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:
1. Differentiate among the types of diabetes mellitus
2. Describe normal glucose metabolism and the pathology of diabetes mellitus
3. Describe the complications of diabetes mellitus
4. Describe the effects of exercise on blood glucose levels
5. List the signs and symptoms of hyper- and hypoglycemia and describe emergency
interventions as appropriate in the PT clinic
Educational Credit
This program meets the criteria established by the Maryland PT Board of Examiners for 3 contact hours (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
Location and Directions
Franklin Square Hospital Center
9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD
www.franklinsquare.org | Parking Map and Directions
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The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, MD. A continuing education programs (0.3 CEUs) is planned followed by a luncheon and the Chapter Business Meeting in which you will have an opportunity to hear updates from President, Carolyn Chanoski, PT, current Board Members, as well as the election of future Chapter Board Members.
Continuing Education Course
Assessment of Lumbar Dysfunction: Facet vs. Neurodynamics vs. Somatic Dysfunction. What is Driving Your Patient's Pain and Movement Abnormality?
Summary
Participants will gain the perspective of the instructor in identifying what structures may be influencing/driving the patient's pain and movement asymmetries frequently encountered in patients with lumbar dysfunction. Recognition of the biomechanics of the lumbar spine, the nervous system in relation to the spine, and facilitation of the musculature surrounding the spine, will allow the participants to gain a conceptual basis for determining what structures require treatment. Testing and treatment procedures will be demonstrated.
Educational Credit
This continuing education program meets the criteria established by the Maryland PT Board of Examiners for three (3) contact hours (0.3 CEUs). A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the completion of the course
Speaker
Robert C. Grossman, P.T., O.C.S.
**The Pre-Registration Deadline is November 7th.
The Fall Meeting is held in conjunction with APTA of Maryland’s Student Conclave.
The Student Conclave provides students with an opportunity to mingle with PTs and PTAs and attend vendor exhibits to learn about employment opportunities, new products, and services.
This year’s Student Conclave will feature a presentation titled: The Business of Physical Therapy: What a student needs to know before graduating. The goal is to inform students about opportunities for advancement by physical therapist assistants in different arenas. The presentation will also expose current barriers to the attainment of vision 2020 for physical therapists. Please come prepared with questions to ask the presenters.
In addition to the presentation, reports from the 2008 House of Delegates, PTA Caucus, and the National Student Conclave will be presented. Elections for the Chapter’s Student Delegate and Alternate Delegate will be held and you must be a member of APTA of Maryland to vote.
All PT and PTA students from programs within Maryland are invited to attend the Conclave and are encourage to attend the Student Research Presentations and the Annual Chapter Business Meeting.
A continental breakfast and refreshments will be served. Lunch, available at a cost of $10 members/$15 non-members, provides a great networking opportunity.
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