Course Code: REL-RTS-0-LAIRT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify the clinical presentation of the two most common types of limb apraxia.
Identify standardized objective measures for the assessment of limb apraxia.
Select evidence-based interventions for individuals with limb apraxia based on patient goals and presentation.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Limb Apraxia Overview
Why It Matters
Meet Peter
What Is Praxis?
Limb Apraxia
Apraxia Classification
Limb Apraxia’s Impact
Review
Summary
Section 3: Assessment of Limb Apraxia
Identifying Limb Apraxia
Screening and Assessment
Peter’s Limb Apraxia Assessment
Observing Functional Tasks
Observing Peter’s ADL Function
Review
Summary
Section 4: Limb Apraxia Treatment
Overview of Interventions
Gesture Training
Peter’s Limb Apraxia Treatment
Direct Training
Strategy Training
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Christopher Meketansky, MS, OTR/L
Christopher Meketansky OTR/L graduated from Stony Brook University in 2017 with a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. He received training in manual therapy, specialized treatment for individuals with degenerative neurological disorders and post-stroke neurorehabilitation. He has worked in skilled nursing and home healthcare settings with experience treating patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, balance impairments, and a myriad of other conditions impacting the older adult population.
Subject 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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Occupational Therapists; Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.