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Digital Seminar

Neurological Considerations in Fall Risk


Speaker:
Shelly Denes, PT, C/NDT, CFPS, CGCP
Duration:
3.25 Hours
Copyright:
Sep 25, 2025
Product Code:
POS065592
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: Live Webinar


Description

Falls are NOT inevitable, even in individuals with neurologic diseases. New models and the neurobiology of pathological fatigue as it relates to Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19 ‘Long Haulers’ will be introduced.

Furthermore, the science behind neuroplasticity, proprioception, muscle tone and balance will be analyzed to reduce fall risk in this population. We will also examine somatosensory components of movement and the impact on fall risk as well as autonomic dysregulation and how to rewire the autonomic nervous system.

You will leave this course with comprehensive screening and assessment tools along with an awareness for how to use effective interventions utilizing neuroplasticity.

Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships

All members of the 小蝌蚪视频. 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.



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Speaker

Shelly Denes, PT, C/NDT, CFPS, CGCP's Profile

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Shelly Denes, PT, C/NDT, CFPS, CGCP, is an expert in fall prevention and neuro-rehab with more than 30 years of experience treating patients with hemiplegia, neurological diseases, neuromuscular disorders, TBI, and SCI. She has a special interest in Long COVID, autoimmunity and the impact of chronic inflammation and sleep deprivation in rehab. She has been involved extensively with neuroprosthetic devices, lower extremity orthotics, and exoskeleton devices at the Rehab Institute of Michigan. Mrs. Denes travels nationally to present seminars on fall prevention, Long COVID and geriatric rehabilitation. Additionally, her expertise has been presented through expert witness work and consulting both nationally and locally. She also sits on the State of Michigan Fall Prevention Coalition committee. Shelly Denes is a graduate of University of Michigan’s PT program, and she earned her certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Adult Hemiplegia (NDT) at the Rehab Institute of Chicago. She helped create the certifications for ‘Fall Prevention Specialist’ and ‘Geriatric Care Professional’ with Evergreen Certifications, holds these two certifications and sits on their advisory board.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes is the owner of Denes Physical Therapy Consulting LLC. She is a consultant with Experts in Therapy LLC and previously with NewGait™. She receives a speaking honorarium from Motivations, Inc. Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from 小蝌蚪视频. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes is an advisory board member for Evergreen Certifications. She serves on the Fall Prevention Coalition Committee at Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.


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Objectives

  1. Identify deficits in balance, proprioception, visual-spatial functioning, and fatigue in individuals with a neurological condition to enhance their functional mobility.
  2. Choose intervention strategies that incorporate neuroplasticity principles to restore balance, improve motor control, and support functional independence in patients at risk of falls due to neurological or post-viral conditions.
  3. Evaluate evidence-based techniques to address autonomic dysregulation, fatigue, and neuromotor impairments to promote safe mobility and optimal functional outcomes in individuals with complex neurological challenges.

Outline

Comprehensive assessment strategies

  • Identify issues with balance, visual-spatial functioning, proprioception, and fatigue
  • Review the CDC – STEADI INITIATIVE for fall prevention

Neurological implications in Covid-19 ‘Long Haulers’

  • POTS & Dysautonomia
  • Persistent symptoms of SOBOE, brain fog, sleeping disorders and extreme fatigue
  • Bouncing back from COVID-19 as a ‘Long Hauler’

Interventions

  • Appropriate utilization for safety and results
  • Methods to restore balance, mobility, and function
  • Neuro-motor function from the sensory and motor systems

Program Design

  • Integrate multiple approaches and exercise programs for superior outcomes in individuals with neurological disease
  • Review the literature regarding interventions

Neuroplasticity

  • Role of neuroplasticity and BDNF in fall risk
  • Introduce current literature about neuroplasticity and BDNF
  • Application for decreased fall risk

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers

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