Joint Active Systems, Inc

This course has been designed to provide certified case managers and RN’s with fundamental instruction in current techniques utilized in the treatment of soft tissue stiffness. Material presented encompasses the scientific and physiologic basis of stress relaxation and creep based loading, static progressive stretch (SPS) and dynamic splinting techniques, clinical rational for selecting appropriate candidates for device use, and review of wearing protocols and patient outcomes for SPS and Dynamic Splinting devices. The knowledge gained throughout this course will improve the certified case manager’s ability to make informed decisions when reviewing patient referrals for adjunctive therapeutic devices, relating to rehab effectiveness, and appropriateness as part of their patients’ overall rehabilitation program.

1. Understand the scientific and physiologic principles of stress relaxation and creep based loading as they pertain to achieving permanent length changes in shortened soft tissue.
2. Describe State Progressive Stretch (SPS) and Dynamic Splinting Techniques, explaining how they differ in loads applied to tissues and tissue response.
3. Identify indications, contraindications, and precautions for the use of adjunctive SPS and Dynamic Splinting devices.
4. Identify difference between SPS and Dynamic Splinting devices, in relation to biomechanical design, wearing protocol, cost and clinical outcomes.

COURSE OUTLINE:

1. Basic principles of soft tissue loading – stress relaxation and creep.
2. Methods for addressing soft tissue dysfunction: static progressive stretch and dynamic splinting.
3. Indications, contraindications, and precautions for use of adjunctive splint devices for ROM restoration.
4. Biomechanical implications of external splinting.
5. Cost considerations when selecting adjunctive splinting devices.
6. Patient consideration with externally applied stretching devices – joint compression, skin integrity, comfort, wearing time, ease of application.
7. Static Progressive Stretch device applications – hands on demonstration.

SPEAKERS:

Peggy Sullivan is a licensed physical therapist with eight years of clinical experience. She served for 10 years as New England clinical specialist for a national rehab product corporation, providing clinical education, consultation, & patient service to the rehabilitation community. Currently she is Vice President for Joint Active Systems, Inc, manufacturer of the JAS patented systems for restoring Joint ROM.

Cindy Leif is a Registered Nurse with 7 years of clinical experience, specializing in emergency room and orthopedic nursing. She has 15 years experience in the specialty orthopedic product market, having held significant roles in sales / service, management, and administration, with additional specialization in quality assurance program development. Currently she is President of Select Care throughout North and South Carolina.

Terri Millard is a Registered Nurse with 25 years of clinical experience specializing in medical, transplant, correctional, rehab, and home health care nursing. She also has 8 years experience with a Regional Insurance Company in Managed Health Care. Her areas of specialty include benefit management for DME, Respiratory, Orthotics and Prosthetics, developing and validating medical benefit policies, case management, and contract negotiations. She currently holds certifications in Transplant Nursing, Intravenous Therapies and Utilization Review. Currently, Terri is a Regional Contracts Manager for Joint Active Systems, Inc.

Julie Zacha 

Marketing & Sales Coordinator

Joint Active Systems, Inc

800-879-0117 ext 413