Introduction to Vibration Therapy
Improving Strength, Mobility and Function
Salia Rehab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11223. This Distance Learning - Independent activity is offered at .1 CEUs, introductory level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
Course Overview
This course will review vibration therapy and its profound effects for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. We will discuss vibration’s benefits for mobility, strength, and function, specifically for the upper body, as well as some of its limitations. Therapeutic technologies and traditional treatment strategies for occupational therapists and neurorehabilitation clinicians will also be discussed.
The online class is intended for medical professionals (e.g. OT/OTA, PT/PTA, Physicians, etc.) directly related to the rehabilitation of a patient or client. To participate in this CEU and receive credit, the participant must be a licensed, treating clinician. Completion of this course will reward the participant with .1 CEUs or 1 contact hours, following completion of the presentation and a ≥ 80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course.
Some of the Questions Answered in this Course Include:
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What are the effects of vibration therapy on the body?
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What are the indications/contraindications of vibration therapy?
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What are the different forms of vibration therapy?
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What does the latest vibration therapy research say?
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How can vibration therapy help improve functional performance?
Course Curriculum
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Overview
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Learning Outcomes
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Presentation Manual & References
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Watch Course
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Course Review
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Quiz
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Course Feedback
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About this course
- 1 Contact Hour / .1 CEUs
- Online Self-Study Course
- Speaker Video and Slide Content
Learning Outcomes
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Identify the key mechanisms behind vibration therapy's ability to improve performance and rehab criterion.
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Identify the neurophysiological response to focal and whole body vibration.
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List patient populations that could potentially benefit from the implementation of vibration therapy.
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List 3 practical applications for integrating vibration into clinical treatment.
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Identify the benefits of vibration and its impact on functional mobility and activities of daily living.
Instructor
Lauren Samani
PTA
Lauren Cardoso Samani, a graduate of Florida International University and St. Catherine University is a physical therapist assistant (PTA) based in Minneapolis, MN. She has worked in the physical therapy industry for 14 years in various roles, primarily as a rehab technician for 8 years prior to competing her license. Her clinical work focuses primarily on a neurological population, including spinal cord injuries, stroke, Parkinson's, supranuclear palsy, MS. She later transitioned her clinical role to rehabilitation management as a director for skilled nursing facilities before pursuing her work as a clinical liaison. Physical therapy continues today as her passion as she advocates for rehabilitation community to adopt new modalities and devices to benefit persons of neurological disorders. When at home, she enjoys hiking, running, swimming, and spending time with her dog and husband.