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2024 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ANNUAL CONFERENCE & PT EXPO
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Friday, September 27
 

8:00am MDT

START-Play: A Novel Approach to Early Intervention
Friday September 27, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am MDT
This presentation will provide participants with an introduction to the evidence-based START-Play early intervention approach. Content will cover the theoretical underpinnings, findings from a recent randomized, controlled clinical trial, and key differences between START-Play and usual-care early intervention. While most content will be delivered in an interactive lecture format, the session will also include case-based, group problem-solving.
Speakers
avatar for Sandy Willett

Sandy Willett

Sandy Willett is an Associate Professor with the newly established DPT program at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. New to Colorado, she spent most of her clinical and academic career on the plains of Nebraska at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Munroe-Meyer Institute... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am MDT
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10:00am MDT

Invite What You Want to See - A Paradigm Shift for Pediatric Physical Therapy Patients
Friday September 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
The purpose of this presentation is to reframe how a PT assesses an individual child’s impairments and subsequent therapeutic interventions. In particular when the child’s sensorineural-motor systems do not respond in the way the therapist expected. This paradigm was first published by Christine Robenalt, PT, in the 2022 book, Integrative Lifestyle Medicine for Physical Therapists. It is a simple yet encompassing approach that can be applied to pediatric clients, but also to any client who does not appear to improve or progress as anticipated. This paradigm is multi-system. It takes into account the entire child (or client) and emphasizes a strengths-based approach for clinicians and caregivers. The key components of the paradigm include, 1) Invite what you want to see; 2) Increase novelty or fun; 3) Create safety by altering sensory stimuli which is interfering with learning; 4) Start with what the child (patient) is successful with even if it is the opposite of what was desired by the PT. 5) Always act with love and respect for the child (patient), assuming positive intent.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Robenalt

Christine Robenalt

Christine is a pediatric physical therapist, wife, and mother to three children. Since 2012, she has been a pioneer in the use of live video visits to provide children in Colorado and Arizona with physical therapy services. She incorporates additional training in nutrition education... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
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1:00pm MDT

Treating, Evaluating, and Referring Pediatric Patients for the Primary Care Physical Therapist
Friday September 27, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
This presentation will provide attendees with evidence-based methods of evaluating and treating common pediatric diagnoses that may be seen in a rural or orthopedic physical therapy setting. This presentation will also discuss when to refer to a pediatric physical therapy specialist and/or orthotist. This presentation will include: review of current literature, prognostic variables, clinical reasoning, and case studies. It will be delivered in a lecture and question/answer format.  
Speakers
avatar for Jordan Anglin

Jordan Anglin

Jordan Anglin graduated from Appalachian State University with her bachelor's in Exercise Science and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Baylor University. Since graduation, she has worked as a pediatric physical therapist at All Abilities Physical Therapy & More for... Read More →
avatar for Samantha Cohen

Samantha Cohen

Dr. Samantha Cohen is a board certified pediatric physical therapist currently practicing at All Abilities Physical Therapy & More for Kids in Colorado Springs. She is also one of the owners of the clinic which is dedicated to neuro-based care for patients age 0-18. Sam teaches courses... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
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3:00pm MDT

Secondary Students with Cognitive Impairments: Functional Changes with Group Interval Training
Friday September 27, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
Evidence continues to support that many individuals with significant cognitive impairments and medical conditions are at risk for obesity and sedentary lifestyles. School-based physical therapists are in a unique position to help promote physical fitness and wellness in at-risk populations. A multidisciplinary school-based team created and implemented an 8-week interval fitness program for students with cognitive impairments. This session brings to light many thought-provoking questions and discussions. Is a physical education class enough to create functional changes in at-risk populations or prevent a decline in function? Are minimal or consultative physical therapy services meeting high school student needs? What is the role of the physical therapist in supporting physical education classes or center-based programs? How does function correlate with participation? This program challenges the traditional school-based model of service delivery and highlights the need for ongoing intervention for at-risk populations.
Speakers
avatar for Holly Ingham

Holly Ingham

Holly Ingham, DPT, ATP, PCS joined the University of Colorado in 2022 as a part-time faculty member. In this role, she helps to support the Clinical Education team and the Pediatric track. She continues to practice part-time as a school-based PT at Aurora Public Schools. Dr. Ingham... Read More →
avatar for Amy Oeffling

Amy Oeffling

Amy Oeffling earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from CU Health Sciences Center in 2007. After graduating, she spent 11 years in Acute Care and Acute Rehab at University of Colorado Hospital, and she became Board Certified in Neurology in 2013. In 2018, Dr. Oeffling began... Read More →
Friday September 27, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm MDT
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Saturday, September 28
 

