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Physical Therapy Considerations of Neurologic Presentations in COVID-19

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This is one module in a series of modules presented by the a group of APTA sections: Academy of Acute Care Management, Cardiovascular Section and the HPA. This series is free to the profession. 

This webinar was recorded on April 25, 2020.

By the end of this session, the participant will

  • Recall a brief overview of the pathophysiology of COVID-19 as it relates to the neuro system
  • Discuss emerging evidence related to neurologic impairments found in COVID-19 patients
  • Consider the importance of vital sign monitoring when working with neurologic patients with this condition
  • Review assessment of delirium, weakness and other impairments found in this population
  • Discuss treatment strategies

Kim Levenhagen

PT, DPT, WCC, CLT, FNAP

Academy of Acute Care, Practice Committee and Nominating Committee; Associate Professor, Saint Louis University Program in Physical Therapy

​Sharon L. Gorman

PT, DPTSc

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy; Fellow, National Academies of Practice; Professor, Samuel Merritt University, Department of Physical Therapy; President of the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy

​Akanshka Verma

PT, MA, NCS

Supervisor of Physical Therapy on the Inpatient Rehabilitation and Acute Neurology Service, New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY

​Sowmya Kumble

PT, MPT, NCS

Clinical Resource Analyst, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD

​Morgan Lopker

PT, DPT

Senior Physical Therapist, Critical Care and Education Lead; Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Southern California; Vice-Chair of the Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy Practice Committee

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