Progressive Neuromuscular Disorders: ALS, Muscular Dystrophies, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson's Disease - Implications for Rehabilitation (A Lunch and Learn Series)

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Target Audience

Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist, PT, PTA, OT, COTA, SLP

Description

New 2026 Dates!

This comprehensive webinar series is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the latest developments in the treatment and management of neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disorders, including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Muscular Dystrophies (MD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Participants will explore cutting-edge pharmacological therapies, genetic interventions, management strategies for quality patient care. The series will also highlight evidence-based exercise protocols and multidisciplinary approaches that enhance quality of life and functional outcomes. Each webinar will focus on one disorder within the framework.

The fee for this course covers all topics - Attend ANY or Attend ALL!

Overview of Series
Each presentation will be from 12:00 pm EST - 1:00 pm EST on the scheduled day.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Tuesday, March 10, 2026: Muscular Dystrophies

Tuesday, March 17, 2026: Multiple Sclerosis

Tuesday, March 24, 2026: Parkinson's Disease

Webinar Information
This Live Webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the Live Webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page

Speaker
Amber L. Ward, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, ATP/SMS, FAOTA

Continuing Education Credits:
(To receive credit for a session, you MUST attend the entire session. You can earn up to 4 credit hours for completing the full series.)
CEUs/Contact Hours
This Activity fulfills the requirement of up to 0.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), representing up to 4.0 contact hours.
NCBPTE Contact Hours
Up to 4.0 NCBPTE Contact Hours
The North Carolina AHEC system is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.
Occupational Therapy
As of July 1, 2018, the NCBOT no longer accepts applications for pre-approval of CCAs. OT practitioners need to make sure they are completing activities that comply with Section .0800 of the NCBOT Rules.

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*Courses may be rescheduled or cancelled due to low registration.
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Objectives

• Identify appropriate exercise and rehabilitation strategies tailored to each type of ALS progression, emphasizing safety, energy conservation, and functional mobility.
• Evaluate the impact of early intervention and personalized care plans on disease progression, patient independence, and overall quality of life in patients with Muscular Dystrophies.
• Describe the latest FDA-approved and investigational drug therapies for multiple sclerosis and their impact.
• Apply current clinical guidelines and research findings to develop effective, patient-centered management plans for individuals living with Parkinson's Disease.

Sessions