9:00am MDT

Nourishing Development: Exploring the Link Between Early Feeding and Motor Milestones
Saturday September 28, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am MDT
This presentation will provide attendees with a review of primitive reflexes and milestones in early infancy through the progression to early childhood, discuss the interplay between feeding and motor development, and offer evidence-based treatment interventions to support the transition from reflex-driven movement to voluntary movement patterns. A review of current literature, case scenarios, and demonstration of hands-on techniques will be utilized via lecture, review of videos, and in-person demonstration of techniques.
Speakers
avatar for Shaheen Larson

Shaheen Larson

Shaheen Larson is an Occupational Therapist with 16 years of experience addressing feeding and swallowing disorders across childhood. She has AOTA Advanced Practice Certification in Pediatrics, AOTA Specialty Certification in Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing, and is a Certified Lactation... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am MDT
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11:00am MDT

A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to the Assessment and Treatment of Breathing Pattern Disorder (BPD).
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
This presentation will provide attendee with updates on current evidence on methods of assessment and treatment of breathing pattern disorder. This will include introduction to BPD and why PTs should know about it, differentiation of BPD from other lung and upper airway diseases, medical and clinical assessment tools, primary and secondary treatments, PT specific rationale for BPD referrals, and carryover of treatment strategies into PT sessions for other primary medical diagnoses.
Speakers
avatar for Amy O'Connell

Amy O'Connell

Amy O’Connell, MS, CCC-SLP is a Speech-Language Pathologist with 30 years of experience who first began working with disorders of the upper airway in 1998. She has been an SLP at National Jewish Health (NJH) for the last 8 years, where she is privileged to lead the NJH Speech Pathology... Read More →
avatar for Allison Zangle

Allison Zangle

Allison Zangle, PT, DPT earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in 2016. She has been a physical therapist at National Jewish Health for the last 4 years where she specializes in outpatient pulmonary physical therapy. At National Jewish Health she treats... Read More →
avatar for Cori Fratelli

Cori Fratelli

Cori Fratelli is a Nurse Practitioner, who has a unique background in both basic science, clinical research, and Eastern medicine, which has informed her practice in clinical Western medicine. She has been at National Jewish since 2003. Her clinical time is divided between the Interstitial... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm MDT
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2:00pm MDT

Neurodiversity Affirming Practice: Where are we?
Saturday September 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
This presentation will provide an evidence-based, current look at neurodiversity in relation to the impact and delivery of care in pediatric physical therapy settings. The class will involve breaking down the current barriers to providing neurodiversity affirming physical therapy practices including persistent myths, educational trends, and provider knowledge across disciplines. This class will be delivered in a lecture format with activities and reflective questioning to highlight concepts.
Speakers
avatar for Christina Miller

Christina Miller

Dr. Miller is a practicing pediatric physical therapist and owner of Be The Change Physical Therapy, LLC. She is also alumni of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (LEND) center at Stony Brook and a LEND Equity Champion through the Early Childhood Intervention... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
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4:00pm MDT

Physical Literacy Pilot Program: Movement Skills Group
Saturday September 28, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
The goals of this presentation are to introduce the concept of physical literacy including differentiating between physical activity, fitness, and literacy and discuss the relevance to the pediatric population in the state of Colorado. We will review methods in which patients, particularly pediatric patients, learn movement patterns, motor control, and strengthening activities. This will include background on long-term athletic development and motor-learning principles throughout youth development. The current state of youth sports and the problems with sports specialization will also be discussed. We will suggest specific examples and methods to improve physical literacy throughout Physical Therapy practice. We will also educate on the prevalence of inactivity in the United States and provide tools to address inactivity in the pediatric population as well as education for improvements in clinical practice and educational opportunities for therapists to use for patients and families.
Speakers
avatar for Macy Winkelman

Macy Winkelman

Dr. Macy Winkelman earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University. She completed the Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Residency in Houston, Texas at Memorial Hermann’s IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute in 2018 and has... Read More →
avatar for Emma Rightmire PT, DPT

Emma Rightmire PT, DPT

Dr. Emma Rightmire earned her Bachelor of Science in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in San Marcos and has continued to work in pediatric and general orthopedic... Read More →
avatar for Shane Noffsinger

Shane Noffsinger

Shane has been practicing physical therapy since 2012 and has been at Children's Hospital Colorado since 2014. He is Board Certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has extensive experience working with athletes of all... Read More →
Saturday September 28, 2024 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
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