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Join NDTA as we Connect in Connecticut!
NDTA™ is especially pleased to present our 2006 Annual Conference,
“Muscles in Action.” You will find this to be an extraordinary experience!
Illustrious speakers. Four productive days of education. Exciting interaction
with suppliers. Invaluable exchanges with your colleagues. All this, together with
fun and inspiration too…
The 2006 Conference promises to be filled with illuminating sessions that
will broaden your understanding of science and research while expanding your
knowledge of clinical interventions.
We have brought together leading researchers and clinicians who offer seventeen
distinctive sessions along with the expanded programs being presented by
Dr. Richard Lieber and Dr. Donald Neumann.
During the conference you will find numerous opportunities to renew acquaintances, meet new colleagues and connect with industry partners and the leadership
of NDTA. New this year as part of the Exhibitor Showcase is the “Grazin’ Thru
the Hall” luncheon. Hear about “NDTA Focus 2007” during lunch on Friday and
be sure to join us as we honor Judith Bierman at the Saturday Award of Excellence
presentation. Plan now for some “fun & fundraising” at this year’s auction. We are
looking to you for support in funding research to meet the challenges facing NDT.
As a dedicated professional, you face the challenge of finding the time and resources
to leave work behind and invest in your professional growth. We appreciate your
participation and believe the value you receive by attending the NDTA 2006
Conference will meet or exceed your expectations. We look forward to seeing you there!
Therese McDermott, MHS, CCC-SLP • NDTA President
Lois Bly, MA, PT • Conference Co-Chair
Carol Nunez Parker, OTR • Conference Co-Chair
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and evening cocktails. Complimentary self-parking is available for NDTA
guests. The Westin also offers complimentary shuttle service to the many
shops and restaurants of Stamford Town Center, just minutes away.
The Westin Stamford is offering NDTA guests special rates of $149,
single/double occupancy, plus tax. NDTA recommends that you make your
reservations early. Reservations will be available until our group of rooms has
sold out, which may be earlier than the cut-off date of September 1, 2006.
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N D TA 2 0 0 6 C O N F E R E N C E • M U S C L E S I N A C T I O N • O C T O B E R 5 - 8 , 2 0 0 6
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each way, you must book online by October 4th
through the link at www.ndta.org.
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N D TA 2 0 0 6 A N N U A L C O N F E R E N C E
Registration Desk Opens
Daily at 7:00 a.m.
MUSCLES IN ACTION • CONFERENCE PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2006
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAMS
• Putting Pieces Together: A Blend of
Sensory Integration and NDT
Kimberly Barthel, OTR and
Mary Hallway, OTR/L
• The Team Approach to Assessment and
Treatment of the Baby
Lois Bly, MA, PT; Madonna Nash, OTR/L;
Therese McDermott, MHS, CCC-SLP/L
• With Better Rockers, We Can Roll
Kathleen Ganley, PhD, PT; Lauren Beeler, PT,
PCS; Beth Fisher, PhD, PT
• Gravity: The Enemy of the Hemiplegic UE
Cathy Runyan, OTR/L
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2006
MORNING GENERAL SESSIONS
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
President’s Welcome
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006 (continued)
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS
• Clinical Decision Making Before and
After Botox and Baclofen: An NDT
Perspective
Linda Kliebhan, PT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 2006
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Morning General Session
• A Kinesiologic Review of Muscle and
Joint Interactions, continued
Donald A. Neumann, PhD, PT
• FES, continued
Gad Alon, PhD, PT
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Refreshment Break
• Linking TheraTogs With NDT
Marlenne Burt, MS, PT
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Award of Excellence Luncheon
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 2006
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Morning General Session
• A Kinesiologic Review of Muscle and Joint
Interactions: A Guide to Understanding
Normal and Abnormal Movement
Donald A. Neumann, PhD, PT
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS
• Facilitation of the Lower Extremities
for Upper Extremity Function
Gail Ritchie, OTR/L
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Exhibitor Showcase & Morning
Refreshment Break
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Human Musculoskeletal Design
Richard L. Lieber, PhD
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Connect in Connecticut Networking
Luncheon
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Structural & Functional Changes in Muscle
Secondary to Chronic Spasticity
Richard L. Lieber, PhD
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS
• Muscle Synergies in Daily Life: Focus on
the Upper Extremity
Madonna Nash, OTR/L
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Opening & Lunch
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS
• Overview of the Use of Botulinum Toxin
Type A and Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy
Tonya Johnson, PhD (Allergan) and
Cara Talty, PT (Medtronic)
• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in
the Management of Upper Limb and
Locomotor Deficits of Adult Stroke
Survivors
Gad Alon, PhD, PT
• Bridging the Gap: Improving Functional
Mobility through Proximal Stability
Jane Styer-Acevedo, PT
• Support: The Overlooked Function of the
Upper Extremity
Cathy Hazzard, MBA, B.Sc, PT and
Karen Brunton, B.Sc, PT
• The Acquisition of Speech Motor Control
in Children with Cerebral Palsy:
Coordination of Respiratory, Laryngeal,
Velopharyngeal and Oral-Motor
Subsystems
Carol A. Boliek, PhD
• TheraTogs Live-In Orthotic Systems:
Rationale Derived from the Sciences
Beverly Cusick, PT, MS, COF/BOC
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Showcase & Afternoon
Refreshment Break
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Showcase & Break
