intervention design, and outcome measure use is presented.

Practical activities and interventions for all levels of children including traditional strengthening modalities and current popular methods have immediate clinical application.

Participants will have the opportunity to practice Pilates, Martial arts; Swiss ball gymnastics, Theraband, isometric, isotonic, aerobic sequences, as well as gross motor development and endurance testing in lab.

Therapists will gain many ideas for adaptation for children of various levels and various ways to incorporate strengthening into the child’s daily routine.
 
Learning Objectives:  

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
1.Improve function by incorporating strengthening strategies into treatment programs.
2.Understand the relationship among gross motor development, the systems of the body and muscle strength development.
3.Develop muscle strength and muscle endurance programs that are incorporated into functional games and activities.
 
Speakers’ Bio:  
Michael DiIenno, PT, DPT, CSCS received his Master of Physical Therapy degree in 1999 from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University in 2003.

Dr. DiIenno is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credentialed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is the Outpatient OT/PT Operations Manager at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). He has presented the results of his strength testing and training research in children with bone disease and cerebral palsy multiple times at the APTA’s Combined Section Meetings.

Dr. DiIenno is an adjunct lecturer of physical therapy at Arcadia University, the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and Thomas Jefferson University. He has lectured and instructed physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and student physical therapists nationally and internationally on the examination and treatment of children with orthopedic and neurologic dysfunction. He has been training in the martial arts for 20 years as well as teaching these skills to children with disabilities.

Jacqueline Grimenstein, PT, CKTP received her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. She is a Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner. She presents continuing education courses on Therapeutic Taping in Pediatrics and Functional Exercise and Strengthening for the Neurologically Impaired Child nationally and internationally" . She is a member of the APTA and NDTA where she is a PT Instructor candidate. She has practiced in a wide variety of settings including 30 years within school settings. She is currently the Director of Outpatient Services at Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital in Marlton, NJ.