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Specialized Topics in GI Dysfunction - "The Missing Pieces"
In-Person Attendance Only.
Presented by the Houston Methodist Department of Rehabilitation Services
A comprehensive approach to gastrointestinal disorders including bowel and digestion dysfunction. This approach allows for the consideration of management of multiple factors including nutritional, psychosocial, medical-surgical decisions, and physical therapy examination/intervention advanced intervention for the complex patient. Physiological systems contributions to the GI system require a varied intervention approach to optimize function. A comprehensive understanding of the physiology and symptom manifestation can improve the ability to develop a comprehensive intervention strategy tailored to each patient's needs throughout the episode of care.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Physical Therapists | $400 |
| Physical Therapists (Non-HMH) | $400 |
Target Audience
This course is open to physical therapists with a specialty in pelvic health. Internal palpation is required. Successful completion of level through II (or equivalent) is required.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Understand and define functional bowel disorders and bowel disease
- Describe the latest evidence on the HPA axis and the Gut-Brain axis system to multisystem physiology in the human
- Application of the multidisciplinary role in assessment of the patient with gastrointestinal disorders including the latest evidence on specialized testing.
- Integrate a physical therapy examination algorithm for differential diagnosis of musculoskeletal impairments and functional movement dysfunctions of individual with gastrointestinal disorders including the lower GI tract and nocioplastic pain.
- Identify potential medical “red flags” that warrant referral to the appropriate physician.
- Apply the appropriate psychomotor questionnaires for the assessment of psychosocial and behavioral component as well as the expanded role of physical therapy intervention.
- Develop an updated model of intervention techniques for patients with gastrointestinal disorders based on the evidence of the autonomic nervous system, heart rate variability, nutritional optimization, and exercise balance.
- Apply the updated models of examination and intervention of clients with complex gastrointestinal disorders in a case study format.
| Course Agenda | |
| Saturday, November 16, 2024 | |
| Time | Topic |
| 8:30 AM | Registration/Introduction |
| 9:00 AM | Updates on Functional Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders – Chronic constipation, Fecal Incontinence, IBS and Bloating/Distention |
| 11:00 AM | Modern Models of Abdominal GI Anatomy and Physiology and neurophysiology (including the abdomen and the pelvic regions) HPA and the Gut-Brain Axis GI microbiome Immune function Nocioplastic pain Updated MSK examination and interventions |
| 1:00 PM | Lunch - Break |
| 2:00 PM | Adjunct considerations for optimizing GI Health HRV, Sleep, how to eat, exercise balance |
| 4:00 PM | Questions/Discussions: Abdominal and Pelvic Assessment and Treatment Case Studies and Case Study Presentations (comprehensive case studies – includes differential diagnosis, multifaceted treatment strategies and referral) Review and Discussion of the hyper vs. hypo sensitive patient |
| 5:00 PM | Day 1 End |
| Sunday, November 17, 2024 (Lab Day) | |
| Time | Topic |
| 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
(Anorectal internal exam required before Balloon catheter)
|
In-Person attendance will be held at Houston Methodist Hospital in the Dunn Tower - Rio Grande Meeting Room.
| COURSE PRESENTER |
Susan C. Clinton PT, DScPT, OCS, WCS, COMT, FAAOMPT WHC NBC-HWC |
Susan is an award-winning physical therapist in professional achievement and the owner of LTI Physio in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Susan is board certified in orthopedic and women’s health physical therapy, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, and a board certified health and wellness coach. She is an international instructor/mentor of post-professional education in women’s health (including GI issues in women), orthopedic manual therapy, health/wellness coaching and business psychology. She is on faculty at Andrews University in the Doctor of Science in PT program, a Master Coach for the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, and a clinical faculty instructor for the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and ASPIRE. She is also an active author in research and blog posts, and is an active professional/clinical mentor. Susan is the co-founder and board member for the foundation: Global Women’s Health Initiative. She is also the co-host of the 5 five-star podcast, “Tough to Treat,” the guide to treating complex patients, and “The Genius Project,” reframing the treatment of persistent musculoskeletal pain. Susan enjoys walking / hiking, country line dance and ballroom, and is an avid supporter of music, the arts, and international objectives for women’s health. |
Available Credit
- 13.50 Physical Therapy
This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 13.50 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
Available Credit
- 13.50 Physical TherapyThis activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 13.50 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.