Interventions for Stability Aspects of Motor Control: Developmental and Neurologic Disorders Across the Lifespan

Brief outline (Detailed outline)

Impaired stability of joints or body segments from a lack of motor control is a problem that affects individuals with neurological pathology, resulting in pain, limitation of activity and participation, and potential injury.   Current interventions to enhance motor control stability will be discussed, along with case examples and supporting evidence.

Objectives

• Describe possible causes and consequences of joint/segment instability in the individual with impaired motor control.
• Explain the purpose and clinical use of three evidence-based interventions to enhance motor control stability in neuromuscular disorders.
• Discuss strengths and weaknesses of current available evidence for these interventions, and offer suggestions for future research. 

Organiser

Monica Diamond (United States of America)

Monica Diamond, MS, PT, C/NDT has over 30 years’ experience treating adults with neurological diagnoses, and currently practices at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute / Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

Monica received her bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.  She holds adjunct faculty appointments and is a frequent guest lecturer at several universities. She has completed clinical research and has presented at American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association (NDTA) national conferences.

In addition to her clinical work and teaching, Monica is an active NDTA and International Bobath Instructors Training Association (IBITA) instructor.  For over 20 years, she has taught nationally and internationally, providing therapists with the clinical skills they need to effectively manage the adult patient with a neurological diagnosis.

Monica contributed to the writing of the book entitled: Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach: Theoretical Foundations and Principles of Clinical Practice and was one of the authors of the Study Guide written to accompany the book.  She is a co-author of a chapter in the neuromuscular rehab text by Dennis Fell to be published in 2010.

Speakers

Deborah Nervik (United States of America)

Doctor Nervik graduated from the University of Vermont in 1981 with a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy. In 1999, she earned a Master of Health Science Degree from The University of Indianapolis and in 2000, a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce College. For 28 years, she has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient clinics, early intervention programs, school districts, and private practice with a concentration in pediatrics. In 2009, she earned a Doctorate of Health Science degree from The University of Indianapolis.  Her research is in the area of health promotion and obesity in children. The abstract of her dissertation research was published in Pediatric Physical Therapy December 2009.

In 1994, Deb became a Pediatric Certified Specialist from The American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, and was then re-certified in 2004. She has served two terms as an item writer for the certification examination. Deb is currently active in and serving on the Board of Directors for both the EEIN Mentorship Program in New Hampshire and The NH American Physical Therapy Association. She has been a presenter for both organizations several times. She has also served as Delegate and Chief Delegate for the NHAPTA. In 2007, Deb presented a poster at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association about the EEIN mentorship program and a poster in 2010 at the APTA’s Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference on the relationship between BMI and motor development. She is co-author to two chapters in Neurological Rehabilitation by Dr. Dennis Fell (to be published 2010). Deb has been adjunct faculty at Fitchburg State College since 2000 teaching in their special education graduate studies program and is currently teaching Pediatrics and Lifespan at Franklin Pierce University, as well as assisting in evidenced based practice and advanced imaging.

Dennis Fell (United States of America)

Dennis Fell, PT, MD is Associate Professor and Chair of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, University of South Alabama and Adjunct Professor at University of Alabama-Birmingham.  For 18 years, Dr Fell has taught neurologic PT including online courses at two Universities, and lectures internationally.  Dr Fell is currently completing a neuromuscular PT textbook for Prentice Hall. He has collaborated with PT programs in Zambia and South Korea and has presented in Yokohama, Barcelona and Vancouver on topics of neurologic PT and evidence-based practice. In 2007, 2008, and 2009 his courses on Evidence-Based Practice were selected by the organizing committee for presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) annual conferences and were well attended.  He has also published several peer-review articles on PTs information seeking behavior to support evidence-based practice and a model for progressing intervention in neuromuscular PT.
Primarily an academic PT, he provide physical therapy for patients with neurologic and pediatric disorders.  He is a member of the APTA, APTA Section on Education, APTA Neurology Section, APTA Pediatric Section and the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association and is currently Treasurer of the APTA Neurology Section.  He has been honored with membership in Alpha Eta Allied Health Honor Society, the University's "Excellence in Teaching" Award for 2001,the College of Allied Health Faculty Service Award for 2006, and the Alabama Statewide Chapter Leadership Award recipient in 2008.

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