2015 Course Calendar
DMC Rehabilitation Institute of
Michigan’s (RIM) Education and
Research Academy offers a variety
of continuing education courses. As
a teaching hospital and leader in the
field of physical medicine and
rehabilitation, we are dedicated to
serving the patients in our
community by advancing the
education of our staff and other
professionals in our industry.
Registration
Complete all registration online by visiting
www.regonline.com/RIM2015
unless otherwise indicated in the course
description.
Registration Deadline
Class sizes are limited so register early! Registration
closes ten days prior to the start date of the course.
Cancellation Policy
Tuition will be refunded less a $30 processing fee if
written notification is sent to Julie Kiefer Eaman at
jeaman@dmc.org 14 days prior to the course.
RIM employees will be refunded less a $5 processing fee
if written notification is sent to jeaman@dmc.org 14 days
prior to the course.
Otherwise, no refund will be given. RIM reserves the right
to cancel seven days prior to a course date. In that case
you will be notified and receive a full refund.
Questions or concerns? Contact Julie Kiefer Eaman at
313.745.1149 or jeaman@dmc.org
Introduction to Functional
Massage for Children
Saturday September 12, 2015
This course will introduce the use of ‘Functional Massage’ as one component used
to address muscle impairments in children. Impaired muscle mobility may be
caused by decreased gliding within muscle and between muscle groups, muscle
tension, abnormal muscle tone, and pain. Functional Massage, a hybrid technique,
includes both massage and active and/or passive movement of the target muscles.
While the benefits of Functional Massage have not been described within literature,
the positive effects of massage and repeated active and passive movements for
children with both orthopedic and neurological pathology has been described.
Foundational information regarding Functional Massage will first be provided,
including theory, indications and contraindications, and special considerations for
children and adolescents.
Building upon this foundation, attendees will be instructed in methods to assess soft
tissues and to perform select Functional Massage techniques. The majority of the
day will be spent in lab instruction and practice. The techniques selected for this
course will address the postural problems commonly encountered in pediatric
practice. Sample patient cases will be used to illustrate the selection and application
of Functional Massage techniques in pediatric physical therapy practice across a
wide range of ages and pediatric disorders.
Location:
RIM Main Campus-Brasza Center
261 Mack Avenue
Detroit, Michigan, 48201
Instructor: Melodie Kondratek, PT, DScPT, OMPT is an Associate Professor at
Oakland University. She received her Doctoral degree and an Orthopedic Manual
Physical Therapy certificate from Oakland University in 2004. Melodie has
presented for state, national and international audiences on the topic of using
manual therapy interventions for children. She teaches courses in Differential
Diagnosis, and Pediatric Interventions in the entry-level program; and Advanced
Differential Diagnosis, and Examination and Intervention for the Extremities in
Oakland University’s post-graduate Orthopedic Manual Therapy certificate program.
Melodie continues a part-time clinical practice at Orthopedic Spine and Sport
Therapy- Auburn Hills.
Intended Audience: Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants who
work with children
Course Hours: Registration 7:30 am Course: 8:00am-5:00 pm
Contact Hours: 7
Registration Fees:
RIM Employees: $30.00
DMC/Tenet Employees: $99.00
External Registrants: $199.00
Class is limited to 30 registrants.
Register online at www.regonline.com/RIM2015
Continental Breakfast provided; lunch on your own
HOSTING COURSE FROM REHAB EDUCATION
Management of Upper Extremity Stiff Joints
Saturday September 19 and Sunday September 20, 2015
This Intermediate level course is designed to enhance the
understanding of the impact of joint stiffness on functioning of the
elbow, wrist, and hand. This comprehensive course provides an
analytical approach to the rehabilitation of upper extremity stiff joints.
Lecture includes animation and video-clips of cadaver dissection,
surgery, pathomechanics and treatment to enhance the learning
experience.
Location:
RIM Main Campus- Auditorium
261 Mack Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Instructor: Shrikant J. Chinchalkar OTR, CHT is a hand therapist at the Hand &
Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph’s Health Centre in London, Ontario, Canada. He
graduated from Nagpur University, India in 1971.
He has over 35 years of clinical experience in treating upper extremity conditions.
Shrikant has conducted instructional courses on “Biomechanics of the Hand” at the
American Society for the Surgery of the Hand, the American Association of Hand
Surgery, the American Society of Hand Therapists, Australian Hand Therapy
Association, South African Society of Hand Therapists and Canadian Association of
Occupational Therapists’ annual meetings.
He has presented papers and has conducted instructional courses on “Upper
Extremity Rehabilitation” in multiple countries. Shrikant was awarded the 2003 “Paul
Brand Award of Excellence in Hand Therapy” by the American Society of Hand
Therapists. He received an “Outstanding Alumnae” award by the All India Occupational
Therapists Association in 2008. He has published papers and abstracts in numerous
journals related to Upper Extremity Surgery and Therapy.
Intended Audience: Athletic Trainers, Hand Therapists, Occupational Therapists,
Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants,
Course Hours:
September 19: Registration 7:30 course 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
September 20: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Contact Hours: 14
Registration Fees:
RIM Employees: $50.00 register online at www.regonline.com/RIM2015
Tenet Employees: $150.00 register online at www.regonline.com/RIM2015
External Registrants please register via the Rehab Education website at
www.rehabed.com/management-of-upper-extremity-stiff-joints/
Class is limited to 40 registrants.
