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APTA PTJ Journal Club – Review of Articles from PTJ’s Special Issues: Advances in Rehabilitation Technology and Health Disparities in Rehabilitation

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This course offers an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge research published in the Physical Therapy Journal (PTJ) through its special issues on Advances in Rehabilitation Technology and Health Disparities in Rehabilitation. Participants will engage in comprehensive reviews and discussions of selected articles, led by renowned experts in the field.

Key Features:

  • Format: Asynchronous modules allow you to learn at your own pace.
  • Cost: Free for students, $10 for members, $15 for non-members
  • CEUs: .2 CEU (2 contact hours)

Articles:

  1. Application of Artificial Intelligence in Infant Movement Classification
  2. Use of a Home-Based, Commercial Exercise Platform for Parkinson Disease
  3. Comparing Physical Activity and Exercise Experiences, values, and Beliefs of a Latino, Latina and/or Latine People and Non-Latino, Non-Latina and/or Non-Latine People with Parkinson Disease: A Qualitative Study 

  • Application of Artificial Intelligence in Infant Movement Classification
    Contains 3 Component(s)

    (PTJClub-AIIMC-Course1) This course explores the role of artificial intelligence in infant movement classification and early detection of neuromotor disorders, covering AI's benefits and limitations in remote assessments, key methodological factors, and ethical considerations in clinical use.

    This course gives an overview of the article Application of Artificial Intelligence in Infant Movement Classification, highlighting AI’s potential to support early detection of neuromotor disorders. Key topics include the benefits and limitations of AI for remote assessments, methodological factors such as video quality and caregiver involvement, and the ethical considerations shaping clinical use.
    Learning Objectives:
    1. Understand the application of artificial intelligence in infant movement classification and its implications for clinical practice. 
    2. Discuss methodological, ethical, and practical considerations in implementing advanced rehabilitation technologies. 
    3. Develop strategies for personalized interventions and shared decision-making in clinical settings. 

    Suh-Fang Jeng

    PT, ScD

    World Physiotherapy

    Prof. Suh-Fang Jeng from the NTU School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, was elected as the Vice President of World Physiotherapy on May 31, 2023. Jeng has dedicated the past 15 years to international professional service, with a focus on early childhood intervention and international collaboration. Through her analysis and identification of health care issues and educational research development, she has established an international network of contacts and partnerships. She actively seeks domestic and international resources to assist in the development of low- and middle-income countries and advocates for and promotes professional services on an ongoing basis.

    World Physiotherapy was established in 1951 as an international nonprofit professional organization. It has formal relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and is also a member of the World Health Professions Alliance and the World Rehabilitation Alliance. It currently has 129 member countries across five regions: Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, South America, and Africa. World Physiotherapy represents 650,000 physiotherapists worldwide and is dedicated to providing high-quality physiotherapy services globally to maintain public health.

    Course Instructions

    1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
    2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
    3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
    4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

    Need Assistance?

    For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org. 

  • Use of a Home-Based, Commercial Exercise Platform for Parkinson Disease
    Contains 3 Component(s)

    (PTJClub-UHB-Course2) This course examines the feasibility and clinical impact of home-based commercial exercise platforms for Parkinson’s disease, exploring data-driven insights on adherence and intensity, personalized intervention strategies, and the role of shared decision-making in optimizing outcomes.

     This course reviews the article Use of a Home-Based, Commercial Exercise Platform for Parkinson Disease and the discussion includes feasibility, data-driven insights on adherence and intensity, personalized intervention strategies based on exercise archetypes, and the role of shared decision-making in optimizing clinical outcomes. 
    Learning Objectives:
    1. Evaluate the use of home-based, commercial exercise platforms for remotely monitoring aerobic exercise adherence and intensity in individuals with Parkinson Disease. 
    2. Discuss methodological, ethical, and practical considerations in implementing advanced rehabilitation technologies. 
    3. Develop strategies for personalized interventions and shared decision-making in clinical settings. 

    Jay L. Alberts

    PH.D

    Neurological Institute

    Jay L. Alberts, Ph.D., is the Vice Chair of Innovations within the Neurological Institute, holder of the “Edward F. and Barbara A. Bell Family Endowed Chair,” and Staff member within the Department of Biomedical Engineering. He holds an appointment in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University.  Prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Alberts was a Professor in the Department of Applied Physiology at Georgia Institute of Technology.