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Exhibitor Showcase, Reception,
Fundraising Auction, Staffed Poster Session
• Pediatric Gait Treatment: Connecting
the Abdominals to the Legs
Kacy Hertz, PT
• Lower Extremity Intervention:
Making the Connection
Beth Fisher, PhD, PT
• Breathe, Breathe, Breathe! Activating the
Rib Cage & Respiratory Musculature
Rona Alexander, PhD, CCC-SLP, BRS-S
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Afternoon Refreshment Break
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Roundtable Discussion Breakfast Session
Moderated by Faculty
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wrap-Up Panel Session
Panelists to include: Rona Alexander,
Lauren Beeler, Madonna Nash,
Cathy Hazzard
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SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
N D TA 2 0 0 6 C O N F E R E N C E • M U S C L E S I N A C T I O N • O C T O B E R 5 - 8 , 2 0 0 6
THURSDAY GENERAL SESSIONS
Human Musculoskeletal Design
Richard L. Lieber, PhD
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Dr. Rick Lieber is the Founding Director of the
“National Institute of Skeletal Muscle Research
(NSMRC)” at U.C. San Diego which leverages
muscle biology knowledge to solve clinical
problems. Among his many publications is
the textbook, Skeletal Muscle Structure,
Function and Plasticity. In this session,
Dr. Lieber will present the basic properties of
muscles, joints and tendons and then show
how these are integrated in order to create a
functional joint. He will also discuss the clinical
and surgical significance of this design.
Objectives:
• Understand the basic structural properties
of skeletal muscle fibers and whole
skeletal muscles
• Understand the basic biomechanical
properties of human tendons
• Understand basic joint kinematics
• Distinguish the way in which muscle,
tendon and joint properties interact to
produce a functional torque motor
• Provide clinical examples of the design
of various torque motors of the upper
and lower extremity
• Realize the adaptive capacity of torque
motors, especially in response to clinical
modalities
Structural and Functional Changes in
Muscle Secondary to Chronic Spasticity
Richard L. Lieber, PhD
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dr. Rick Lieber will discuss the response of
skeletal muscle to upper motor neuron lesion,
both in general and as specifically related
to Cerebral Palsy. He will illustrate experimental methods that can be applied to
human subjects as well as biopsy specimens.
Finally, he will suggest the clinical implications of these structural changes.
Objectives:
• Describe the changes in muscle fiber type
and contractile properties after upper
motor neuron lesion
• Become familiar with the evidence in the
literature for muscle changes secondary
to spasticity
• Understand passive joint mechanical and
passive muscle mechanical properties
• Define the intracellular and extracellular
adaptations in skeletal muscle secondary
to spasticity
• Suggest rational treatment of spastic
skeletal muscle based on the experimentally-measured properties
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THURSDAY AFTERNOON
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
TRACK A
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in the
Management of Upper Limb and Locomotor Deficits of Adult Stroke Survivors
Gad Alon, PhD, PT
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Gad Alon will provide an evidencebased foundation for the use of electrical
stimulation in combination with task-specific
training of the sensory-motor systems to
manage the body’s various physical impairments and functional deficits following
damage to the CNS. He will present selected
clinical cases for a “Grand Round”
discussion of how to maximize recovery of
upper limb function and recovery of locomotion ability of patients that survived CVA.
Dr. Alon will also share the latest clinical
research findings that support the use of
FES in stroke rehabilitation.
Objectives:
• Differentiate and select the appropriate
training paradigms from those presented
• Discuss the major electrophysiological
and clinical advantages and limitations
of using FES in stroke rehabilitation
• Determine why, how and when a stroke
survivor is a candidate for FES training
TRACK B
TheraTogs Live-In Orthotic Systems:
Rationale Derived from the Sciences
Beverly Cusick, PT, MS
(with Marlenne Burt, PT, MS)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Beverly Cusick will review the principles of
and precautions pertaining to skeletal
modeling mechanisms. She will include a
discussion of Bly’s components of antigravity
motor skill acquisition and Sahrmann’s muscle
balance theory. Learn how these concepts are
applied to the use of TheraTogs orthotic
undergarment and strapping systems as well
as the limitations of the TheraTogs systems.
Objectives:
• Discuss modeling influences of movements and gait patterns (normal and
compensatory) on bone structure and
joint alignment in the torso and lower
extremities
• Describe how TheraTogs strapping
systems can implement the skeletal
modeling mechanisms
• Explain the precautions against threatening
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joint integrity with TheraTogs strapping
systems for older children and adults
Acknowledge the contribution of normal
antigravity extension in the neck, trunk
and hips to the achievement of postural
integrity and efficient motor skills and
apply this principle to the design of a
TheraTogs strapping plan
Differentiate between muscle dominance
and muscle strength in an imbalance
muscle force couple
Explain the functional and motor learning
significance of dominant/shortened
musculature
Describe the influences of muscle dominance on neighboring joint stability and
on the other components of the involved
functional force couple and apply these
insights to TheraTogs strapping applications as priorities
Linking TheraTogs With NDT
Marlenne Burt, PT, MS
(with Beverly Cusick, PT, MS)
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Marlenne Burt will review case presentations that relate the findings of a comprehensive evaluation to the decision-making
process for selecting TheraTogs strapping
systems. She will illustrate principles of NDT
as they apply to TheraTogs system designs
and goals.
