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Keynote Speaker
Great River Ballroom on the first level (above the lobby)
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO MY CRISIS!
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Looking for Inspiration and humor? Brenda goes in depth in exploring the adversity and diversity that many people face in their lives and their attitudes toward dealing with it. This presentation will get you laughing about common stories, and you will depart feeling glad for your vocation and also feeling that you want to push yourself to make positive changes in your life.
Brenda Elsagher
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In the past few years, there has been an abundance of evidence that is related to manual wheelchair selection, set-up, and consumer training. At the same time, clinicians are under pressure to maintain or increase productivity and keep up with work pressures. During this session, we will integrate how to utilize the evaluation process for manual wheelchairs and efficiently use the clinicians time.
Carmen DiGiovine, PhD, RET
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Reviewing typical changes that occur with aging and how they affect our sensory systems in relation to balance. Their evidence-based balance dysfunction program – safe stride – will be discussed.
Carolyn Blake, PT & Mary Walker, PT
This presentation will highlight three studies that explore the effect of fitness activities for persons with disabilities. All the studies investigate what happens to the physical health and secondary conditions as a result of exercising.
Erin Simunds, MS, PT; & Nancy Flinn, PhD, OTR
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Includes a discussion on the features and techniques of negative pressure therapy, benefits of treatment, proper application, and when to go from wound healing to negative pressure therapy.
Jan Chevrette, RN, MSN, FNP-CWOCN
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This presentation will discuss neuromuscular diseases such as ALS and how the disease affects the quality of sleep.
Michel Cramer Bornemann, MD
This session offers an overview of the interconnectedness of body, mind and spirit through Integrative Therapies including acupuncture, aromatherapy, energy healing, herbal therapies, music therapy, massage therapies, and many more. Learn holistic self-care practices, experience chi (energy) to achieve harmony and balance and learn ways to feel calm and peaceful through breathing and relaxation techniques.
Sheila Judd, MA
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This presentation will discuss understanding the patients in memory care units and developing techniques to improve behavior control and medical management.
Todd Stivland, MD
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This presentation will focus on the therapist’s role in evaluating bath equipment. Styles of shower and bath chairs will be reviewed, and considerations for matching equipment to the patient’s need will also be addressed as well as tips for writing a successful LMN and reimbursement considerations.
Cathy McMillin, OTR/L, ATP
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This talk will offer participants an overview of MS, including emerging therapies and treatments, as well as available resources to support people affected by this complex disease.
Jonathan Calkwood, MD – Director, Schapiro Center for Multiple Sclerosis at the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology; & Steve Korngable – Director of Programs, National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter
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This presentation will discuss epidemiology of dual diagnosis and its impact on rehabilitation, pharmacological interventions to improve neurocognitive/behavioral issues and rehabilitation strategies to improve treatment of the dual diagnosis patient.
Jackie Kawiecki, MD
This presentation will compare and contrast healing and chronic wounds as well as discuss the relationship between lean body mass loss and wound healing. It will also explore the function of amino acids and explain the role of Juven in the patient’s plan of care.
Nancy Collins, PhD, RD, LD/N, FAPWCA; Founder and Executive Director of RD411
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To provide a description of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), the types of chambers available, the appropriate indication for use, the functions and benefits of its use to optimize the wound environment to promote wound healing and its effects of HBOT.
Lynn Gaffney, RN, HBO Therapy trained, wound healing trained
This talk will provide participants with tools to clinically define, evaluate, and provide strategies in managing the enterocutaneous fistula.
Ann Page, Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse/Specialist
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Constipation is an overwhelming concern for adults with developmental disabilities and can be life threatening. This presentation will address the pathophysiology of constipation and interventions that are helpful in managing this medical condition through the use of humor and case studies.
Jennifer Wilhelmy, RN, CNP; Terri Verner, RN; and Wendy Herbers, RN
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Home modification can be a cost-effective strategy to reduce health care costs and delay institutionalization. This talk looks at available assessment tools and which ones to use to make the best determination of the client’s current and future needs, and then determines what home modifications will best meet the accessibility and safety needs of the client and caregivers.
Carisa Rasmussen; Owner of Accessible Homes LLC; Carole Abbas, Director of Accessibility Consultants, MN Certified Accessibility Specialist, CAPS, COTA/L, Home Modification Executive Certificate USC; Alisa Boroff, Director of Access Solutions, MNAS, COTA/L, CAPS, CAASH; Andy Newstrom, co-owner of Arrow Lift, 7 years experience in accessibility industry; Meghan Hein, AmeriCorp Safe At Home Coordinator with Rebuilding Together Twin Cities
Understanding the relationship between the pelvis and spine is the basis for comprehending the asymmetries and orthopedic changes which can occur in seated posture. This presentation will focus on case studies and references that will illustrate the relationship between posture, pressure, skin integrity, function activities and the correlation to physiological systems.
Stephanie Tanguay, OTR, ATP
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This course will review the pathogenesis of various forms of muscular dystrophy with respect to effects on body structure and function. The impact upon activity and participation will be discussed, with a review of typical therapy and equipment recommendations.
Jason M. Kelecic, DPT
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Solutions Algorithms® bridges the gap between traditional wound care and evidence-based practice for acute and chronic wounds, and has been independently validated twice and accepted by the National Guidelines Clearinghouse (NGC).This lecture will address the validation process, review clinical evidence, and show successes in implementation to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes.
Andrew Marxen, RN, BAN, CWS, MBA
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This course is an introduction to managing urinary incontinence and will focus on the use of catheters, devices and products which include catheterization (intermittent, indwelling and external), and appropriate use of incontinent absorbent products. Discussion will also include alteration in skin integrity associated with incontinence, “incontinent associated dermatitis” and appropriate skin care intervention. Information on appropriate nursing strategies that are used for management and treatment will also be reviewed.
Ann Page, CWOCN/S
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Presented as frank lecture supported with a power point format, health care facts about challenges that people with disability may experience and possible treatment options are explored.
Ronna Linroth, MHHA
This session presents a systems approach to feeding disorders in children with developmental disabilities, with emphasis on the transition from dependent to independent eating. Normal and atypical development will be compared through stages of dependent, assistive, and independent eating in infants and toddlers with normal function and in children with mild, moderate, and severe dysfunction. Clinical videos will be used to identify needs, analyze data, and plan intervention.
Rhoda P. Erhardt, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
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