CHRISTIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
LUDHIANA
IN COLLABORATION WITH
BRINGS TO YOU
CARE DUCHENNE, INDIA 2023
Practical Training
WORKSHOP FOR PHYSICAL THERAPIST
INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
Doug Levine, PT, has been a primary course instructor for CureDuchenne and presented at national conferences multiple times since 2016. A physical therapist since 1997, he has primarily focused on pediatrics and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He has worked for the Shorkey Center in Beaumont, Texas, Dell Children’s Hospital in Austin, Texas, and has provided school-based physical therapy for over 10 school districts in Texas. He is the owner of Growing Places Therapy Services, PLLC. Doug particularly enjoys working closely with the families of the children he serves, helping them to educate themselves, facilitating communication between medical disciplines, and providing support and resources to families in need of guidance.
COURSE OUTLINE
1) Incidence and Etiology
2) Diagnosis
a) Clinical Presentation
b) Medical Testing
c) Genetic Testing
3) Pathophysiology
4) Progression of Mobility Stages in Duchenne
a) Ambulatory stages
b) Non-ambulatory stages
5) Medical and Cognitive Commodities
6) Therapy Evaluation
7) Therapy Intervention
a) Contracture Management
b) Orthotic Treatments
c) Standing Frame Programs
d) Orthopedist Consult referral
8) Exercise and Activity Modifications
9) Adaptive and Mobility Equipment
10) Therapy Plans for Duchenne
a) Therapy Plan for Stages in Duchenne
b) Case Studies
11) Healthcare Provider Referrals for Multidisciplinary Care Team
CERTIFICATION
CureDuchenne Certified Occupational Therapist/ Physical Therapist will receive training on the most current standards of care. Skills will be maintained through ongoing interaction with the CureDuchenne Professional Development Department and annual recertification requirements. A CureDuchenne Certified Occupational Therapist/ Physical Therapist will have the resources they need to provide the best standard of care to their patients. The Duchenne community will have access to quality care with designated CureDuchenne Certified Occupational Therapist/ Physical Therapist in their area.
BENEFITS
On completion of CureDuchenne Certification the Certified Therapists will:
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Receive ongoing training from the CureDuchenne Professional Development Department
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Receive patient referrals from CureDuchenne
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Be designated as Certified on www.CureDuchenne.org which families regularly access
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Be recognized by patients and healthcare professionals as a uniquely qualified provider
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Display the CureDuchenne Certified Occupational Therapist seal for their site, email signature, and materials to demonstrate certification
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Be part of a large network of therapists - for collaboration and consultation
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Be introduced to new families and other local Cure Duchenne Certified Therapists
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Receive notifications of upcoming conferences and courses of interest