Objectives:
• Suggest TheraTogs strapping applications designed to carry over NDT objectives of optimizing joint and postural
alignment for presented cases
• Relate TheraTogs strapping applications
to the following NDT principles:
» Providing graded input to enhance
body awareness and perceptual-motor
interpretation
» Enhancing eccentric control and
timing of motor responses
» Encouraging effective use of the base
of support to facilitate initiation and
sequencing in movement
» Enhancing anticipatory components of
posture by recruitment of postural
synergists and/or antagonists
» Providing precision of therapeutic
handling
» Allowing functional and meaningful
activities to be practiced and repeated
as a component of motor learning
» Encouraging the client to move freely
in self-initiated activities
N D TA 2 0 0 5 C O N F E R E N C E • T H E W E S T I N S TA M F O R D • S TA M F O R D , C O N N E C T I C U T
TRACK C
An Overview of the Use of Botulinum
Toxin Type A and Intrathecal
Baclofen Therapy
Tonya Johnson, PharmD (Allergan)
Cara Talty, PT (Medtronic)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Dr. Tonya Johnson will review adult spasticity
and cervical dystonia and some common
clinical patterns of spasticity. She will also
discuss the pharmacological mechanism of
the action and use of Botulinum Toxin Type A
in spasticity and cervical distonia.
Objectives:
• Utilize key elements of the NDT Enablement
Classification of Health and Disability for
assessing children prior to tone
management interventions to determine
appropriate functional outcomes
• Plan effective treatment protocols following
tone-management interventions utilizing
NDT therapeutic handling, equipment and
home programming
• Modify treatment planning based on longterm considerations for tone management
Objectives:
• Identify various spasticity and cervical
dystonia clinical presentations and
treatment options for these conditions
• Discuss the mechanism of action of botulinum toxins and the key differences
between the botulinum toxin serotypes
• Understand the role of Botulinum Toxin
Type A in spasticity and cervical dystonia
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
GENERAL SESSIONS
Cara Talty will discuss Medtronic’s Intrathecal
Therapy as indicated for the management of
severe spasticity of spinal and cerebral origin.
She will provide a therapy overview with a
special focus on patient selection, screening,
and post-implant rehabilitation to maximize
therapy outcomes.
Objectives:
• Define spasticity, related anatomy and the
current understanding of the patho-physiology of spasticity
• Describe the benefits and detriments of
spasticity and how they relate to goal setting
• Describe the patient examination and evaluation, including the use of appropriate
outcome measures and related rehabilitation interventions
• Discuss the role of the interdisciplinary
team in the assessment, screening test,
post-implantation and follow-up rehabilitation as it relates to ITB Therapy
Clinical Decision Making Before and After
Botox and Baclofen: An NDT Perspective
Linda Kliebhan, PT
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Linda Kliebhan will focus on aspects of clinical
decision-making before and after tone
management interventions such as Botox injections and Baclofen pumps. She will address
treatment planning that includes setting appropriate functional outcomes and determining
frequency of treatment. Through video-case
presentations, Linda will also cover NDT
treatment strategies post-Botox or Baclofen
including: direct intervention, equipment, homeprogramming and long-term considerations.
A Kinesiologic Review of Muscle and Joint
Interactions: A Guide to Understanding
Normal and Abnormal Movement
Donald A. Neumann PT, PhD
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Focus on Upper Extremity & Trunk
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Focus on Lower Extremity & Trunk
Dr. Don Neumann is a full professor in the
Physical Therapy Department at Marquette
University where his primary areas of
teaching include kinesiology, anatomy and
spinal cord injury rehabilitation. He has
received numerous national awards from the
American Physical Therapy Association, has
presented over 200 seminars in clinical kinesiology and related topics, has published
extensively and is the author of Kinesiology
of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations
for Physical Rehabilitation.
Dr. Neumann brings his expertise based on
years of clinical experience combined with
extensive knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to this special conference program. Over
the course of two morning sessions, Dr. Neumann
will provide an overview of essential kinesiologic principles that focus primarily on the
mechanical interactions between the many muscle
and joint systems throughout the body. He will integrate abundant clinical examples of pathokinesiology into these sessions. His lectures will be
enhanced by the use of instructional videos and
hundreds of original kinesiologic illustrations.
Each illustration clearly describes the anatomic
and mechanical basis for joint movement,
providing a foundation for understanding many
evaluation and treatment approaches used in
physical rehabilitation settings.
Objectives:
• Describe the multiple articular links and
arthrokinematics at selected joints
throughout the extremities
• Cite causes of joint dysfunction due to
abnormal muscle action and faulty arthrokinematics, such as glenohumeral impingement,
abnormal tracking of the patella, etc.
• Cite examples where weakness of
proximal muscles affects more distal functions, such as the effect of weakness of
the serratus anterior on the shoulder, wrist
extensor muscles on grasp, abdominal
muscles on hip flexion, etc.
