In Person Course Curriculum and Descriptions
Level 1 TASES In Person is a two-day in-person course aimed at entry-level students. This course includes an introduction to the current research, indications for use of TASES, using the unit, evaluation, treatment planning, and application. This two-day course combines Upper Quarter, Lower Quarter, and Pelvis training and application.
Day one focuses on the basics of TASES and electrical stimulation. Lectures review and synthesize the current literature on the physiology of muscles affected by cerebral palsy (CP), spasticity, spasticity management, and bracing considerations. Students learn how to evaluate alignment and posture in sitting and standing, analyze movement patterns and gait, and begin to plan the TASES treatment based on appropriate muscle choice. On day 1, students also learn to adjust parameters and use an NMES unit. In lab sessions, students practice TASES on each other on the medial gastrocnemius and the gluteus maximus muscles while sitting and standing. Students also practice using TASES during transitions such as sit-to-stand and half-kneeling. In addition, we add TASES to several pelvic muscles that assist the child with sitting balance and stability, head and trunk control, and increased lower extremity mobility.
Day two elaborates on upper quarter TASES application, emphasizing reach and grasp, prone activities, and creeping on hands and knees. Additional instruction for TASES application to more trunk, core, and pelvic musculature is covered. Finally, gait lab with training using the switch completes the course. Live patient demonstrations are possible each day, depending on time and prior arrangements.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current literature and updated thinking about cerebral palsy, spasticity, and physiology of musculature in individuals with neuromuscular disorders.
- Evaluate a child to use TASES as an intervention and understand the impact of alignment.
- Create a treatment plan using TASES as the primary intervention based on PT/OT problems, clinical rationale, evidence, and patient/family goals.
- Apply TASES using correct parameters, muscle choice, electrode placement, and timing using the switch based on desired outcomes and task.
- Apply sound clinical decision-making principles within the indications, precautions, and contraindications of electrical stimulation.
- Set up an appropriate task for TASES treatment with proper alignment, posture, movement pattern, and environment.
- Evaluate and adjust the use of orthosis to allow for activation and strengthening of the muscles while also preserving structure and optimizing function.
- Apply TASES to the upper extremity to facilitate reach, grasp, and release.
Level 2 TASES In Person is a two-day course aimed at the more experienced TASES-trained therapist and includes more advanced concepts for TASES for Gait, Shoulder, and Trunk. This course includes live practice with children who volunteer and a practicum. Level 2 TASES in person includes more advanced exploration of musculature specific to diagnosis, movement pattern dysfunction, and combinations using multiple units. This class includes live demonstrations, labs, and testing for certification as a master therapist in TASES.
Online Course Curriculum and Descriptions:
TASES for Upper Quarter and Lower Quarter classes – Introduction to the current research, indications for use of TASES, using the unit, evaluation, treatment planning, and application. This is a two-day course, day 1 is attended by both Upper and Lower Quarter students together. We cover applications to calf muscles and Gluteus Maximus for sitting and standing tasks. Day 2 is focused on the Lower Quarter, and we cover more applications to lower extremity musculature specific to gait. Day 3 is focused on the Upper Quarter, and we cover applications for Latissimus Dorsi, hand, and more upper extremity muscles and nerves. These courses may be combined and taken simultaneously.
Objectives:
1. Understand the current literature and updated thinking about cerebral palsy, spasticity, and physiology of musculature in individuals with neuromuscular disorders.
2. Evaluate a child to use TASES as an intervention and understand the impact of alignment.
3. Create a treatment plan using TASES as the primary intervention based on PT/OT problems, clinical rationale, evidence, and patient/family goals.
4. Apply TASES using correct parameters, muscle choice, electrode placement, and timing using the switch based on desired outcomes and tasks.
5. Apply sound clinical decision-making principles within TASES indications, precautions, and contraindications.
6. Set up an appropriate task for TASES treatment with proper alignment, posture, movement pattern, and environment.
7. Evaluate and adjust the use of orthosis to allow for activation and strengthening of the muscles while also preserving structure and optimizing function.
TASES for the Pelvis is a one-day course. The prerequisite is either upper or lower quarter class. The online class is one 4-hour day with lectures and participation labs. TASES is applied to the pelvis to improve head and trunk control and pelvic alignment. The goal is to achieve independent sitting for the child with good alignment and posture.. This intervention will apply to all children with CP GMFCS levels I-V and those with motor difficulties. Children with disabilities frequently present with pelvic asymmetry and poor motor control of the pelvis for sitting, standing, and gait. TASES for the pelvis helps with these common problems.
TASES for the Trunk
Advanced TASES for Gait
CEU Approval
Dynamic Solutions (dba) Electrical Stimulation Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved PT/PTA continuing education sponsor. Courses approved by other state boards in the following jurisdictions are likely accepted for licensure credit based on state regulations. AL | AK | AR | CO | CT | DE | GA | HI | ID | IN | IA | KS | KY | ME | MA | MI | MO | MT | NE | NH | NC | ND | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | TN | UT | VT | VA | VI | WA | WI | WY
Please contact your state licensing board to confirm the currency and accuracy of this information. If you have a specific question about CEU approval for any of these courses in your state, please direct your inquiry to info@redefinehealthed.com
The following states are not pre-approved: AZ, CA, DC, LA, IL, MD, MN, MS, NM, NV, NJ, OH, TX, and WV. Participants licensed in states not pre-approved may file for individual approval; please direct your inquiry to info@redefinehealthed.com.