UPDATES IN MOTOR

LEARNING THEORY:

IMPLICATIONS FOR

PHYSICAL THERAPY

PRACTICE AND EDUCATION

Presented by Kristan Leech, LoriGinoza, Jenna Hankard,Stephanie Joseph

OCTOBER 9-10, 2021

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Movement Analysis Language

Opioid Crisis

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The Intersections of LGBT+ & PT

Treating Post-Mastectomy Pain

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Secretary

Dana Haddon PT, DPT

Gail Bachman PT, DPT

Debi Craddock PT, DPT

Ruth LeBlanc PT, DPT

Terry NordstromPT, EdD, FAPTA

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Jessica Phung PT, DPT

Amanda Johnston PTA, MEd

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October 10, 2021

Come celebrate with the FUND! This event will feature

simultaneous beer and wine tastings. BYOB tickets are

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October 23-30, 2021

Our biggest fundraiser is back! We invite everyone to "move

for research" whether it's on a bike, on a treadmill, or

playing putt-putt. See how you can sign up or donate at

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November 6-7, 2021

This year's Research Symposium will be on the topic of

pain. Register for this two-day course at

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are split with the CPTA.

All proceeds raised from fundraising events go towards funding California physical therapy research grants - up to$20,000 every year! To make a general contribution, please visit ccapta.org/calptfund. CAL-PT-FUND is a 501(c)3

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Resource List for “Updates in Motor Learning: Implications for Physical Therapy Practice and Education” Contact information: Kristan Leech kristanl@usc.edu Key References:

1. Leech KA, Roemmich RT, Gordon J, Reisman DS, Cherry-Allen KM. Updates in Motor Learning: Implications for Physical Therapy Practice and Education. PTJ. Accepted.

2. Spampinato D, Celnik P. Multiple Motor Learning Processes in Humans: Defining Their Neurophysiological Bases. The Neuroscientist. 2020 Jul 25;107385842093955.

3. Roemmich RT, Bastian AJ. Closing the Loop: From Motor Neuroscience to Neurorehabilitation. Annu Rev Neurosci. 2018 08;41:415–429. PMID: 29709206

4. Taylor JA, Ivry RB. Cerebellar and prefrontal cortex contributions to adaptation, strategies, and reinforcement learning. Prog Brain Res. 2014;210:217–253. PMCID: PMC4118688.

5. Kitago T, Krakauer JW. Motor learning principles for neurorehabilitation. Handb Clin Neurol. 2013;110:93–103. PMID: 23312633

6. Gentile AM. Movement Science: Implicit and Explicit Processes during Acquisition of Functional Skills. Scand J Occup Ther. 1998 Jan;5(1):7–16.

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THE SERVICES

The CPTA PCS Program services include:

• Review of documentation of patient services or charting;

• Review of billing practices;

• Review of staffing and supervision practices;

• Assisting with compliance with federal programs, e.g. Medicare;

• Review of payer contracts;

• Review of charging methodologies and fee schedules and

• A clinic/facility on-site assessment of how effectively the practice engages in practice excellence, practice metrics, legal compliance and current business protocols.

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CPTA PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES

Providing You with the Tools You Need for an Effective PracticePractice and payment issues are often time consuming and difficult to resolve. The California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) Professional Consulting Services (PCS) can help!

The CPTA PCS Program provides members with flexibly designed, cost-effective services for those who experience practice and payment issues daily. We also collaborate with CPTA members to ensure their clinic/facility effectively engages in practice excellence, legal compliance and current business protocols.

THE FEES

The PCS fee includes:

• Initial two-hour phone/email expert consultation$300 (2 or more hours, additional $100 per hour)

• On-site Quality Assurance Consultation services$750 for up to 4 hours, excludes travel expenses

• On-site Quality Assurance Consultation services$1500 for 5-8 hours, excludes travel expenses

• Web-based Education – $250 per hour

THE PROCESS

Place a call to CPTA to assess your needs. If it’s determined you will require more than one hour of time, CPTA’s PCS Program is the resource for you.

