Rehabilitating Lower Motor Neuron Damage with Interactive Metronome Self-Study    

APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINES:

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physical Therapy Asst
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Licensed Medical, Rehabilitation or Mental Health Professional
   

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Course Description
To understand and adapt the Interactive Metronome technology, the rehabilitation professional must have a good understanding of the benefits of the IM program related to the anatomy, physiology and limitations caused by lower motor neuron damage. With a good knowledge of the impact of IM on peripheral nerves and the neuromuscular balance deficits and pain they cause, the clinician can develop a candidacy for the program and adapt the technology appropriately.
 
Instructor(s) - One of the following:
 

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.

 
Course Objectives:

Target Audience:
This webinar welcomes the following professionals who have completed the Interactive Metronome Certification Course.

  1. Occupational Therapist
  2. Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
  3. Physical Therapist
  4. Physical Therapy Asst
  5. Athletic Trainer
  6. Licensed Medical Professional
*You must have completed the Interactive Metronome Certification course prior to attending this course.

Instructional Level:
Advanced

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

  1. Demonstrate understanding of neuron damage and healing after injury and the value of using IM in the discipline-specific assessment for these clients;
  2. Utilize IM as an assessment tool for Lower Motor Neuron injuries;
  3. Adapt IM settings to facilitate patient progress and reproduce various best practices for the treatment of lower motor neuron injuries.
*Note: This course covers information that pertains to licensed therapists and therapy assistants. COTA and PTA professionals must practice IM under the supervision of a licensed OT or PT.

 
Disclosure

The Interactive Metronome, Inc. has developed and patented a licensed technology trademarked as the Interactive Metronome®. (U.S. Patents #4,919,030; #5,529,498; #5,743,744; #6,719,690; other U.S. and foreign patents pending) Interactive Metronome, Inc. is the sole source of the following products: Interactive Metronome® , Gait Mate® and IM Home®. Because there are no other like-kind products available, course offerings will only cover information that pertains to the effective and safe use of the above-named products.

CEU's
Course Meets Requirements for:
    PTs & PTAs may submit paperwork to your state board. Check your state for eligibility.