Course Description:

Working with people with a thoracic-level spinal cord injury requires a great understanding of
the potential of their functional capabilities. Due to the limited time afforded in the health care
system, it is critical to have a solid understanding of how to utilize their strengths and teach them
specific techniques to optimize their therapy time and improve their outcomes. A focus is on
techniques to improve functional mobility and how to optimally progress them to be as
independent as possible. In this course, J.J. Mowder-Tinney will provide specific skills to
increase the success of their movements and illustrate interventions in a variety of different
positions that can be performed in any setting. This course involves multiple demonstrations with
real patients who have thoracic-level injuries to illustrate interventions that will optimize their
function. This course is appropriate for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, and nurses and can be utilized in
any patient setting.