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Exploring the Essential Features of “Robyn Otty – Piecing Together the Parkinson’s Puzzle: Maximizing Function & Improving Intervention”
Treating the unpredictable neurological progression that is Parkinson’s disease (PD) can seem random, complex, and overall difficult to manage. PD presents a host of challenges, such as changes in motor control and posture, onset of tremors, inability to initiate purposeful movement, and the mimicking of the disease from prescription drugs. Therapists have addressed such complications with traditional techniques such as movement-based approaches and compensatory strategies. However, there’s been an influx of evidence related to PD interventions showing effective methods and tools used by rehab professionals.
Let seasoned OTD, Robyn Otty, show you how cognitive rehabilitation, movement-based and non-traditional interventions fit together to influence a client’s posture, dynamic balance, initial movement, and ADLs. Review the most up-to-date literature and medical management to form successful outcomes with this population that can be used the very next day.
Speaker
Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, FAOTA, is the program director and professor at Touro University Nevada’s School of Occupational Therapy. She is a seasoned practitioner as an occupational therapist for 27 years, with over half her career in pediatrics. Robyn graduated from San Jose State University in 1994 and received her post-professional doctorate from Loma Linda University in 2020. She actively investigates cognitive approaches to occupational skill development and how students can take a more proactive approach to course design. Robyn actively presents on a variety of topics pertaining to pediatrics including handwriting, neuroplasticity, and behavior management.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Robyn Otty has an employment relationship with Hawaii Pacific University and is a consultant with TravCon and Pearson Education. She is an event coordinator and technician for Car-Fit. Dr. Otty receives speaking honorariam from PESI, Inc. and Summit Education. She receives recording royalties from PESI, Inc. Dr. Otty has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations
Non-financial: Dr. Robyn Otty is a member of the Nevada Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Objectives
- Forecast the progression of Parkinson’s Disease (PD).
- Select the latest medical management techniques to manage PD symptomology.
- Evaluate evidence-based therapeutic methods to positively influence patients with PD.
- Utilize interactive therapeutic activities, strategies and equipment to support patients with PD.
- Modify documentation skills by reviewing best practices to minimize insurance denials.
- Assess the patient for quality of movement, posture and falls.
Outline
PARKINSON’S DISEASE OVERVIEW
- Latest research
- Etiology (genetics and environmental influences)
- Medical management
- Postural influence and associated fall risk
- Motor complications
EVIDENCE-SUPPORTED ASSESSMENT TOOLS & EFFECTIVE DOCUMENTATION
- Assessment tools for:
Quality of movement
Posture
Falls - Mini-rotation
- Best-practice documentation strategies for skilled intervention
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES: TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL
- Improving dynamic balance, posture, ADLs, and initiation of movement
- Movement-based interventions
Evidence-supported movement-based programs - Cognitive approach to improve dynamic balance and ADLs
- External cuing
- Non-traditional interventions
Tai Chi
Yoga
Video games
Dance
Visualization
COMMUNITY OPTIONS
- Options to support clients and caregivers impacted by PD
HANDS-ON LAB
- Interactive Class Rotation: Session I
Tai Chi/Yoga
Adaptive equipment
Cognitive rehabilitation techniques
Tools for assessment - Interactive Class Rotation: Session II
Task-based approach
Movement-based approaches
Documentation station (case application)
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapy Assistants
Recreational Therapists
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