Neuro SIG Webinar
Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Category: SIGs
Register today to join the Neurology SIG for this educational webinar! Topic: "Application of Functional Electical Stimulation (FES) in Neurologic Patient Populations" presented by Julienne Brown, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP and Robin Cvitanov, PT, DPT, NCS Course Description: For persons with neurologic disorders, recovery and maintenance of optimal function is critical. Physical Therapists may use many modalities during the rehabilitation process. This presentation will focus on the role of functional electrical stimulation (FES) to promote function. At the end of the program, attendees will be able to:
More About The Speakers: Julienne Brown, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP, is a physical therapist who provides direct outpatient care services in the Physical Therapy Department and Assistive Technology Center at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital where she works in the outpatient Wheelchair Seating Clinic. Julie received her BS in Exercise Science and her DPT from the University of Delaware. Julie is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Her outpatient treatment focus is on adolescents and adults with neurologic diagnoses with specialization in the evaluation and treatment of the spinal cord injury patient population. Julie is involved in evaluating patients for manual and power wheelchairs, delivery, and training with mobility devices and other patient care equipment in the seating clinic. She participates in program development for the spinal cord injury program at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital and has presented locally on topics related to spinal cord injury, wheelchair prescription, ad seating and positioning. In her free time, Julie enjoys bring active and spending time with her young sons ages 5 and 7. Contact hour(s): 1 general contact hour |