Build a Better Brain
Presented by Rehab Connections
Description
What is trending, weighs 3 pounds, has the consistency of soft butter
or tofu, and is surrounded by potentially injurious sharp edges? Yes it’s
the brain, our BFF! We help our patients build muscle, endurance, and
resilience, how can we help them build better brain function? And how
does the brain influence patient compliance, motivation, and handling stress?
Learn how sleep, food, blood sugar, fat, inflammation, exercise, toxins,
head injuries, and other factors relate to our patients’ brain
performance in this new engaging and interactive course that includes
practical lab segments of online questionnaires,
brain exercises, apps for relaxation and focus, and more!
Instruction level: Beginner
CE contact hours 8.0 (IL) *** Duration: 7.0 hours
Intended audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs
Topics
- Root causes of chronic and degenerative diseases that are also root causes of brain dysfunction
- Roles of key neurotransmitters and what the rehab professional needs to know
- Diet, nutrition, and lifestyle education specific to brain health as a component of rehab
- Medication side effects/adverse drug reactions and potential nutrient depletion that may impact brain function and PT/OT rehab progressions
- The brain and pain
- Overview of toxins specific to brain health relevant to our patient care
- Using Brain SPECT Scans to help understand brain function
- Stigmas of mental health and psychiatry
- Commonly recommended nutrients and other strategies to optimize brain health
Objectives
By the completion of the course you will be able to:
- Discuss commonalities in brain health recommendations from sources as presented.
- Describe 2 effects of exercise on the brain.
- Recognize how 3 neurotransmitters may affect patient behavior, compliance, and motivation.
- List 3 key lab test measures commonly assessed by functional medicine practitioners.
- Recognize common medications that may impact brain function.
- Utilize 1 new measurement tool in clinical practice to assess brain health.
IMPORTANT! 2-3 days prior to the CE event,
you will receive your CE materials and Zoom registration link by email. This gives you the
opportunity to preview, download or print, save, and refer back to the
information at any time. If you do not receive your CE material
please contact us before the day of the course or workshop.
Presenter
- Sheryl Poremba, PT, CCM
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Location
This workshop is conducted virtually using Zoom.
Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Course: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Click on date to register.
Tuition: $199
Learn more about
Seating is limited. Please register
early!
Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content
and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond
our control.
Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education
sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No: 216-000101
Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per
session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received
more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance
of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another
individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for
cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically,
including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.
All unapplied transfers and credits
will expire September 26, 2026.
Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event
up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will
not be responsible for any charges incurred by the
registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other
than the CE event tuition.
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