After signing a non-disclosure and liability agreement, you will:

• Pay consultation fee(s)• Be referred to a content expert/schedule on-

site assessment consultation• Have the option to retain extended services at

the fee level described above

Note: PCS services are offered to CPTA members only and do not include legal consultations.

CPTA Resource Manual

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The CPTA Resource Manual offers comprehensive resources designed to meet the needs of all physical therapists in every practice setting. The manual subscription includes a variety of practice resources, updated annually.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Provider Payment ResourcesEthics and Professionalism ResourcesAdministrative/Operation ResourcesStandards for Practice ExcellenceCalifornia Physical Therapy Practice Act

HIPAA ResourcesFunctional Outcome Resources

Sample Policy and Procedure Manual

CPTA’s Resource Manual was designed to guide in the process of starting a private practice while enhancing and promoting quality physical therapy practice.

By establishing a set of quality practice indicators embedded within the manual, physical therapy clinics are provided standards of excellence for measuring performance. In addition, the manual provides clinics with the necessary resources to become quality providers of physical therapy services.

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WHAT IS MALPRACTICE?Malpractice is a type of negligence that pertains to professionals. It is the failure to provide the degree of care required of a professional under the scope of license resulting in injury, death or damage.

HOW COURTS DEFINE MALPRACTICE VS. HOW PATIENTS DEFINE MALPRACTICE

Courts

Four elements must exist for an incident to be considered malpractice:

• Duty: a physical therapist-client/patient relationship must exist

• Breach: standard of care was not met

• Cause: injury was caused by the PT’s error or omission

• Harm: injury resulted in damages

Patients

To patients, it is the perception of wrongdoing:

• Even excellent PTs can fail to connect with all of their patients.

• If a patient perceives he or she has been injured as a result of the care you provided, or failed to provide, that patient could sue.

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Common Physical Therapy Malpractice Allegations:*

- Improper management of surgical patient

- Failure to follow practitioner orders

- Injury during manual therapy- Improper technique - Failure to complete proper

patient assessment

- Failure to monitor patient during treatment

- Injury during passive range of motion

- Failure to cease treatment with excessive/unexpected pain

- Injury during electrotherapy, heat therapy, or using hot packs

28.4% Fractures19.0% Increase or exacerbation

of injury/symptoms16.4% Burns5.1% Muscle/ligament damage3.8% Herniated disc

27.6% Improper management over the course of treatment

16.1% Improper performance using a biophysical agent

13.4% Improper performance using therapeutic exercise

7.0% Improper performance of manual therapy

10.2% Other (see report for additional details)

25.7% Failure to supervise or monitor

27.6% Improper management over the course of treatment

25.7% Failure to supervise or monitor

16.1% Improper performance using a biophysical agent

13.4% Improper performance using therapeutic exercise

7.0% Improper performance of manual therapy

10.2% Other (see report for additional details)

10.2%

16.1%

13.4%

27.6%

25.7% 7.0%

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| Mental anguish | Pain and suffering |

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What to do if you have been named in a malpractice lawsuit?

If you become aware of a filed or potential professional liability claim against you, receive a subpoena to testify in a deposition or trial, or have any reason to believe that there may be a potential threat to your license to practice, you should immediately contact your personal insurance carrier.

Report claims or potential claims to your insurance carrier, even if your employer advises you that it will provide you with an attorney and/or cover you for a professional liability settlement

or verdict amount.

Never testify in a deposition without first consulting your insurance carrier or, if you do not carry individual liability insurance, the organization’s risk manager or legal counsel.

Refrain from discussing the matter with anyone other than your defense attorney or the claim professionals managing your claim.

Copy and retain all legal documents for your records, including summons and complaints, subpoenas, and attorney letters.

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