GO DIRECTLY TO THE SPECIALISTS for your assessments and education. This is a huge opportunity for families and for therapists and one that doesn't happen very often.
CLINIC ONE:
Dr. Rahul Nath, Director of Texas Nerve & Paralysis Institute. There was recently a rumor that this clinic is filled - we added another day and can see more families. Founder and Director, Texas Nerve & Paralysis Institute, http://www.drnathbrachialplexus.com Dr. Nath is a plastic surgeon who specializes in reconstructive microsurgery in the area of brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injury. Dr. Nath has the largest experience with obstetrical brachial plexus injury in the world, having evaluated and treated more than 4,000 patients with BPI. He lectures widely and has recently founded the Journal of Brachial Plexus & Peripheral Nerve Injury.
CLINIC TWO:
Beverly Cusick, PT, MS, COF. Billi is the creator of Theratogs orthotic garment. She will be assessing children and fitting them for Theratogs. Beverly is a physical therapist who is an acknowledged expert clinician in the diagnosis and treatment of biomechanical issues in pediatric rehabilitation. She has conducted nearly 300 courses and guest presentations and contributes extensively to the literature and development of educational materials. She currently is consulting and practicing privately in Western Colorado. Beverly has created a special BPI TheraTogs Kit for both nighttime and daytime positioning and support.
CLINIC THREE:
Dr. Karen Pape will be working with the Children's Therapy Group to assess children for TES nightime electrical stimulation placements. You can order your machine in advance and pick it up at this clinic and have the group design a plan for your child. Medical Director, TASC Network, http://www.tascnetwork.net Karen started her medical career as a NICU physician at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. She has developed and standardized the use of head ultrasound brain scans and Threshold Electrical Stimulation (TES). Both technologies are now used worldwide. Her Integrated Case Management Approach includes the best of medical, surgical and therapeutical approaches to maximize the individual's recovery.
PARENT WORKSHOP ON FRIDAY NIGHT
is where you get to hear all three specialists speak about what they have learned about children with bpi. It is not often that you will get to see these three experts together.
THERAPIST COURSE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
is an expansion of the information given on Friday night. Therapists will walk away with so much information including the latest surgical interventions for bpi, about Theratogs and about TES electrical stimulation and the new SEMG unit.
5-DAY EVENTS OF THIS NATURE DO NOT HAPPEN OFTEN. THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES AND THERAPISTS.
go to http://www.drnathclinics.com to sign up for the clinics and parent workshop
go to http://www.tascnetwork.net to sign up for the therapist course