Course Code: REL-RTS-0-PSPR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify the clinical presentation of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), including four ways to differentiate it from Parkinson’s disease.
Recall three standardized assessment tools commonly used by interdisciplinary rehabilitation disciplines to evaluate key functional areas in individuals with PSP.
Recognize the role of each therapy discipline in treating patients with PSP.
Outline:
Section 1: Overview of PSP
Clinical Features and Diagnostic Essentials
What Is PSP?
PSP Versus PD
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: PSP Assessment Tools
Tools to Assess PSP
Quick Check
Case Study: Glenda’s Diagnostic Journey
Key Takeaways
Section 3: PSP Progression in Glenda
Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation at PSP Diagnosis
Six Months After Diagnosis
Quick Check
Two and a Half Years After Diagnosis
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
ReferencesSubject Matter Expert: Mike Studer, PT, DPT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPTA
Dr. Studer has been focused on neurologic PT for the entirety of his career, which began as a PT in 1991. He founded and owned a 4-clinic, 6-site outpatient PT, OT, and SLP program in 2004, Northwest Rehabilitation Associates, Inc., and is now a co-owner of Spark Rehabilitation in Bend, OR. Dr. Studer is an adjunct faculty member at Touro University in Nevada and is also on faculty at UNLV. He has served at the state and national level in many capacities as high as the Vice Presidency of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT) and Chair of the Practice Committee. As a full-time clinician, he has innovated treatment ideas and helped to translate knowledge to practice, serving as an invited speaker at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting for over 20 separate platform presentations from 2002 to 2024. He has similarly been an invited presenter at several state chapter meetings, large rehabilitation conferences, universities, and rehabilitation centers of all sizes, spanning all 50 states, 12 countries, and 4 continents on the subjects of motor learning, motor control, Parkinson’s disease, stroke rehabilitation, neuroplasticity, concussion, dual-task rehabilitation, and balance. Dr. Studer has authored or co-authored 6 book chapters, over 35 articles, and several invited commentaries within the fields of neurologic and geriatric rehabilitation. He has been and is currently the principal site investigator for NIH-funded clinical research in neurologic rehabilitation, having co-developed the Modified Dynamic Gait Index. Dr. Studer was honored with the Clinical Excellence award by the ANPT and AGPT, and the designation as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the APTA.
Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Physical Therapist; Entry level Physical Therapist Assistant; Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; Introductory level Speech-Language Pathologists; Introductory level Speech-Language Pathology Assistant; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Rehabilitation Settings, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.