• Describe how muscles produce stability
at many regions of the body, such as the
rotator cuff at the shoulder, the multifidus
and abdominals at the trunk, etc.
• Describe the role of connective tissues in
transferring forces across joints or regions
of the body, such as the interosseous
membrane of the forearm, or the articular
cartilage at the hip
• Explain the biomechanical basis for the
action of selected muscles, incorporating
concepts of muscle moment arm, muscle
line-of-force relative to an axis of rotation,
and muscle cross sectional area
• Show how muscles operate during both
proximal-on-distal and distal-on-proximal
segment kinematics, such as the external rotators
of the hip, or quadriceps at the hip and knee
• Describe the classic examples of muscle
interactions and “force couples” that occur
during important actions such as opening
and closing of the hand, posterior tilting
the pelvis, or upwardly rotating the scapula
• Explain how injury to a peripheral nerve can
lead to muscle imbalance and subsequent
deformity, such as the “claw hand” following
with ulnar nerve lesion, or varus deformity
of the foot following peroneal nerve injury
• Describe how abnormal alignment of a
joint can affect the stress on local tissues,
as well as alter the overall biomechanics
of a region, such as that which occurs with
thoracic kyphosis, excessive femoral anteversion, hip or knee flexion contracture,
equines deformity at the ankle, etc.
• Describe selected muscle actions and joint
functions at varying points of the walking cycle
• Cite the essential biomechanics required
to achieve a joint’s close-packed (stable)
position, such as full knee extension, full
dorsiflexion of the ankle, etc.
• Explain factors that create large and potentially damaging compression forces at joints,
such as the hip or patellofemoral joint
• Explain how the position of one joint can
affect the stability or posture of another,
for example the ankle affecting the knee,
cervical posture affecting the suboccipital
joings, temporomandibular joint, etc.
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
N D TA 2 0 0 6 C O N F E R E N C E • M U S C L E S I N A C T I O N • O C T O B E R 5 - 8 , 2 0 0 6
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
TRACK A
Muscle Synergies in Daily Life: Focus on
the Upper Extremity
Madonna Nash, OTR/L
Madonna Nash will focus on the typical
impairments in the upper extremity for
children with motor involvement and how to
treat them from an NDT, functional kinesiological approach. Task analysis will serve
as a basis for identification of impairments
and participation restrictions. Madonna will
provide facilitation techniques and
movement activities designed to treat functional limitations. She will also present
adjuncts or adaptations that support functional outcomes.
Objectives:
• Utilizing a task analysis approach,
identify the necessary synergies for
specific functional limitations
• Identify primary impairments that
interfere with functional limitations during
specific tasks
• Link treatment strategies to specific
primary impairments
• Understand how to utilize adjuncts to
support functional outcomes and participation
TRACK B
Bridging the Gap: Improving Functional
Mobility through Proximal Stability
Jane Styer-Acevedo, PT
Jane Styer-Acevedo combines lecture, experiential learning, slide, and videotape presentations in this workshop. The session is
designed for the therapist who treats, or desires
to treat, children with neurologic impairments
who present with functional and mobility limitations that are best treated by addressing
the trunk and the upper extremities as well as
the lower limbs. Jane will focus on: assessment
for identification of primary and secondary
impairments, assessment of the postural system
and its impact on mobility, and the use of the
trunk and upper limbs to attain functional
mobility. Observational skills for assessment,
setting priorities for intervention, and intervention strategies will be presented for one or
more children.
Objectives:
• Identify the essential neuromuscular,
musculoskeletal and postural elements
necessary to enable functional mobility
for a child
• Identify key elements of the trunk and
upper limbs that impact the successful
achievement of functional mobility in
a child
• Identify the missing elements for children
with mobility limitations
• Set outcomes, plan treatment and identify
and sequence strategies to optimize
strengths and minimize the barriers to
mobility
• Determine at least 3 treatment strategies
geared towards treatment of the trunk to
optimize functional mobility, including
the use of the lower limbs
• Determine at least 3 treatment strategies
for use of the upper limbs in gaining functional mobility
TRACK C
Support: The Overlooked Function of
the Upper Extremity
Strategies for Analysis and Development of Upper
Extremity Function
Cathy Hazzard, PT and Karen Brunton, PT
Cathy Hazzard and Karen Brunton will
explore the intricate relationship between
trunk and shoulder girdle alignment and
movement, and the importance of these
coordinated movements to upper extremity
(UE) function. These relationships will be
examined with regards to use of the limb
in active support during functional tasks in
various postures and through transitions.
The emphasis of this session will be on
management of the low tone upper
extremity. The presenters will also discuss
the impact of intervention on secondary
impairments.
The NDT Enablement Model of Health
and Disability framework and terminology
will be used throughout the workshop. The
session will include analysis of movement,
an opportunity for hands-on practice of facilitation skills, and use of video clips to demonstrate application to assessment and
treatment of the upper extremity of individuals following stroke or brain injury.
Enhance your knowledge of the impact of
thoracic and rib cage alignment and
movement on upper extremity function, as
well as the impact of scapulothoracic
alignment and movement on the upper
extremity. Facilitate your ability to develop
management strategies promoting the
recovery of upper extremity function, specifically as it relates to use of the limb for active
support post-stroke or brain injury.
