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Digital Seminar

Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation: Update on Clinical Practice for Allied Health


Speaker:
Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, GCS, MSCS
Duration:
Approx 2 hrs
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Apr 25, 2025
Product Code:
POS065604
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

The one-size fits-all approach to treating persons with MS is insufficient to meet the needs of the issues these patients face. Unlike other diagnoses commonly seen in rehab such as stroke and spinal cord injury, MS is highly variable and patients can present in unique and diverse ways. Clinicians require specific training to adequately address the mobility issues of patients with this diagnosis.

In this session, led by Herb Karpatkin, an MS clinician, researcher, and educator you will learn how to design and progress exercise programs that meet the needs of individual patients based on their specific evaluative findings as well as the severity and phenotype of their condition.

In this session, evaluative techniques used identify the root causes of movement dysfunction in MS will be presented. The evaluative findings will be used as a means by which to develop a customized comprehensive treatment plan and special attention will be paid to dealing with the impact of fatigue and thermosensitivity.

Through case studies, hands-on techniques, based on peer reviewed evidence, you’ll leave with the confidence to handle any MS case that comes your way. Whether your patient is just beginning to experience symptoms or is dealing with more advanced stages, you’ll be equipped with the tools to make a real difference in their lives. Join us to learn how to transform your approach to MS care – because when it comes to MS, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution.

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.



* Credit Note - **

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate (participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after passing the online post-test (80% passing score) and completing the evaluation). Instructional methods will include PowerPoint, didactic lecture, and others.

Continuing Education Information:  Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Program content is reviewed periodically per accrediting board rules for currency and appropriateness for credit. Credit approvals are subject to change. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education, as well as which credit types are acceptable for continuing education hours. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. 
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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

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Earn up to 2.0 CE hours. Please see below, for more details, as credit amounts vary by state and profession. 


Occupational Therapists - Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

 

Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ.  is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11791. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at .2  CEUs Intermediate, OT Service Delivery; Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Full attendance at this Distance Learning-Independent activity qualifies for 2.0 contact hours.

 


Occupational Therapists - Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 2.0​ continuing education clock hours for Arizona OTs and OTAs. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (R4-43-203) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to occupational therapy that are approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).


Occupational Therapists - Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 2.0 self-study continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists - Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 2.0 continuing education credit hours for Alaska Physical Therapists. The Board Rule 12 AAC 54.420 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers.


Physical Therapists - Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 2.0 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 2.0 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists - Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 2.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Physical Therapists - Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 2.0 CE credit hours.


Physical Therapists - Kentucky Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 2.0 continuing education credit hours. For Kentucky licensees, according to 201 KAR 22:045, this self-study educational offering may be applied toward Category 2 continued competency requirements.  Please review the regulation to determine eligibility. 


Physical Therapists - New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 2.4 contact hours.


Physical Therapists - North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 2.0 continuing education hours.


Physical Therapists - Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This asynchronous activity consists of 2.0 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 2.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Physical Therapists - Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2706032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Instructional Level: Intermediate. This activity will provide 2.0 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.


Physical Therapists - Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 2.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Physical Therapists - Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 2.0 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Physical Therapists - Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 2.0 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


Physicians - Physicians

 

Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This activity was originally recorded on 04/25/2025. It was last reviewed on 01/11/2025 and is valid until 01/11/2028. You are required to successfully complete and submit a post-test prior to receiving a certificate of completion.

Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 


Physicians Assistants - Physician Assistants

AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME such as Ð¡òòò½ÊÓÆµ. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 2.0 hours for completing this self-study program. This activity was originally recorded on 04/25/2025. It was last reviewed on 01/11/2025 and is valid until 01/11/2028

 

Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Ð¡òòò½ÊÓÆµ. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.


Chiropractors - Chiropractors

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Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. This online course consists of 2.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Approval #065604/04252025.

For a list of boards that accept PACE courses, please visit this website: https://pacex.fclb.org/pages/BoardRequirements.php

**Please note that Chiropractors and/or Chiropractor Assistants must complete the post-test and evaluation and answer yes to the PACE Chiropractor question if they would like their participation submitted to PACE.


Athletic Trainers - Athletic Trainers

Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This self-study program has been approved for a maximum of 2.0 hours of Category A continuing education.


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 2.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



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Speaker

Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, GCS, MSCS's Profile

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Herb Karpatkin, PT, DSc, NCS, GCS, MSCS , received his master’s degree in physical therapy from Boston University, and a Doctorate in neurology from Rocky Mountain University. He is board certified in neurology and geriatrics clinical through the American Physical Therapy Association and is a certified Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Specialist through the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers. He has held clinical posts at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, the International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice, and academic posts in the physical therapy departments of Touro College and Hunter College. He has presented extensively both nationally and internationally on physical therapy and multiple sclerosis and has published articles on MS in the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, International Journal of Multiple Sclerosis and Multiple Sclerosis International. He is the recipient of the 2015 American Physical Therapy Association Award for Excellence in Neurologic Education and the 2019 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Research Partners award. In addition to continuing to be actively involved in patient care, he is a tenured associate professor of physical therapy at Hunter College, City University of New York, teaching courses in neurologic evaluation and intervention, psychosocial aspects of health care, and research design as well as mentoring students through the research process. His primary areas of research are aimed at understanding and developing interventions that result in improved mobility for persons with MS.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Herbert Karpatkin maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Hunter College. He serves as a manuscript reviewer with the Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, the International Journal of Multiple Sclerosis Care, the Disability and Rehabilitation, and the Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. Herbert Karpatkin receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Сòòò½ÊÓÆµ. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Herbert Karpatkin is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.

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Objectives

  1. Design a personalized exercise program for MS patients that appropriately progresses based on the patient’s level of disability (mild, moderate, severe), with a specific focus on improving functional mobility and reducing fall risks through targeted strength training, balance exercises, and gait training.
  2. Accurately assess MS-related fatigue and modify treatment plans by incorporating graded exercise techniques and pacing strategies, ensuring that the patient can maintain or enhance daily functional activities, such as ambulation, self-care, and household chores, without triggering excessive fatigue.
  3. Develop and implement endurance-building strategies within rehabilitation plans for MS patients, focusing on improving the patient’s capacity for prolonged standing, walking longer distances, and completing extended tasks, while using interval training and rest periods to manage energy levels effectively.

Outline

Foundations: The Disability Spectrum in MS
  • The importance of personalized exercise progression
  • Mild Disability in MS
    • Characteristics of mild disability in MS patients
    • Key considerations for exercise in early-stage MS
    • Exercise strategies to maintain and enhance function
  • Moderate Disability in MS
    • Progression of MS: Transitioning to moderate disability
    • Balancing intensity and recovery in exercise programs
    • Modifying exercises for mobility and strength
  • Severe Disability in MS
    • Challenges and goals for exercise in severe MS
    • Safe exercise options to maintain quality of life
    • Integration of assistive devices and supportive equipment
Customizing Home Exercise Programs
  • Developing personalized home exercise programs for MS patients
  • Adapting exercises to the home environment
  • Educating patients and caregivers on safe exercise practices

Target Audience

  • Athletic Trainers
  • Exercise Physiologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapy Assistants
  • Other Rehabilitation and Fitness Professionals

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