Landmark CEU Event at Casa de Ramana

Course Description

Breathing difficulty affects all aspects of health and quality of life including functional mobility, ADLs/IADLs, swallowing, speaking and sleeping. Spirometry assessment and exercise can be easily incorporated into pulmonary rehabilitation to optimize patient outcomes. This one hour intermediate level course for PT/PTAs and OT/OTAs and SLPs is part of a series of Accelerated Clinical Practice courses. Through instruction and lab, this course provides the essential information to understand how to assess and incorporate spirometry into breathing exercise within an evidence-based pulmonary rehabilitation program.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will have the ability to:

• Describe the clinical uses and exercise rationale for breathing exercises

• Differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung disease based on spirometry pulmonary function testing results and flow-volume loops.

• Connect the abnormal breathing presentation with corresponding spirometry exercises.

• Effectively interpret spirometry results.

Course Agenda

45 Minutes - Lecture

• a. Respiratory system overview (functional anatomy of the respiratory system) (10 min)

• b. Spirometry assessment with pulmonary function testing and flow-volume loops (15 min)

• c. Spirometry biofeedback including research and exercise (15 min)

• d. Documentation (5 min)

15 Minutes – Lab

• a. Interpret spirometry data and flow-volume loops to differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung disease (5 min)

• b. Identify appropriate breathing exercises based on abnormal breathing presentation(10min)

Registration Form

All above information is required for registration to be processed. Please email information to mhenrich@landmarkhealth.com , Enrollment is limited, Early registration is suggested

About the Instructor

Karen Weinschenk, MS, PT, CEEAA

Karen Weinschenk MS, PT, CEEAA earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University in 1982 and her Advanced Master’s degree in 1995 from MGH Institute of Health Professions. Her thesis investigated the relationship of MRI findings of disc herniation to the lumbar lordosis. Karen previously lectured as adjunct Faculty at Northeastern University. Karen has over 36 years of clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, Geriatric, and orthopedic treatment settings. She has participated in extensive post graduate training leading to an expertise in treating spinal disorders. She is currently employed as a Clinical program Consultant with Accelerated Care Plus. In her 17-year tenure with ACP, Karen has developed extensive clinical teaching experience integrating evidence-based practices and with rehab technologies such as therapeutic modalities and advanced exercise systems.

Contact: kweinschenk@Hanger.com

Casa de Ramana

At Casa de Ramana Rehabilitation Center, is more than just a healthcare facility; they are a compassionate community deeply rooted in the diverse and vibrant landscape of Framingham. Established in 2018, their center was founded with a profound appreciation for the rich cultural tapestry that defines our local community.