Objectives:
• State the biomechanical relationship of
the thorax, rib cage and scapula to the
humerus when the limb is in support
• Identify common impairments in the trunk
and the UE that interfere with function in
individuals following stroke or brain injury
• Demonstrate and describe a sequence
for assessing shoulder girdle movements
and humeral movements in relationship
to trunk movements
• Demonstrate the use of handling strategies
to facilitate motor control in the hemiparetic
upper extremity, in particular scapula
control in coordination with trunk and use
of the limb for active support in a variety
or postures during functional activities
• State the influence of abnormal biomechanical alignment of the trunk and
shoulder girdle on secondary problems
frequently seen in the upper extremities
of individuals following stroke or brain
injury (shoulder subluxation, pain, edema)
• Discuss ways to write goals that measure
change in impairments in the support
function of the UE
TRACK D
The Acquisition of Speech Motor Control
in Children With Cerebral Palsy:
Coordination of Respiratory, Laryngeal,
Velopharyngeal and Oral-Motor Subsystems
Carol A. Boliek, PhD
Dr. Carol Boliek is the Director of the Pediatric Speech Physiology Laboratory at the
University of Alberta. Her primary research
interests are related to motor skill acquisition, refinement and adaptation for speech.
In the first part of this session, Dr. Boliek
will address anatomical and physiological
development of the speech mechanism in
typically developing children and those who
have cerebral palsy. She will next present
evidence for best practice and its translation
to treatment of speech in children with
cerebral palsy. Finally, Dr. Boliek will present
current research on neuroplasticity, neuroprotection and the future potential for crossdisciplinary approaches to overall treatment
of cerebral palsy.
Objectives:
• Understand the developing speech mechanism in children with and without
cerebral palsy
• Identify the issues involved in treating
speech in children with cerebral palsy
• Integrate the information provided in this
session to other subsystems such as
postural control and movement
• Be aware of the current state of research,
current findings and future research aims
related to speech motor control in children
with cerebral palsy
N D TA 2 0 0 5 C O N F E R E N C E • T H E W E S T I N S TA M F O R D • S TA M F O R D , C O N N E C T I C U T
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
TRACK A
Facilitation of the Lower Extremities for
Upper Extremity Function
Gail Ritchie, OTR/L
The shoulder girdle complex is an elaborate
system that relies on the postural control and
mobility of the spine, ribcage, pelvis and
lower extremities. When there is balance
within the musculoskeletal system, functional
use of the upper extremities is obtainable.
Gail Ritchie will explore the influence of the
pelvis and lower extremities as they relate
to upper extremity function. She will present
a video-taped treatment session to illustrate
the relationship between pelvic and lower
extremity alignment and control, and upper
extremity function. She will identify critical
impairments in the lower extremities and
offer specific treatment strategies that address
these critical impairments in order to improve
upper extremity functional skills.
Objectives:
• Describe the relationship of pelvic
movement and the resulting impact on the
shoulder girdle complex
• Identify lower extremity factors that
influence musculoskeletal alignment of the
trunk and upper body
• Identify critical impairments of the pelvis
and lower extremities, and their limiting
effects on the shoulder girdle and upper
extremities
• Formulate specific treatment strategies for
the lower extremities to gain mobility and
postural stability of the shoulder girdle
complex and upper extremities
TRACK B
Pediatric Gait Treatment: Connecting the
Abdominals to the Legs!
Strategies to Improve Function
Kacy Hertz, PT
Kacy Hertz will “connect the abdominals to the
lower extremity” by addressing the function
and dysfunction of the gait cycle in a child with
cerebral palsy. She will address development
and how it relates to gait, the use of the NDTA
enablement model of assessment, biomechanical
assessment tools, and treatment and use of
adjuncts for carry-over out of the therapy environment. She will illustrate the didactic information through a video case presentation.
Objectives:
• Become familiar with basic gait terminology and gait cycle
• Use the disablement model to assess gait
problems
• Discuss how development relates to gait
• Identify assessment tools for the lower
extremity
• Discover treatment strategies
• Describe the use of adjuncts for follow-up
at home or school
TRACK C
Lower Extremity Intervention: Making
the Connections
Beth Fisher, PhD, PT
Maximizing recovery of the hemi paretic
lower extremity in individuals with stroke
involves more than muscles specific to lower
extremity movement. In this session, Dr. Beth
Fisher will explore the research that implicates the importance of segments far removed
from the leg for optimizing LE function and
recovery in a variety of tasks and activities.
She will utilize patient cases to apply the
research presented for an active learning
session/module.
Objectives:
• Describe the relationship between the trunk
and limbs in postural control
• Identify common impairments in the trunk
and LE that interfere with function in individuals following stroke or brain injury
• Demonstrate the use of strategies to facilitate motor control in the hemiparetic
lower extremity in coordination with the
trunk in a variety of postures during functional activities
• State research related to task specific activities involving lower extremity movements
in individuals following stroke or brain
injury
TRACK D
Breathe! Breathe! Breathe!
