Paul Hansen, PT, PhD, received his BS-PT from CSU-Fresno (1980) and PhD in Motor Control from the University of Oregon (1989). He taught neurorehabilitation and basic neurosciences at Northern Arizona University and at the University of Puget Sound. He has published in Exper Brain Res, Brain Res, Posture Gait, Spine, Phys Ther Pract, Percept, and J Gerontol and given invited presentations at APTA and NDTA meetings, in addition to numerous continuing education seminars on body-weight-supported gait training and PNF. Dr. Hansen practices outpatient neurorehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City, Missouri.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The participant will be introduced through lecture and patient examples to information on:

• Fundamentals of locomotor neuroanatomy and its sensory modulation
• Clinical application of known locomotor neurology to traditional techniques and BWSTT
• Clinical research on BWSGT

Course Description : This course reviews how the nervous system controls walking. This neuroanatomy knowledge is then applied to help understand how treatment can enhance walking recovery, techniques such as those used in NDT and PNF, as well as newer clinical ideas. These neuro concepts are then applied to body-weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT). Knowing the locomotor neurology allows the therapist to correctly anticipate the clinical findings regarding using BWSTT following stroke, SCI, TBI, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome, and helps the clinician optimize clinical interventions for retraining walking. Dr. Hansen has presented this information across the country including invited presentations at the national APTA and NDTA meetings.

CATHERINE THOMPSON, PhD,MS,PT, will be presenting PREVENTION PRACTICE. Dr. Thompson has practiced in physical therapy for over 30 years. While her clinical practice has focused on pediatric physical therapy and neurological rehabilitation, she has worked in practice settings in acute care, outpatient care, long-term care, school-based therapy, home health and private practice, as well as national and international pro bono settings. Currently she is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy Education at Rockhurst University and she presents her work at state, national and international meetings. Dr. Thompson's travel to over 50 countries gives her insight into global health care disparities and the need for multicultural education. Her research interests focus on pediatric growth and development, the use of motor imagery in physical therapy practice and prevention practice across the lifespan. She hopes that this workshop will contribute to realizing the goals of Healthy People 2010 with physical therapy playing an integral role in prevention practice and health advocacy.


COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe Healthy People 2010: its overarching goals, objectives and leading health indicators as they relate to the Nation and to the state of Mississippi

2. Describe the expanding roles of physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in health promotion, health protection and prevention

3. Discuss up-to-date resources used to assess health, fitness and wellness needs of individuals and communities

4. Describe evidence-based strategies, techniques and resources to meet individual and community needs for health, fitness and wellness

5. Discuss prevention practice in varied practice settings, including outpatient, rehabilitation and community-based settings

6. Discuss options for advocating and marketing health promotion in your community