Shelly Denes & Karen Pryor – Post – COVID-19 ‘Long Haulers’ Acute & Chronic Effects: Evaluation & Treatment

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Speakers: Shelly Denes, PT, C/NDT, CFPS, CGCP |  Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS

Duration: 1 Hour 59 Minutes

Format: Audio and Video

Copyright: Nov 12, 2021  

Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description:

The unfortunate reality is that Covid-19 is well known by all. However, emerging in the aftermath is the label “Covid-19 Long haulers” in which ailments continue after the active Covid-19 phase. Effects may include organ failure, debilitating weakness, POTS, respiratory distress or failure, and more. Are you prepared to recognize and confidently manage this patient population in the rehabilitation setting? Join Karen Pryor, Phd, PT, DPT, ND, CH, CFPS and Shelly Denes, PT, CFPS, C/NDT and draw from each having 40+ years of experience while learning how to organize multi-system evaluation, reset the autonomic nervous system and successfully treat post Covid-19 patients.  

• Improve knowledge of Covid-19 multisystem damage 
• Understand POTS and develop a safe course of treatment 
• Gain information relating to dysfunction of the autonomic system 
• Apply evidence-based strategies in relation to sleep, diet and hydration
• Demonstrate confidence in self and patient protection from cross contamination and virus spread 

Whether working in hospitals, long- term care, skilled nursing facilities, home health or outpatient facilities, this course will provide a pathway toward rehabilitation and recovery. 

Speaker:

Shelly Denes, PT, C/NDT, CFPS, CGCP, is an expert in fall prevention and neuro-rehab with more than 30 years of experience treating patients with hemiplegia, neurological diseases, neuromuscular disorders, TBI, and SCI. She has a special interest in Long COVID, autoimmunity and the impact of chronic inflammation and sleep deprivation in rehab. She has been involved extensively with neuroprosthetic devices, lower extremity orthotics, and exoskeleton devices at the Rehab Institute of Michigan. Mrs. Denes travels nationally to present seminars on fall prevention, Long COVID and geriatric rehabilitation. Additionally, her expertise has been presented through expert witness work and consulting both nationally and locally. She also sits on the State of Michigan Fall Prevention Coalition committee. Shelly Denes is a graduate of University of Michigan’s PT program, and she earned her certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Adult Hemiplegia (NDT) at the Rehab Institute of Chicago. She helped create the certifications for ‘Fall Prevention Specialist’ and ‘Geriatric Care Professional’ with Evergreen Certifications, holds these two certifications and sits on their advisory board.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes is the owner of Denes Physical Therapy Consulting LLC. She is a consultant with Experts in Therapy LLC and previously with NewGait™. She receives a speaking honorarium from Motivations, Inc. Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes is an advisory board member for Evergreen Certifications.

Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS, has a doctorate in physical therapy and has practiced for 40 years in the field. Dr. Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, an integrative therapy clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. Involved with early intervention in the birth-three population for over 30 years, she has developed neuroplasticity techniques that are used in a wide variety of settings, including homes, childcare centers, and school systems, to advanced pediatric therapy programs.

Dr. Pryor serves on several boards, including the Leadership Interagency Council for Early Intervention (2014-2019), a position to which she was appointed by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. In 2010, she received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her contributions to the advanced treatment of children from President Barack Obama. In addition to her work with children, Dr. Pryor has served as an adjunct professor at the Tennessee State University Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She is a clinical instructor for several universities and colleges. With her years of experience and passion for complete wellness, Dr. Pryor advances a more expansive view of how to integrate therapy throughout the lifespan by using neuroplasticity techniques.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Karen Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, LLC and is a field examiner for PDMS-3. She has employment relationships with Tennessee State University, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Physical Therapy School, the Daymar Physical Therapy Assistant School and the Volunteer State Community College. She is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. Karen Pryor receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Karen Pryor is a reviewer with Tennessee Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Association. She is an Ambassador for National Down Syndrome Society

Objectives:

1. Investigate post-viral autonomic dysregulation and how to rewire function with neuroplasticity techniques.
2. Differentiate, accommodate, and treat rehabilitation challenges such as brain fog with poor memory of home program, tachycardia, POTS, and immune system challenges.
3. Appraise nervous system involvement HPA axis – hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal dysregulation related to COVID-19 and how simple therapy techniques can assist with regulation. Justify proning for oxygen saturation.

Outline:

Post-viral Autonomic Dysregulation  

• Rewiring function with neuroplasticity techniques 
• Evaluation techniques to assess autonomic function  
• Activities to incorporate in exercises and multisensory treatments for re-regulation

Differentiate, Accommodate, and Treat  

• Rehabilitation challenges  
• Brain fog, poor memory and influence on HEP 
• Tachycardia, POTS, and immune system challenges 
• Advanced evaluation techniques to recognize COVID-19 influence  

Achieving Auccessful Therapy Treatments

• Rehabilitation challenges  
• Changes in blood pressure, heart rate, alertness, mental clarity 
• Multisystem organ dysfunction  

Appraise Nervous System Involvement HPA Axis  

• Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal dysregulation related to COVID-19 
• Therapy techniques to assist with re-regulation

Effects of Nervous System

• Symptoms Assist in re-regulation
• Rationale for proning for oxygen saturation
• Increase oxygenation and strengthening muscles used for successful O2 / CO2 exchange

Target Audience:

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors

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