Activating the Rib Cage and Respiratory
Musculature
Rona Alexander, Phd, CCC-SLP, BRS-S
Dr. Rona Alexander will focus on rib cage
and respiratory musculature activity and the
incorporation of strategies into treatment which
improve rib cage and respiratory function in
children with neuromotor involvement. She
will provide a brief review of significant
anatomical/kinesiological and developmental
characteristics of typical and atypical rib cage
and respiratory musculature activity. Explore
treatment strategies directed toward improving
rib cage activity through group movement
lab experiences.
Objectives:
• Identify significant anatomical and kinesi-
ological characteristics of typical and
atypical rib cage and respiratory musculature activity
• Discuss significant developmental characteristics of typical and atypical rib cage
and respiratory musculature activity
• Demonstrate a minimum of two strategies
for improving rib cage and respiratory
musculature activity which can be incorporated into treatment for children with
neuromotor involvement and respiratory
coordination problems
SUNDAY CLOSING SESSIONS
Each of the Sunday morning sessions has
been designed to provide you with an integrative experience to allow you to apply
what you have learned when you return to
your work setting. In different formats, both
the Roundtable Session and the Panel Presentation will address your questions and the
“how to” of putting the knowledge you have
acquired into action.
Breakfast Roundtable Discussion Session
Steve Anderson, PT – Moderator
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Eager to talk about “muscles in action?” Join
us for this unique opportunity to discuss the
insights you’ve garnered throughout the
conference. This informal roundtable
breakfast discussion session is the perfect
setting for you to be able to share information
and ask questions of your peers. Each table
will be moderated by a faculty member
and/or NDTA Instructor who will facilitate
the conversation.
Panel Discussion
Steve Anderson, PT – Moderator
Panelists to include: Rona Alexander, Lauren
Beeler, Cathy Hazzard & Madonna Nash
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
During this final conference session, you will
have the opportunity to address the key concepts
that have emerged over the past few days.
Come prepared to ask your questions of this
diverse and expert panel of NDTA Instructors.
PRE-CONFERENCE PROGRAMS
N D TA 2 0 0 6 C O N F E R E N C E • M U S C L E S I N A C T I O N • O C T O B E R 5 - 8 , 2 0 0 6
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2006
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
A separate registration fee of $195 is required
for each of these full-day specialty courses.
Continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and
all course materials are included. The schedule
allows for a lunch break from 12:00 p.m. –
1:00 p.m. Lunch is not provided.
WITH BETTER ROCKERS WE CAN ROLL:
CLINICAL TOOLS TO ENHANCE GAIT
Kathleen Ganley, PhD, PT
(Morning General Session)
Lauren Beeler, PT, PCS
(Afternoon Pediatrics Session)
Beth Fisher, PhD, PT
(Afternoon Adult-Hemi Session)
The potential of the central nervous system
to develop/recover following significant
injury is well established. There is growing
evidence that therapeutic interventions aimed
at recovery versus compensation may be
critical for such neural repair. A thorough
understanding of critical events of typical
gait and their functional significance coupled
with refined observational skills serve as
the building blocks for clinicians to form
clinical hypotheses relating functional limitations to underlying impairments and
compensatory strategies. Using NDT-based
interventions, therapists may be able to
more specifically and efficiently affect locomotor performance in persons with central
nervous system impairments. This intermediate level course is designed to build upon
a working knowledge of typical and atypical
gait as well as NDT handling skills. Participants should have a working knowledge of
gait, including gait cycle, kinematics muscle
activity and biomechanics.
Objectives:
• Apply course information on the kinematics and kinetics of typical gait in identifying and describing gait deviations in
persons with central nervous system
pathology
• Develop clinical hypotheses relating functional limitations in gait to underlying
impairments and/or compensatory
movement patterns
• Integrate course information and NDT
based handling skills for the development
of techniques aimed at improving gait
and gait-related functions in persons with
central nervous system pathologies
• Evaluate patient videos demonstrating
treatment of gait-related functional limitations in an adult with post-stroke hemiparesis and a child with cerebral palsy
PUTTING PIECES TOGETHER: A BLEND OF
SENSORY INTEGRATION AND NDT
Kimberly Barthel, OTR and
Mary Hallway, OTR/L
This full-day workshop will integrate the
concepts of sensory integration with NDT. In
the treatment of children with cerebral palsy,
sensory impairments are often prevalent in
their accompaniment of functional movement
problems. This course will focus on the identification of the sensory impairments in the child
with neuromotor problems and how these
deficits can impact functional performance in
all areas. You will realize the importance of
addressing sensory processing issues in
meeting the child’s functional goals.
