Speaker Information
Zoltan Mari MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Mari received a Medical degree from Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical University, Szeged, Hungary, a degree in Internal Medicine from Brookdale University Hospital, a degree in Neurology from New York State Hospital, and degrees in Movement Disorders and Clinical Neurophysiology from the National Institute of Health. Dr. Mari’s research interests include dystonia physiology, and clinical trials in Parkinson’s disease for disease modifying agents.

Jennifer Millar MSPT, Physical Therapist at Johns Hopkins University. Jennifer received her MSPT from Boston University Sargent College of Allied Health Professions. Special interests are Parkinson’s disease, ataxia, multiple sclerosis, facial motor and vestibular rehabilitation populations.

Rebecca Dunlop RN, Program Coordinator at The Johns Hopkins University, Department of Neurology, Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Center. Rebecca received a BSN degree in Nursing from the York College of Pennsylvania.

Program Description
The program, “Update on Parkinson’s Disease Research and Rehabilitation”, will provide a review of Parkinson’s Disease to include symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and pathophysiology; a discussion of past and current treatments with information on current research; and a review of the role of allied team professionals in the management of this chronic, progressive disorder. Participants with be informed of the diversity of symptoms including motor, non-motor, and psychiatric. Treatment modalities, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological will be shared with an emphasis on the role of physical therapy across the chronic illness continuum.

Educational Credit
0.4 CEUs

Agenda
5:00-5:30pm      Introduction, Becky Dunlop RN
5:50-7:00pm      Current Treatments and Research for PD, Zoltan Mari, MD
7:00-7:15pm      Break
7:15-7:45pm      The Role of Physical Therapy, Jenn Millar, MSPT
7:45-8:45pm      Case Presentations
8:45-9:00pm      Question and Answer

Location
Franklin Square Hospital Center
9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD

Program Description
Total knee arthroplasty is and has been a widely successful intervention for end stage knee arthritis. Current advances in TKA include less invasive incisions, less invasive prosthetics, computer navigation, patient specific instruments and prosthetics, and alternative bearings. The purpose of this lecture is to review new technology in TKA and gain perspective on how the advancements improve patient outcomes. The objective of this course related to TKA is to gain an understanding of the following advances including indications, risks and benefits, and procedure details: Less invasive TKA; Computer navigation; Partial knee replacement; Patient specific TKA; and, Bearings in TKA.

Hip resurfacing is an alternative to total hip arthroplasty. It is intended for the younger, more active patient population in efforts to conserve femoral bone and allow for unrestricted activity. In addition, hip resurfacing does not preclude later conversion to total hip arthroplasty. The purpose of this presentation is to explain the details of this procedure, the risks and benefits versus total hip replacement, and report the author’s experience with this technique over the past two years. The objective of this course related to hip resurfacing are to gain an understanding of: Rationale for Hip Resurfacing; Patient selection; Risks and benefits; Operative procedure; Post operative protocols; Metal on metal technology in hip resurfacing; and, Worldwide results of hip resurfacing

Location
Union Memorial Hospital
201 East University Parkway
Baltimore, MD

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Speaker Information
Carolyn Chanoski, PT, DPT, MS has over twenty years experience in physical therapy. She earned her PT degree from University of Maryland in Baltimore and her DPT from Widener University.  Before becoming a PT, she taught biology and chemistry for 15 years and holds Masters Degrees in Biology and in Education. She returned to the public schools where she worked as a PT with children from birth through age 21 and was member of the Child Find Team to identify needs of children with various developmental delays. She is certified in the diagnosis and treatment of sensory integration dysfunction.

After retiring from Baltimore County Public Schools, Dr. Chanoski has been working in the geriatric setting for the past six years, currently at Oak Crest Village.  She has served as a clinical instructor for UMB, University of Scranton, and St Augustine University.  She has also served as a grant reviewer for the US Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.

Program Description
Diabetes mellitus affects over 24 million people in America and another 50 million are at risk for developing the disease.  Diabetes used to be considered a disease of adults but with the epidemic of obesity in the US, diabetes is becoming more prevalent in children and adolescents. Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness, kidney failure, and nontraumatic lower extremity amputation. Diabetes mellitus also leads to increased cardiovascular disease, stroke, neuropathy and sexual dysfunction. Diabetes also affects electrolyte balance and increases the risk of secondary infections.

Diabetes is the fifth leading cause of death in the US. In 2007, The US total (direct and indirect) cost of diabetes was $174 billion. Direct medical costs were $116 billion. After adjusting for population age and sex differences, average medical expenditures among people with diagnosed diabetes were 2.3 times higher than what expenditures would be in the absence of diabetes. Indirect costs including, disability, work loss, premature mortality, were $58 billion.

Physical therapists in nearly all practice settings will encounter patients who have or are at risk for developing diabetes.  The risk of diabetes can be reduced by diet and exercise and a healthy life style. Understanding the pathology of diabetes and knowing the signs and symptoms of hyper-and hypoglycemia will enable physical therapists to better care for their patients.

Objectives Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate among the types of diabetes mellitus
• Describe normal glucose metabolism and the pathology of diabetes mellitus
• Describe the complications of diabetes mellitus
• Describe the effects of exercise on blood glucose levels
• List the signs and symptoms of hyper- and hypoglycemia and describe emergency interventions as appropriate in the PT clinic

Educational Credit (0.3 of CEUs)

Agenda
5:00—6:00 Registration and boxed supper
6:00 – 7:30 Introduction, Types of Diabetes Mellitus, Normal and Pathological Glucose 
                     Metabolism, Complications
7:30—7:45 Break 
7:45—9:15 Complications (continued), Exercise and Diabetes, Contraindications for Exercise