Andrew Dillen Hartley, OT graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, school of Occupational Therapy in 1995 and moved to the USA in 1996. He is co-owner of Advanced Therapy Solutions, Inc, an outpatient Physical and Occupational Therapy practice serving clients of all ages in five locations.

Mr. Hartley has 14 years of clinical experience and is trained in multiple treatment approaches with both adults and pediatrics. His interests include the treatment of deficits related to stroke, traumatic brain injury, Autism, development disorders, sensory processing disorders, ADHD, ADD and learning disabilities in infants, children and adults. His experience with sensory integration, neuromuscular re-education, brain gym, vision therapy, environmental adaptation, Tai-Chi, yoga and technology based treatment approaches for all ages has served him well as a presenter of certification courses, webinars and professional seminars. Mr. Hartley serves as a clinical advisor for Interactive Metronome and other “Therapy based” companies in research, protocol and practice development areas.

Target Audience:
This course welcomes PT/PTA , OT/COTA, ATC, and medical professionals who have completed the Interactive Metronome Certification course.

Instructional Level:
Advanced

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Have an overall understanding of the anatomy and kinesiology of the shoulder and how this neuromuscular balance can be disrupted and how IM may affect this balance.
2. Be able to determine the candidacy of a patient for the IM assessment and training and modify the application of IM based on the patient’s functional and baseline impairments related to general orthopedic or post surgical conditions of the shoulder.
3. Be able to use the IM as an assessment tool for patient baseline and functional performance
4. Know the guidelines to follow to progress a patient through the phases of IM treatment to supplement an existing rehabilitation program based on stages of recovery for the shoulder.
5. Have a good knowledge of the different exercises that can be adapted to IM treatment philosophy and methodology.
6. Know how to modify the IM settings to achieve a just right challenge based on impairments.
7. Know how to evaluate patient success and discharge recommendations.