Welcome to the Altimate Academy! Standing has been a recognized therapeutic intervention for individuals with SCI/D, but there are also benefits for individuals with other diagnoses, including stroke, MS, and acquired brain injury. This course will discuss the evidence on the effectiveness of incorporating standing technology into the treatment plans for adults with acute and chronic disorders.
Friday, March 7, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Los Angeles Convention Center
Room 508
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Credits: 0.1 CEU / 1.0CEC / 1hr
Level: Intermediate
Registration:
This complimentary course requires registration at Abilities Expo in addition to registration with Altimate Medical. Space is limited and seats are reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
Prerequisites:
None.
Target Audience:
Physical and occupational therapists
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe how and why contractures develop.
2. Describe how supported standing can be used as an intervention, including the evidence supporting their use.
3. Discuss the pros and cons of the available standing technology.
Course Completion Criteria:
1. Attend the in person seminar
2. Complete the post-course survey/evaluation
3. Download your certificate
AOTA Classifications:
The University of Pittsburgh—RSTCE ([email protected]) is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# L/DLact.M.SD.985.0805.01. This In-Person Learning—Interactive activity is offered at 0.1 CEUs, Intermediate, in Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Instructions to obtain your CEU:
To obtain your CEU visit your profile and select the course from your enrolled courses list and follow the instructions from there. If you have any trouble or questions reach out to [email protected] and we will be happy to help you.
Course Instructor: Maryann M Girardi, PT, DPT, ATP
Clinical Education Specialist, Altimate Medical
Maryann is a Clinical Education Specialist at Altimate Medical, Inc. in Morton, MN, USA. She has been a PT for over 40 years and an ATP for 27 years. She has worked with adults and pediatrics with neuromotor disorders in a variety of settings and roles including primary therapist, seating and positioning specialist, CRT sales and reviewer for the state Medicaid program. From early on in her career she learned the benefits of using equipment to supplement her treatments. Using equipment enabled her patients to continue their therapy outside of their individual sessions enabling them to achieve their goals. She has presented nationally and internationally on standing technology, service delivery and client specific interventions.