    Dr. Alberts research is focused on understanding the effects of neurological disease or injury on motor and cognitive function and developing disease-specific interventions to improve motor and cognitive performance.  He has worked extensively with individuals with Parkinson’s disease, patients with stroke, along with professional athletes and service members with concussion.  He has pioneered the development and clinical integration of technology and analytics into the care of neurological patients.  He has worked extensively in the development of exercise programs for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.  He founded Pedaling for Parkinson’s and has worked to establish more than 150 Pedaling for Parkinson’s programs across North America, primarily in YMCAs and community centers.

    Dr. Alberts is currently the PI on four NIH R01 clinical studies and one Department of Defense project.   He has 100+ peer-reviewed journal articles and has been continuously funded by NIH since 1998.  He was presented with an Alumni Achievement Award from Iowa State University in 2011 for his translational research related to Parkinson’s disease and exercise.  In 2013, he earned the Sones Innovation Award at the Cleveland Clinic.

    Course Instructions

    1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
    2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
    3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
    4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

    Need Assistance?

    For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org. 

  • Comparing Physical Activity and Exercise Experiences, Values, and Beliefs of Latino, Latina, and /or Latine People and Non-Latino, Non-Latina, and/or Non-Latine People with Parkinson Disease: A Qualitative Study
    Contains 3 Component(s)

    (PTJClub-CPAEE-Course3) This course analyzes the physical activity experiences, values, and beliefs of Latino and non-Latino individuals with Parkinson’s disease, highlighting differences in exercise participation, culturally specific themes, tailored interventions, and the vital role of family and caregivers in supporting adherence.

     This course explores the article Comparing Physical Activity and Exercise Experiences of Latino and Non-Latino Individuals with Parkinson Disease. The discussion examines the physical activity experiences, values, and beliefs of Latino and non-Latino individuals with Parkinson Disease. Topics include differences in exercise participation, culturally specific themes, the importance of tailored interventions, and the influential role of family and caregivers in supporting adherence. 
    Learning Objectives:
    1. Analyze health disparities in rehabilitation, focusing on the physical activity and exercise experiences, values, and beliefs of Latino and non-Latino individuals with Parkinson Disease. 
    2. Discuss methodological, ethical, and practical considerations in implementing advanced rehabilitation technologies. 
    3. Develop strategies for personalized interventions and shared decision-making in clinical settings. 

    Cristina Colón-Semenza

    PT, MPT, PhD

    University of Connecticut - Department of Kinesiology

    Dr. Cristina Colón-Semenza, PT, MPT, PhD is a rehabilitation scientist and a physical therapist who is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy. Her research is focused upon motivation for exercise in people with neurological conditions as well as the reduction of health disparities in rehabilitation. She brings a wealth of experience to her research from over a decade of clinical practice, much of which was at the Nayden Rehabilitation Clinic at the University of Connecticut.

    Dr. Colón-Semenza completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Science at Boston University under the mentorship of Dr. Terry Ellis. She received her Master’s of Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware and received her Bachelor’s of Science at Rutgers College. She is currently a board member of the Connecticut chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association. Dr. Colón-Semenza is involved in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) locally and nationally. She represents CT nationally in the APTA House of Delegates. In the CT chapter of the APTA, Dr. Colón-Semenza is a chairperson of the Special Interest Group focused upon Neurologic Physical Therapy and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. When she is not conducting research, engaging with students, or working with patients she can be found running and hiking on the beautiful trails surrounding UConn, with her family, friends, and puppy!

    Course Instructions

    1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
    2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
    3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
    4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

    Need Assistance?

    For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org. 

  • APTA PTJ Journal Club – Review of Articles from PTJ’s Special Issues: Advances in Rehabilitation Technology and Health Disparities in Rehabilitation - CEU Certificate
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits
    Component Credit Type State/Medical Type Available Credits Earned Credits
    CEU Certificate Medical CEU 0.20 0.00

    (APTA-PTJ-ClubCEUCert)

    Please complete the Assessment and the Evaluation to yield your CEU certificate. 

    Course Instructions

    1. Click on the Contents tab to watch the course recording.
    2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
    3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
    4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

    Need Assistance?

    For assistance logging in, accessing activities, claiming credit, or for other questions or concerns, please e-mail learningcenter@apta.org.