Continuing Education Events

Abstract: 

This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of imposter phenomenon (IP), its contributing factors, consequences, and mitigation strategies. The presenters will discuss survey results regarding the prevalence of IP, demographic or professional predictors, and the impact on work outcomes in physical therapists. Attendees will gain a sound understanding of IP, its pernicious effects on job satisfaction, mental health, and career advancement, while learning effective management strategies for imposter tendencies.

Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand Imposter Phenomenon (IP), its typical presentations and impacts on personal and professional growth
• Discuss the prevalence and predictors of IP within physical therapy
• Develop strategies to mitigate imposter cognition and feelings within personal, clinical and academic work settings

About Our Speakers:

Alexandra Anderson PT, DPT is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy with 9 years of clinical experience, treating in both private-practice and outpatient hospital-based settings. Graduating from Loma Linda University in southern California, Alex moved back East where she worked in Washington, DC for 2 years, prior to relocating to Chicago, IL where she completed UIC’s Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. She has presented at national conferences, published case reports and contributed to authoring two book chapters for manual therapy for the hip and knee. Currently, Alex works full-time at the University of Illinois at Chicago, while also holding a coterminous faculty position at Northwestern University and is the proud founder of her private practice, The Physical Therapy Academy.

Alison Chang, PT, DPT, PhD ('96 & NUPTHMS Faculty) research focuses on understanding the interplay of pain, gait neuro-mechanics, physical activity patterns, and disease progression in adults with chronic knee symptoms. This knowledge informs the development and evaluation of innovative movement interventions that enhance walking quality and quantity, ultimately reducing pain and improving function for this population.

Jamie LaPenna, PT, DPT ('09) is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. She graduated from Northwestern University Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences in 2009 and completed a fellowship in orthopedic manual physical therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2018. She has presented at two national physical therapy conferences and participates in abstract reviews and mentoring. Jamie currently works as a full-time faculty member at North Central College in their Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Naperville, IL.

Abstract: 

Research conducted in the last 20 years has shown the qualitative assessment of spontaneous movement in the fetus, newborn, and young infant is an early and reliable indicator for diagnosis and prognosis of neurological disorders. The Baby Observational Selective Control AppRaisal (BabyOSCAR) tool has been shown to both predict a diagnosis of cerebral palsy as well as prognosis for motor involvement. This inaugural course will cover the background, scoring, interpretation and implementation of BabyOSCAR. The course will consist of lessons, demonstration, and discussion of video-recordings. Lectures will alternate with exercises in small groups with videos prepared by the tutors. At the end of the course participants be required to take a final test in order to receive a certificate of reliability in this method of assessment. Participants should have experience and certification in the Prechtl’s Method of General Movement Assessment. Register soon to take advantage of the special pricing for the first offering of this course.

Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define selective motor control in older children and describe how it may appear in an infant.
• Demonstrate reliability in score videos of infants at less than 5 months of corrected age using the Baby OSCAR
• Describe how scores on Baby OSCAR at 3 months are related to spastic CP prognosis, GMFCS level and distribution of CP at ≥ 2 years of age.

Cancellation Policy:

Any cancellation up until 2 weeks before the course will result in a $100 cancellation fee. Any cancellation made 2 weeks prior to the course will NOT receive a refund.

Abstract: 

The Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science is proud to offer both the basic and advanced general movement assessment courses. Research conducted in the last 20 years has shown the qualitative assessment of spontaneous movement in the fetus, newborn, and young infant is an early and reliable indicator for diagnosis and prognosis of neurological disorders. Compelling evidence is now available that qualitative assessment of General Movements —a specific type of spontaneous movement—under the age of five months is the best predictor of cerebral palsy. This course fulfills the standards specified by the Generalized Movement Trust (https://general-movements-trust.info/5/home). The course will consist of lessons, demonstration, and discussion of video-recordings. Lectures will alternate with exercises in small groups with videos prepared by the tutors.

At the end of the course participants be required to take a final test in order to receive a certificate of reliability in this method of assessment.

Participants registering for the advanced course must have completed the basic training course prior to attending the advanced course. Advanced course participants will learn more detailed scoring systems and will have the opportunity to review their own recordings with the tutor.

Objectives:

Basic

• Assess typically developing infants using the General Movement Assessment;
• Assess infants with brain lesions using the General Movement Assessment;
• Describe how to incorporate the General Movement Assessment technique into their clinical and research practices;
• Distinguish between typical and atypical general movements in developing infants using the General Movement Assessment.

Advanced

• Assess the components of general movements including speed, amplitude, intensity, and rotations during the preterm and term age.
• Evaluate the individual trajectory of developing infants using the assessment of components of general movements.
• Assess fidgety movements and the concurrent motor repertoire (movements and postures) in 3-5 month old infants.
• Discuss their own diagnosis of developing infants using infant movement assessment illustrated with their own recordings.

Cancellation Policy:

Any cancellation up until 2 weeks before the course will result in a $200 cancellation fee. Any cancellation made 2 weeks prior to the course will NOT receive a refund.