Continental Breakfast provided; lunch on your own
The Matlock Speech-Language Pathology Lecture Series
The Dysarthrias:
Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies
Saturday October 17, 2015
This intermediate level seminar for Speech-Language Pathologist will explain and
illustrate the process of differential diagnosis of the dysarthrias using an ELMS
analysis. Using a simple acronym, the clinician compiles and integrates the
available information pertaining to the patient’s Etiology, Lesion site, Motor signs,
and Speech deficits to arrive at an accurate diagnosis of the type of dysarthria (or,
at least rule out other types). The “hallmark” speech characteristics of each type of
dysarthria will be briefly described. In addition, the neuromuscular basis of each
type of dysarthria will be presented, along with descriptions of various etiologies,
sites of lesion, and non-speech motor signs. The use of this model in the process of
differential diagnosis will then be illustrated via case analyses. Additionally, the
speaker will explain and demonstrate practical treatment strategies for deficits in
respiration, phonation, resonance, articulation, and prosody.
As a result of this seminar, the participant will be able to
1. Explain how the neurological characteristics of patients with dysarthria are
reflected in the speech production of these patients.
2. Differentially diagnose a patient with a sub-type of dysarthria, using information
related to etiology, site of lesion, non-speech motor deficits, and speech production
deficits.
3. Design treatment goals for patients with dysarthria based on speech and nonspeech motor symptoms, etiology, and pathophysiology (e.g., spasticity, flaccidity).
4. Demonstrate several strategies for the treatment of speech and voice deficits in
patients with dysarthria.
Location:
RIM Main Campus-Auditorium
261 Mack Avenue
Detroit, Michigan, 48201
Instructor: Paul Blanchet, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor of
Communication Sciences & Disorders at Baylor University. Dr. Blanchet’s primary
interests are neurogenic speech disorders and fluency disorders, as he is also a
person who stutters. He is currently conducting research in these areas, and has
given numerous presentations at professional conventions.
Course Hours:
Registration 8:00 am
Course: 8:15 am-4:30 pm
Contact Hours: 7
Registration Fees:
RIM Employees: free
External Registrants: $100.00
Class is limited to 40 registrants.
Register online at www.regonline.com/RIM2015
Continental Breakfast provided; lunch on your own
Evidence-Based Interventions
for the Thumb:
Dynamic Stabilization and Mobilization
Saturday November 7 and Sunday November 8, 2015
Thumb pain is a common complaint that requires careful assessment and innovative
therapy. Thumb pain, due to any injury or pathology, impacts participation in every
area of occupational and functional performance: ADLs, rest & sleep, work, leisure
and social participation. This 1.5 day course presents a dynamic stability
conservative management program which will improve the biomechanical
understanding of the thumb, enhance the therapeutic use of self to advise and
consult in the biomechanical knowledge of pain-free use of the thumb, identify and
facilitate proper motor patterns. Intervention instruction includes muscle inhibition,
re-education, and strengthening in a prescribed pattern, with joint protection and
adaptive equipment instruction. Ample lab time is provided for hands-on fabrication,
including for orthoses to support, facilitate proper arthrokinematics, stabilize,
mobilize, and to stretch the thumb.
Location:
RIM Main Campus- Auditorium
261 Mack Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Instructors: Virginia O’Brien, OTD, OTR/L, CHT is a graduate of the University of
Wisconsin-Madison and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Virginia’s interest in hand
architecture and orthoses began during her student affiliations. She is actively involved in clinical and
biomechanical research of the thumb, and is a published author in the Journal of Hand Therapy, and
currently on the review board for the Journal of Hand Surgery. She works as a Hand Therapist, and
is the Hand Therapy Residency Coordinator. Since 2005 she has taught on dynamic stability of
the thumb since 2005 to therapists and physicians nationally and internationally
Debby Schwartz, OTD, OTR/L, CHT is a certified hand therapist with over 28 years of
experience as a practicing clinician. She joined Orfit Industries America to promote product
awareness and splinting education. Debby is an active member of ASHT and has participated in
IFSHT meetings as well. She has presented on a variety of hand therapy topics both at national and
international conferences, and has written a number of articles for hand therapy publications,
including a recent literature review of static progressive orthoses. She is presently writing chapters
for hand therapy textbooks on orthotic fabrication, including a chapter on pediatric orthoses.
Intended Audience:, Occupational Therapists, Hand Therapists
Course Hours:
Saturday November 7: Registration 7:30 am, Course 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday November 8: Check in 7:30 am, Course: 8:00am-1:00 pm
Contact Hours: 12.5
Registration Fees:
RIM Employees: $125.00
Tenet Employees: $225.00
External Registrants: $450.00
Class is limited to 25 registrants.
Register online at www.regonline.com/RIM2015
Continental Breakfast provided; lunch on your own
Stroke: Building Effective Treatment
Saturday November 14, 2015
This intermediate course will combine lecture
with hands-on lab practice. Participants will
learn how to pair interventions with clinical
reasoning to build effective treatment plans for
improving function in patients with strokes.
Location:
RIM Main Campus-Brasza Center
261 Mack Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201
Instructor: Ramona Hignite, PT, DPT, NCS, Supervisor,
Rehabilitation Services DMC RIM is an APTA Neurologic Certified
Specialist with over ten years of experience treating patients with
neurological dysfunction in a variety of settings.
Intended Audience: Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy
Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants
Course Hours:
Registration: 8:00 am
Course: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Contact Hours: 7
Registration Fees:
RIM and Tenet Employees: $30.00
External Registrants: $199.00
Class is limited to 40 registrants
Register online at www.regonline.com/RIM2015
Continental Breakfast provided; lunch on your own
The Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is
recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to
offer continuing education (CE) for Athletic
Trainers (ATs). The 2015 programs have been
approved for the number of Category A CE
hours noted in the course descriptions. ATs
are responsible for claiming only those hours
actually spent participating in the CE activity.
According to the education levels described by
the CEC Committee of the NATA these
continuing education courses are considered
to be Essential Level.