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    Bell's and Facial Palsy: The Evidence-Based Toolbox ecourse

    Successful Outcomes with Exercise, sEMG, Myofascial Release and Kinesiology Taping

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    • Physical Therapist
    • Certified Occupational Therapy Asst
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Physical Therapy Asst
    • Speech Language Pathologist
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Course Description

Facial palsy brings about psychosocial and musculoskeletal challenges which have a significant impact on communication and bolus management. A diagnoses familiar to the rehabilitation clinician, there remains limited access to education and therapeutic applications for the re-education of the neuromuscular system. In this course, the instructor will guide participants through a variety of treatment options including myofascial release, kinesiology taping and biofeedback. Etiologies of facial palsy such as, Bell's, Ramsey Hunt, Myasthenia Gravis, stroke and more will be discussed. This course will discuss strategies that offer muscular inhibition in synkinesis and craniomandibular spasticity, muscular recruitment for orofacial control. Course instruction will demonstrate approaches to minimize headaches, jaw pain and cervical pain as a result of postural compensations of the jaw and poor breath patterns. Laboratories will broaden your therapeutic toolbox to improve patient outcomes with evidence-based approach to exercise, sEMG use, Myofascial Release and kinesiology taping. John Kelly is a one-of-a-kind instructor who is helping to redefine the medical practice of Speech Language Pathology and interdisciplinary rehabilitation providers.



Course Requirements:
  • Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
  • Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
  • An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
  • A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
  • SLPs - ASHA CEUs may be obtained by completing the online ASHA form and checking the "Report to ASHA" box.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify anatomic structure and physiology pertaining to CN VII and orofacial myofascia
  • Define pathophysiology of Bell’s Palsy, Myasthenia Gravis, Multiple Sclerosis
  • Describe kinematic consequence of muscular and soft tissue dysfunction with their effects on functional activity
  • Relate postural impairment and basic craniomandibular dysfunction to mastication, bolus management
  • Define an interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation in the management of facial palsy
  • Outline Safety First, protection and patient education to minimize further complication
  • Discuss precautions and contraindications with therapeutic intervention, manual therapy and electrical stimulation
  • Select evaluations and measurements for the assessment of facial palsy and treatment outcomes
  • Identify a proper treatment approach and therapeutic techniques through selected case studies based on evaluation findings; manual therapy, kinesiology taping, exercise, sEMG and home exercise progression
  • Identify interdisciplinary roles for facial palsy rehabilitation

John Kelly

M.P.T.

A graduate of the University of St. Augustine’s graduate Physical Therapy Program. John has over 17 years’ experience with acute inpatient and hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation and currently an outpatient clinical director for Siskin Rehabilitation Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. John continues to balance full time patient care with administrative responsibilities. John is NDT certified and an experienced manual orthopedic therapist working toward his clinical doctorate and manual therapy certification. John is a certified VitalStim® Instructor and has taught orthopaedic and electrotherapy courses across the country. John is an accomplished clinical instructor and consistently is recognized for his exceptional patient rapport and strong evaluations from course participants.

Financial Disclosure: John is a salaried employee for his position at Siskin Rehabilitation Hospital. John Kelly receives honoraria from CIAO Seminars for the presentation of his live courses. He also receives royalties for the purchase of his recorded course(s)
Non-financial Disclosure: No relevant non-financial relationship exists.

15 Minutes
Introductions and program overview (Starts 8:00am CST, 9:00am EST, 7:00am Mountain and 6:00am Pacific)
60 Minutes
Pathophysiology and medical management
15 Minutes
Functional anatomy of facial expression, phonation and mastication
45 Minutes
Laboratory and discussion: palpation and myofascial check sheet
60 Minutes
Examination; objective measures, grading scales and care plan
15 Minutes
Synkinesis defined and treatment considerations
15 Minutes
Myofascial restriction, trauma of immobility
15 Minutes
Laboratory and discussion: oral and facial myofascial release technique
45 Minutes
Guidelines in application kinesiology taping for facial paresis
30 Minutes
Laboratory and discussion: oral and facial kinesiology taping suggestions
30 Minutes
Treatment exercise program and home exercise progression
45 Minutes
Laboratory and discussion: manual resistance, functional muscle recruitment and exercise progression
15 Minutes
sEMG biofeedback suggestions, placement and interpretation
15 Minutes
Laboratory and discussion: sEMG demonstration
15 Minutes
Case study and discussion; incorporating contemporary techniques into treatment, clinical reasoning and decision paradigm
7.3 Hours
Total

Delivery VIA:

  • Online - This course is offered in an online, on demand format.

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 7 Hours
  • CIAO is an ASHA Approved Provider (0.7 ASHA CEUs) bubble sheet submission required
  • CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (0.7 AOTA CEUs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (7 PDUs)
  • CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
  • CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
  • This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2502009#TX
  • This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
  • The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes CIAO Seminars as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers Offering Continuing Competency Courses
  • The Physical Therapy Board of California has determined that CIAO meets the standards set forth in section 1399.95 of the CA Code of Regulations
  • CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
  • CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Approved for:
  • 7 Hrs. PT/PTAs in IL, MD , TX (APTA #2502009#TX, 7 CCUs)
  • 7 Hrs. Registered with CEBroker for OT/COTAs in AL, AZ, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN and PT/PTAs in GA
  • 8 Hrs. OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-868885)
  • 8.4 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY

Course meets requirements for:

  • PT/PTAs in AL, AK, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY
  • OT/COTAs in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, GA, HI, ID, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND
  • OT/COTAs in OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

    • Intermediate Level
    0.7 ASHA CEUs


    CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.


    CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)



    Reviews

    Excellent course! thanks a mill!

    - Marsa, AL / Jul 2023

    Wonderful course and content - will surely use in practice!

    - Halesite, NY / Jul 2023

    John was extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter. As a physical therapist in an outpatient setting with no experience treating patients with Bells Palsy, I felt at times a little overwhelmed by the anatomy. This will require some review on my end to better understand the facial anatomy, so I appreciate the handout on this. Overall, great course and I feel ready to start seeing patients with Bell’s Palsy!

    - Leominster, MA / Jul 2023

    John Kelly’s courses are always so interesting and his presentations are full many learning modalities. I know I am coming out a more knowledgeable therapist when I take his courses.

    - El Paso, TX / Jun 2023

    Thanks!!

    - Callaway, FL / Oct 2022

    Written descriptions of myofascial techniques are thorough but difficult to reference quickly in the moment. Would help to simplify the descriptions in the "Technique" sections into numbered/bulleted format rather than narrative format.

    - Superior, CO / Aug 2022