Objectives:
• Describe the role of sensory systems in
posture and movement; motor control
and motor learning theories
• Identify sensory processing impairments
in children with neuromotor problems
and their relationship to functional activity
limitations
• Evaluate arousal and regulation states
as a preparation for learning to move
• Identify sensory issues in a child with
cerebral palsy through case study and
video analysis
• Develop an understanding of techniques
to calm, orient, organize and activate
for function
• Develop an appreciation of the application of NDT and SI treatment strategies
for children with cerebral palsy through
case study and video analysis
THE TEAM APPROACH TO ASSESSMENT
AND TREATMENT OF THE BABY
Lois Bly, MA, PT; Therese McDermott, MHS,
CCC-SLP; Madonna Nash, OTR/L
In this workshop, videotapes will be used to
introduce several different babies with
different primary impairments. After identifying the impairments and distinguishing the
primary impairments, you will have the
opportunity to practice several discipline
specific treatment strategies with dolls. This
course will illustrate the importance of multidisciplinary treatment – OT, PT and Speech.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: You must bring a
flexible doll, approximately 24 inches long
to participate in this program. MonAmie
Therapy Dolls are being made available to
course participants. These Therapy Dolls are
made with special moveable joints in proper
proportion and a unique ankle joint that
allows proper motion. Contact Anne at
monamiedolls@yahoo.com to place your order.
ORDER EARLY! Dolls will be shipped to the
conference site and available when you
sign-in that morning.
Objectives:
• Identify system impairments in babies
with varied presentation
• Prioritize impairments and distinguish
primary impairment
• Identify secondary conditions/impairments
• Develop treatment ideas to address
primary impairments in a multi-disciplinary approach
GRAVITY IS THE ENEMY OF THE
HEMIPLEGIC UPPER EXTREMITY!
Understanding the Influences of Gravity on
the Hemiplegic UE during Reach
Cathy Runyan, OTR/L
When using the Neuro-Developmental
Treatment approach (NDT), the therapist is
required to provide clients with hemiplegia
the most effective interventions to increase
active use of their involved upper extremity.
The use of weightbearing is an effective
method for placing demand on the involved
UE for active support; however, clients who
demonstrate potential for reach of the UE must
also be able to work against gravity. Through
the use of lecture, functional examples and
self-experiences, you will increase your understanding of how the biomechanics of the
shoulder complex are influenced by hemiplegia. You will also increase your appreciation of the effects of gravity on the hemiplegic upper extremity. Via hands-on, you will
have the opportunity to practice the appropriate methodologies to increase reach for
individuals with hemiplegia. Through the use
of a video case presentation, you will see the
application of the methodologies required to
decrease the influences of gravity resulting in
increased reach of the client’s hemiplegic UE.
You will also be provided with examples of
individualized functional outcomes for clients
with similar impairments.
Objectives:
• Identify the position of the scapula in all
ranges of reach
• List three concepts used to develop
methodologies for increasing reach for
clients with hemiplegia
• Use hands-on effectively to increase active
use of the scapular upward rotators and
shoulder flexors in high range reach
• Use hands-on effectively to increase active
use of the scapular upward rotators and
elbow extensors in a pre-reach position
• Individualize functional outcomes for an
adult client with similar impairments
EXHIBIT
HALL
EVENTS
N D TA 2 0 0 6 C O N F E R E N C E • T H E W E S T I N S TA M F O R D • S TA M F O R D , C O N N E C T I C U T
The exhibit hall is the setting for many of the exciting events
happening in this year’s conference. Prize drawings, book signings,
the auction, reception, opening day luncheon, staffed poster
sessions, networking opportunities and, of course, the Exhibitor
Showcas—all take place here. You won’t want to miss any of these
opportunities to shop, socialize, take a break, have some fun and,
maybe even win a prize.
EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
The NDTA Conference, as always, features our Exhibitor Showcase
as an integral and important part of the conference program. Our
exhibitors understand the needs of therapists, so they are here
prepared to offer the best products and services available in the
marketplace today. Meet knowledgeable suppliers who are determined to help you make the right purchasing decisions.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
• 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Opening & “Grazin’ Thru the Hall Lunch
• 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Showcase & Refreshment Break, Prize Drawings
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
• 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Exhibitor Showcase & Refreshment Break
• 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Showcase & Refreshment Break, Prize Drawings
• 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Showcase & Reception
Auction & Staffed Poster Session
“GRAZIN’ THRU THE HALL”
Thursday: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Free Lunch, courtesy of our Exhibitors, is available on Thursday on
the exposition floor. “Graze” as you make your way through the
hall visiting the exhibitors who will be offering food selections at
their booths. You’ll find a variety of choices to suit your taste and
have time to interact with our vendors besides.
NDTA 2006 AUCTION:
Format
Friday: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Fun & Fundraising is what our annual auction is all about. Held during
the evening reception, the funds from this event are used to support
the critical research efforts needed to ensure the continued viability of
NDT in the therapeutic community. We are counting on you and
asking you to come prepared to participate in this worthy cause.
For the first time, NDTA will be holding a combination Live & Silent
Auction, with our own Paul Myers as auctioneer. Some surprising big
ticket items will be auctioned off live and a variety of other goodies will
be available for your silent auction bid. Make a donation to the auction
by contacting NDTA headquarters or bring your items directly to the
conference. We welcome all contributions: gift items, artwork, collectibles,
gift baskets, products and services—anything from your grandmother’s
favorite pitcher to a mini-vacation in your time-share. Watch for
announcements of auction items and don’t forget to bid!
BOOK SIGNINGS
Meet authors whose work is on display, including Janet Howle
and Rick Lieber. The authors will be in the exhibit hall to autograph their books and discuss them with you. A signing schedule
will be posted at the conference.
