(HS Denes & Pryor 065118 2023) COVID Long Hauler Symposium: Address the Unmet Needs of Post-COVID Patients
Tracking # 20-1102706
Course overview
When it comes to working with COVID long haulers, there are so many questions and conflicting answers... How hard should you push these patients? Which evals and special tests are most effective for this population? You're treating them for another diagnosis...but they had COVID...how do you modify your plan of care? How do you treat functional limitations stemming from COVID-19? Answer these and so much more in this action-packed training that breaks down how long COVID impacts nearly every system in the body. Featuring content experts Dr. Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, and Shelly Denes, PT,¿this dynamic duo brings a wealth of knowledge from extensive clinical practice in nearly every setting. They will build a solid foundation and offer clinical pearls from their combined 70+ years of experience with whole-patient solutions to: Perform a thorough evaluation for a patient with respect to Long COVID to identify functional limitations and deficits Conduct a head-to-toe neurologic assessment Assess contributions from related organ systems Construct an evidence-based plan of care to address symptoms: brain fog, fatigue, pain, neuropathy, myalgias and sleep disorders Implement whole-body solutions for accelerated healing: anti-inflammatory diet, mindfulness, diaphragmatic breathing Walk away with dozens of tips sheets: fall prevention, autonomic checklist, depression screen, home exercise program and more! Whether you work in acute care, rehab or outpatient - uncover strategies to meet the unique needs of your patients as you give them hope for recovery and healing.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Karen Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, LLC and is a field examiner for PDMS-3. She has employment relationships with Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Physical Therapy School, Daymar Physical Therapy Assistant School and Volunteer State Community College. Karen Pryor receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Karen Pryor is a reviewer with Tennessee Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Association. She is an Ambassador for National Down Syndrome Society.
Financial: Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes is the owner of Denes Physical Therapy Consulting LLC. She is a consultant with NewGait™ and Experts in Therapy LLC. Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes is an advisory board member for Evergreen Certifications.