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Optimizing Outcomes in Rehabilitation: Motor Learning Principles and Beyond

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About the Course
Participants will, by the end of this course, gain a knowledge and understanding of how to optimize rehabilitation outcomes in their patients by using current and evidence-based application of motor learning concepts and principles of neuroplasticity.


Learning Outcomes

  • Identify both motor learning and neuroplasticity.
  • Recognize how these processes work, including considerations for older adults.
  • Identify how to utilize appropriate levels of intensity, including cardiovascular demands, to maximize neuroplasticity.
  • Identify which practice regimens to use at each stage of learning, including use of dual task practice.
  • Identify 4 types of augmented feedback.
    Identify strategies that utilize external focus of control, salience and enhanced expectancies.

About the Author
Geoff Mosely has been a physical therapist in the neuro-rehabilitation setting since 1997, when he graduated from the University of Missouri— Columbia.  He has been involved with both direct patient care and administration in an adult inpatient rehabilitation setting.  He attained his specialty board certification in neurologic physical therapy (NCS) in 2001, and was recertified in 2011.  In the past he has also received certification in vestibular rehabilitation from Emory University in 2003, and as an Assistive Technology Provider (ATP) in 2007.  He has been adjunct faculty at the Missouri State University and has been invited multiple times to guest lecture and instruct at both Southwest Baptist University and at his alma mater.  He has participated in multiple research studies, including a study recently published on the administration of the Functional Gait Assessment.  He has authored numerous continuing education seminars, and has been a guest speaker at meetings, seminars, and conferences on both the regional and national level. 

How to Receive Credit

  • Read the entire course online or in print.
  • Answer the final examination questions at the end of the course. A passing grade of 70% is required. Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
  • Provide required personal information and payment information.
  • Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
  • Print your Certificate of Completion.

Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.

Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

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