CONFERENCE EVENTS
SPECIAL LUNCH EVENTS
We invite you to join us for these two special functions being
featured at this year’s conference. Tickets to the Awards
Luncheon are included as part of your conference registration. Friday lunch tickets are available for $14, including
tax and gratuity.
NOTE: Both of these are ticketed events. You must sign-up
in advance!
CONNECT IN CONNECTICUT
Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
You don’t want to miss this networking opportunity that promises
to be a highlight of the 2006 conference! Socialize with your
colleagues, conference faculty, NDTA Instructors and association leadership in an informal atmosphere as you enjoy a nutritious salad and dessert especially prepared by the Westin
chef. Meet those involved with the business of your association and find out what NDTA is up to in the “Focus 2007”
presentation. Discover how you can get the most out of your
NDTA membership and learn how you can make a difference.
Event Ticket Required: $14 inclusive in advance. $17 onsite, subject to availability
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE LUNCHEON
Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Please join us in congratulating Judith Bierman, PT-CI, as the
recipient of the NDTA 2006 Award of Excellence. This award,
the highest that NDTA bestows on an individual, will be
presented to Judi during the very special Saturday luncheon
event. We are especially pleased to honor Judi for her extraordinary contribution of time, energy and commitment to NDTA.
Event Ticket Required: Included in Registration Fee.
You must sign-up in advance. Advance tickets to Awards
Luncheon Only: $42
N D TA 2 0 0 6 C O N F E R E N C E • M U S C L E S I N A C T I O N • O C T O B E R 5 - 8 , 2 0 0 6
GENERAL
INFORMATION
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Your registration fee includes admission to the educational sessions and exhibit hall events along with the
program book containing materials from all the sessions.
Continental breakfasts and the Sunday breakfast buffet, the
Friday reception as well as lunches on Thursday and Saturday
are also included.
Daily registrations are available for those able to attend
only one day of the conference and include materials and
events taking place on that day only.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Please review the session descriptions in this brochure
to make your selection from the various concurrent
sessions being offered each afternoon. We recommend
you register early to ensure your place in the track
of your choice.
RECOMMENDED DRESS
We suggest informal attire and recommend bringing
a jacket or sweater, as meeting room temperatures and
personal comfort levels vary widely. The temperature in
Stamford typically ranges from a high of 65˚ to a low of 42˚
in October.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
NDTA staff will be glad to help you with any special
needs (i.e. physical, dietary, etc.) Please
indicate your request for assistance on the
registration form.
CONFERENCE FACULTY
GUEST FACULTY
Gad Alon, Ph.D., PT
Associate Professor, University of Maryland
Carol A. Boliek, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology, University of Alberta
Marlenne G. Burt, PT, MS
Miami Children’s Hospital
Beverly Cusick, PT, MS, COF
Associate Professor, Rocky Mountain University
President: Progressive Gaitways
Beth Fisher, Ph.D., PT
Research Assistant Professor
Director: Neurologic PT Residency Program, University of Southern California
Kathleen Ganley, Ph.D., PT
Associate Professor, Northern Arizona University
Tonya Johnson, Pharm.D
Allergan, Inc – Medical Affairs
Richard A. Lieber, Ph.D.
Professor, University of California San Diego
VA Healthcare System, San Diego
Donald A. Neumann, PT, Ph.D.
Professor – Physical Therapy Department, Marquette University
Cara Talty, PT
Medtronic
NDTA INSTRUCTORS/COORDINATOR INSTRUCTORS (CI)
Jane Styer-Acevedo, PT-CI
Rona Alexander, Ph.D., CCC-SLP-CI, BRS-S
GUESTS
As a conference participant you may be inviting your
spouse/significant other, friend, colleague, or an
adult child over 18 to join you as a guest. Guests have the
opportunity to attend the Friday night reception and the
Saturday awards luncheon. Guest Registration Fee
Required: $100
Kimberly Barthel, OTR
Lauren Miller Beeler, PT-CI, PCS
Lois Bly, MA, PT-CI
Karen Brunton, PT-CI, B.SC
Mary Hallway, OTR/L
Cathy Hazzard, PT-CI, MBA, B.Sc.
Kacy Hertz, PT-CI
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Continuing Education Units have been applied for
and will be available to Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists for
attendance at this conference. Further information will be
available on the conference site at www.ndta.org as CEUs
are granted by the various accrediting agencies.
Linda A. Kliebhan, PT-CI
Therese McDermott, MHS, CCC-SLP/L
Madonna Nash, OTR/L
Gail Ritchie, OTR/L
Cathy Runyan, OTR/L – CI
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With Better Rockers We Can Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.00
Putting Pieces Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.00
Team Approach to Assessment & Treatment of the Baby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.00
Gravity Is the Enemy of the Hemiplegic UE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.00
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Register Today for NDTA 2006!
Muscles in Action.
If you are a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Academic,
Student or other professional interested in the NDT approach to therapy, you won’t want to miss
this conference!
• Three-and-a-half-days of Focused Educational Sessions
• Distinguished Faculty of Renowned Researchers & Clinicians
• Four Separate Pre-Conference Programs
• Exhibitor Showcase
• Special Events Including The Auction, Reception & Awards Luncheon
• An Abundance Of Social & Networking Opportunities
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