Title  

Motor Learning Update: New tools to enhance patient performance and outcomes

Description

This presentation will outline recent developments in motor learning research that can not only improve patient engagement and learning but may also help therapists reenergize their creativity in the clinic and battle burn out.  We will go over the principles of OPTIMAL theory and Challenge Point theory, and touch on the importance of intensity including the latest push in rehabilitation research on these topics.

Objectives

1. Participants will understand contemporary concepts of motor learning, and how they apply to physical therapy practice.
2. Participants will be able to understand how to use physical therapy interventions to maximize neuroplasticity in patient recovery.

Bio

Geoff Mosley, Jr., PT, DPT, NCS has been a licensed physical therapist since 1997, when he graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia. He has been board certified in neurological physical therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association Board of Specialties since 2001. He has earned Vestibular Rehabilitation certification at Emory University's annual course, as well as certification from RESNA as a Certified Assistive Technology Practitioner. In 2023 he received his doctorate in physical therapy from Arcadia University. Geoff has conducted rehabilitation research on topics including neural tension in patients with stroke, body weight supported gait training, the Functional Gait Assessment, and balance training utilizing video game technology. He has been an adjunct faculty member at Missouri State University, and has guest lectured at several other universities around the region. He has been an item writer for the Neurologic Physical Therapy certification exam (NCS) through the Specialization Academy of Content Experts, which serves the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Geoff has over 15 years of experience authoring and presenting continuing education nationwide, both in person and via online webinars.