Instructor Bio:

J.J. Mowder-Tinney received her BS in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder and her MS in physical therapy from the University of Miami in Florida. She completed her doctorate in physical therapy at Nova Southeastern University. She has almost 30 years of experience in a multitude of clinical settings, and the majority of her experience has been with people with neuromuscular deficits. She is certified as a clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).

Dr. Mowder-Tinney has extensive training and is certified in neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT). She received her Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) certification from the American Stroke Association and her Certified Exercise Expert in Aging Adults (CEEAA) certification from the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy. She was the recipient of the 2017 Excellence in Education Award from the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy and in 2021 received the Marilyn Moffat Distinguished Service Award from the New York Physical Therapy Association. She is currently a professor at South College in the physical therapy department and teaches the neuromuscular practice and aging adult courses. She teaches the neuromuscular series that incorporates the on-site pro bono clinic. She has conducted nationwide seminars on the treatment of aging adults and patients with neurological deficits, spinal cord injuries, and balance challenges.

Instructor Disclosure: Dr. Mowder-Tinney has no relevant financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Course Description:

This one-day course is designed for therapists working with patients who require assistance with bed mobility, transfers, seated and standing balance, upper extremity activation, and early gait training. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on handling techniques to facilitate mobility, improve weight shifting, and optimize functional movement. Participants will gain practical skills to improve functional ambulation, upper extremity use, and ADLs across a range of patient populations.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this class, the participants will be able to:

1. Apply strategies to improve edge-of-bed mobility, scooting, and short sitting balance.

2. Perform safe and effective squat pivot and sit-to-stand transfers for lower-functioning patients.

3. Integrate upper extremity positioning, activation strategies, and spasticity management techniques to improve functional use in patients with neurological impairments.

4. Facilitate weight shifting, stepping strategies, and early gait training to improve ambulation in patients with neurological impairments.

Course Schedule/Agenda:

8:00 - 8:30 AM – Registration & Introduction

8:30 - 10:15 AM – Edge-of-Bed Mobility, Scooting, & Short Sitting Balance

10:15 - 10:30 AM – Break

10:30 - 12:00 PM – Techniques for Transfers (Squat Pivot, Sit-to-Stand), Standing Balance Activities

12:00 - 1:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 – 2:30 PM – Upper Extremity Activation & Positioning – Manual Inhibition, Functional UE Use & Spasticity Management

2:30 – 2:45PM – Break

2:45 – 4:30 PM – Early Ambulation & Gait Facilitation – Weight Shifting, Stepping Strategies, and Hands-On Techniques for Gait Training

4:30-5:00 PM – Case Based activities and Q&A

Instructional Methods: Lecture, demo, and lab practice

Target Audience: PT, PTA, OT, COTA

Educational Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: None

Completion Requirements: To earn a certificate of completion, participants must:

· Attend the entire duration of the professional development activity.

· Successfully pass the competency assessment by demonstrating proficiency in the required skills.

No partial credit will be awarded.

Cancellation Policy:

Provider Cancelation: The Rehab Education Committee reserves the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment, unforeseen circumstance, or instructor availability. In such cases, participants will be notified via email as soon as possible. The registration fees will also be refunded.

Participant Cancellation:

· UCLA employees – no refunds for cancellations or no shows.

· Non-UCLA attendees - to receive a full refund, cancellations must be made in writing via email (JVicente@mednet.ucla.edu) at least 7 days before the course date. No refunds will be provided if cancellations are made less than 7 days before the event.

Complaint Policy: UCLA Rehabilitation Education Committee strive to provide professional development that highlights today’s best practices. If you have complaints, please contact JVicente@mednet.ucla.edu no later than a week after the event and the Education Committee will review your concerns and respond to you as soon as possible.

Accommodation Request: For questions and accessibility request, contact Joan Vicente at JVicente@mednet.ucla.edu or at 424-440-0369 seven days before the course date.

CEU:

PT: UCLA Health Rehabilitation Services is recognized by the PT Board of California as a Continuing Competency Approval Agency to approve providers offering continuing competency courses. This course is approved for 0.75 CEUs (7.5 contact hours).

OT: UCLA Health is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID#13376. This live activity is offered at 0/75 CEUs (intermediate, OT Service Delivery). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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