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    Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for the Management of Muscle Wasting

    Clinical Protocols and Hands On

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    • Physical Therapist
    • Physical Therapy Asst
    • Occupational Therapist
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    • Chiropractor, DC
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Course Description

This course, titled Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for the Management of Muscle Wasting, consists of an online video and a live component. The online video course lasts 2 hours and is divided in two parts. The first part deals with the fundamentals of electrical stimulation and the second part focuses on the fundamentals of the neuromuscular system.

Completion of the 2hr online video course is a prerequisite to attending the live course. The live course is 1.5 days and includes lectures on evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making process, research-based evidence, and contraindications and risks associated with the practice of NMES. It also includes the presentation of clinical protocols and plenty of hands-on sessions under supervision.

Registration of this course will include both the online and live components. You will receive an email confirmation once registered.

LIVE COURSE FULL DESCRIPTION:
One of the best ways to learn a new clinical skill is to review our knowledge through the creation and application of clinical protocols and then experience their effects on ourselves. It is also essential to be guided by the scientific knowledge and evidence behind this new skill. During the live course, you will work through the foundations of NMES from its technical and physiological elements to its practical application via lectures, clinical protocols and hands-on sessions. The lecture part will focus on the concepts of evidence-based practice, the clinical decision-making process, research-based evidence, and will include coverage of contraindications and risks associated with the practice of NMES. The second part will include technical demonstrations followed by your hands on experience under supervision. Finally, the clinical protocol part will demonstrate applications of NMES designed to manage muscle wasting and optimize function.

ONLINE VIDEO COURSE FULL DESCRIPTION:
Click the course title to see the video course description and objectives Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for the Management of Muscle Wasting: Fundamentals of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Neuromuscular System.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain and apply the concept of evidence-based practice
  • Outline and discuss the research-based evidence behind the application of NMES
  • List the contraindications and risks associated with NMES
  • Manipulate the dosimetric and application parameters associated with NMES
  • Prepare and use a neuromuscular electrical stimulator
  • Describe the application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation to the pediatric population
  • Summarize, judge and critique the application of NMES for the management of muscle wasting in the pediatric population

Alain-Yvan Belanger

Alain-Yvan Belanger, BSc, MSc, PhD, PT is now a retired Professor from the Department of Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy program, Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Quebec City, Canada. Dr. Belanger holds a bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from University of Montreal, a master of science degree in Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University, and a doctoral degree in Neurosciences from McMaster University. As a physical therapist, he had the privilege to work at the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympic Games.

His record of scholarship includes over 150 publications. He is the solo author of three textbooks entitled Evidence-Based Guide to Therapeutic Physical Agents, and Therapeutic Electrophysical Agents: Evidence Behind Practice, 2nd and 3rd editions. Dr Belanger was awarded the Prix d'Excellence, by the Quebec Physiotherapists Licensing Board, for his book titled Evidence-Based Guide to Therapeutic Physical Agents. The second edition of Therapeutic Electrophysical Agents: Evidence Behind Practice has been translated in Portuguese. Dr. Belanger is the founder and President of Physiometrix Ltd., from where he now works as an author and consultant in the field of therapeutic electrophysical agents.

He has extensive experience as a teacher, researcher, consultant and author in the field of human neuromuscular physiology and therapeutic electrophysical agents. Dr. Belanger has held the positions of Scientific Editor of the journal Physiotherapy Canada and President of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. He also served as Associate Editor in several journals. He has delivered multiple conferences at various national and international congresses. He has given continuing courses in the field of therapeutic electrophysical agents to Canadian and American physical therapists.


Financial Disclosures: Dr. Belanger receives an honorarium for speaking/teaching live courses. He also receives royalties for his recorded courses through CIAO Seminars.

Dr. Belanger receives royalties for the sale of his three books: Evidence-Based Guide to Therapeutic Physical Agents, Therapeutic Electrophysical Agents: Evidence Behind Practice, 2nd and 3rd editions.

Dr. Belanger is the founder and President of Physiometrix Ltd.where he is an author and consultant in the field of therapeutic electrophysical agents.


Non-Financial Disclosures: no relevant relationships exist.

Day 1

07:30 - 08:00
Registration/Check-In
08:00 - 08:30
Course introduction
08:30 - 09:00
Fundamentals and NMES prescription sheet: Review
09:00 - 10:00
Evidence-based practice, research-based indications, contraindications and risks
10:00 - 10:15
Break
10:15 - 11:15
Pulsed biphasic current, Russian current, interferential current
11:15 - 12:00
Neuromuscular electrical stimulator: Demonstration
12:00 - 12:30
Clinical Protocol I – Muscle wasting
12:30 - 01:30
Lunch (on your own)
01:30 - 03:30
Hands-on session: Protocol I - Muscle wasting
03:30 - 03:45
Break
03:45 - 04:45
Group feedback, discussion, Q&A

Day 2

07:30 - 08:00
Registration/Check-In
08:00 - 09:15
Hands-on session: Clinical Protocol II – Spasticity
09:15 - 10:30
Hands-on session: Clinical Protocol III – Range of motion
10:30 - 10:45
Break
10:45 - 12:30
Hands-on session: Clinical Protocol IV – Foot drop
12:30 - 01:30
Lunch (on your own)
01:30 - 01:45
Clinical decision-making process: Case study resolution
01:45 - 02:45
Group feedback, discussion, Q&A

Delivery VIA:

  • Live By Request - This course is available to come to you! Contact us to see how easy that can be. mail@ciaoseminars.com

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 1.25 CEUs (12.5 Hrs) PT/PTAs, OT/COTAs (unless otherwise noted)
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (OT/COTAs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (15.625 PDUs - clinical lab assessment)
  • 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 Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products,
  • or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • #1602009 and meets continuing competence requirements for PTand PTA licensure renewal in Texas
  • This course is approved by the CA Board of OT for Advanced Practice:
  • for 12.5 Hrs in advanced practice area of physical agent modalities. (25-P7)
  • 12.5 Hrs PT/PTAs in CA (CERS#15-30242-1), IL, NY, TX (12.5 CCUs)

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.


The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.


CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)


Reviews

"Loved the course. Dr. Belanger is knowledgeable and articulate, and funny! Kept the information interesting. I learned quite a lot and can't wait to get back to work to try it all out!"

- San Diego, CA / Jun 2015

"Alain was very knowledgeable and made complex concepts, easy to understand."

- San Diego, CA / Jun 2015

"The presenter was very knowledgeable and explained a complex topic in a way that could be understood and directly applied to my job. Thanks. "

- San Diego, CA / Jun 2015

"The 2-part outline of the course(online and in-person) facilitated learning and skill obtainment, as did the hands-on portion of the class. I especially liked the discussion sections. "

- San Diego, CA / Jun 2015

"I love that the course was in depth enough but not so much that you're drowning in too much info. Was simple, clear, practical and great hands on time. Thank you Dr. Belanger."

- San Diego, CA / Jun 2015

"Dr. Belanger was very knowledgeable and easily described the parameters in a way that will be carried over in the clinic."

- San Diego, CA / Jun 2015

"Dr. B was an excellent, approachable and realistic instructor. He did a great job attempting to connect NMES with our unique population."

- San Diego, CA / Jun 2015

"Well presented and very knowledgeable regarding subject matter. Suggestions to include pictures, case studies or video content. But overall very nice learning experience which has improved my understanding and application of E-sitm. Thank you."

- San Diego, CA / Jun 2015