Electrical Stimulation to Enhance Rehabilitation Outcomes with the Mobile Electrode Technique (MET)
The mobile electrode technique (MET) is a moveable e-stim application that brings much more flexibility to treatment compared to the static limitations of traditional e-stim. It's simple and precise. The MET is designed to allow the clinician a method to deliver therapeutic stimulation in a simple and more precise manner when compared to traditional stimulation protocols. This is a course that employs user and patient friendly electrical stimulation protocols for multiple rehabilitation applications. The MET will be discussed and demonstrated as a means to enhance clinical applications in which electrical stimulation is integrated for therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, patient education and other therapeutic interventions. This technique allows the clinician to integrate electrical stimulation; for more types of therapeutic interventions and for a wide range of patients.Course Requirements:
- Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
- Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
- An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
- A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
OT Process: Evaluation
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the body’s normal neurophysiological responses to electrical stimulation.
- Explain the basic behavior of electrical currents during transcutaneous applications.
- Identify the equipment, technique, and parameters for MET stimulation.
- Identify the precautions and contraindications for MET stimulation.
- Apply MET stimulation to find electrical acupuncture, motor and trigger points.
- Apply MET stimulation to check peripheral nerve integrity
- Apply MET stimulation for muscle localization as part of a neuromuscular reeducation and EMG biofeedback program
- Apply MET stimulation for treating muscle spasms
- Apply MET stimulation as part of a stretching / flexibility program
- Apply MET stimulation as part of a strengthening / endurance program
- Apply MET stimulation as part of a rehabilitation program for individuals following stroke and spinal cord injury
- Apply MET stimulation as part of a rehabilitation program following amputation
- Apply MET stimulation as part of a traumatic edema management program
- Apply electrical stimulation as part of a wound healing treatment program
Course Instructor(s)
Tom Holland
PhD, PT
Dr. Tom Holland received his physical therapy education and his PhD degree from the Physical Therapy Program of NYU. He is an Assistant Professor at the City University of New York - Hunter College/Program in Physical Therapy. In addition, he is an Adjunct Instructor at New York University, Columbia University, and Dominican College. His practice includes per diem work at Kessler Institute (Saddle Brook NJ). Tom's physical therapist practice and specialty areas include physical modalities and kinesiology. Tom has been a Certified VitalStim Instructor since 2002 and has co-taught dozens of VitalStim Certification Courses across the country.
Financial Disclosure: Tom receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of this course. He also receives royalties for the purchase of his recorded course(s)
Non-Financial Disclosure: no relevant relationships
Course Agenda
Contact hours pre-approved for:
- 3.0 Hours
- CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #AAWA (OT/COTAs)
- This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (3 PDUs)
- As an IACET Authorized Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
- CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this program
- CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
- CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
- This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2502009#TX
- This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
- The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
- Approved for:
- 3.0 Hours PT/PTAs in AR, IL, NY, TX(APTA #2502009#TX, 3 CCUs)
- 3.5 Hours OT/COTAs in FL(CE Broker #20-400679)
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.
CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)
CIAO is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CIAO complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, CIAO is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.