NYU Comprehensive Review of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Overview

PM&R CME from the Experts

NYU Comprehensive Review of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a broad review of clinically relevant continuing medical education topics in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This expert-led online CME course includes case-based lectures on topics like rehabilitation of children with spina bifida and cerebral palsy, interventional pain procedures, cardiac rehabilitation, traumatic spinal cord injury, sports injuries, and more. Prep for exams while gaining valuable knowledge on core topics including:

• Evidence-based techniques for electrodiagnostic tests
• Diagnostic strategies for traumatic brain injury
• Diagnosis and management of the concussed athlete
• Botulinum toxin injection and ITB pump implant techniques for spasticity management
• Clinical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders
• Limitations and capabilities of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis and intervention
• Regulatory changes in PM&R

Topics / Speakers

Lower Extremity Amputation: Early Management
Edwin F. Richter, MD

Normal Gait
Heikki Uustal, MD

Evaluation of the Lower Limb Amputee and Prosthetic Rehab Part I
Heikki Uustal, MD

Evaluation of the Lower Limb Amputee and Prosthetic Rehab Part II
Heikki Uustal, MD

Evaluation of the Lower Limb Amputee and Prosthetic Rehab Part III
Heikki Uustal, MD

Pathological Gait
Heikki Uustal, MD

Upper Limb Amputation and Prosthetic Rehab
Heikki Uustal, MD

Lower and Upper Limb Orthotic Devices Part I
Heikki Uustal, MD

Lower and Upper Limb Orthotic Devices Part II
Heikki Uustal, MD

Amputee Gait-Energy Consumption and Gait Analysis
Jeffrey M. Cohen, MD

Traumatic Brain Injury: Epidemiology, Classification, Early Management
Steven R. Flanagan, MD

Pharmacological Treatment of Cognitive and Behavioral Problems Post Traumatic Brain Injury
Steven R. Flanagan, MD

Rehabilitation of Patients with Stroke
Ira G. Rashbaum, MD

Neurogenic Communication Disorders in Adults
Elizabeth E. Galletta, PhD, CCC, CBIST

Rehabilitation of Children: Spina Bifida and Cerebral Palsy
Renat R. Sukhov, MD

Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders in Adults: An Overview
Matina Balou, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Spasticity Management
Heidi Fusco, MD

Oncological Rehabilitation
Jonas M. Sokolof, DO

Chronic Pain and its Rational Pharmacotherapy
Christopher G. Gharibo, MD

Interventional Pain Procedures: Indication, Complications & Technical Aspects
Christopher G. Gharibo, MD

Osteoporosis
Valerie H. Peck, MD

Rehabilitation After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Ran R. Schwarzkopf, MD, MSc

Rehabilitation of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Jai Perumal, MD

Cardiac Rehabilitation
Jonathan H. Whiteson, MD, FAAPMR

Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Jonathan H. Whiteson, MD, FAAPMR

Preparation for the Written and Oral Board Exam
Bryan J. O’Young, MD

Classification & Epidemiology of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Adam B. Stein, MD

Neurological and Functional Outcomes Following Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury
Thomas Bryce, MD

Neurogenic Bladder and Other Medical Issues in Spinal Cord Injury
Jung H. Ahn, MD

Geriatric Rehabilitation
Cathy Cruise, MD

Principles in Hand Rehabilitation
Francis J. Lopez, MD, MPH

Regulatory Challenges in PM&R & Health Care
Randall L. Braddom, MD

Arthritis: Diagnosis & Medical Management
Bruce M. Solitar, MD

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Degenerative Lumbar Spine
Gina A. Ciavarra, MD

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Jeffrey M. Cohen, MD

Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Sheila E. Horn, DO

Sports Injuries: Management & Exercise Prescription
Elizabeth Barchi, MD

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Sports
Brian S. Im, MD

Physical Modalities
Randall L. Braddom, MD

Physiology of Exercise for Strength
Randall L. Braddom, MD

Management of Cervical Pain Syndrome
Randall L. Braddom, MD

Low Back Pain Examination and Therapeutic Management
Randall L. Braddom, MD

Myopathies and their Electrodiagnosis
Randall L. Braddom, MD

EMG in Motor Neuron Disease
Randall L. Braddom, MD

Electrodiagnostic Examination of Radiculopathies
Randall L. Braddom, MD

H-Reflex and F-Response
Randall L. Braddom, MD

Polyneuropathy
Lyn D. Weiss, MD

Upper Extremity Compressive Neuropathies
Lyn D. Weiss, MD

Lower Extremity Compressive Neuropathies
Lyn D. Weiss, MD

Faculty

Course Director

Course Planners

Guest Faculty

NYU Langone Health Speakers

Accreditation Statement

The NYU Grossman School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The NYU Grossman School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 33.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME credit is awarded upon successful completion of the post-test and evaluation.

Date of Original Release: June 1, 2021
Date Credits Expire: May 31, 2024

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this CME activity, you will be better able to:

• Incorporate evidence-based techniques for performing electrodiagnostic tests into practice.
• Incorporate a diagnostic strategy for traumatic brain injury, based on awareness of high incidence. Apply traditional physiatric care regarding traumatic brain injury for assessment and treatment of the concussed athlete.
• Demonstrate knowledge of diagnosis and management of the concussed athlete.
• Demonstrate correct injection and implanting techniques when treating spasticity management with botulinum toxin or use of an intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pump.
• Incorporate best evidence-based clinical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Evaluate limitations and capabilities of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Incorporate the regulatory changes in PM&R and options for MOC lecture and discussion.

Intended Audience

• Senior PM&R resident physicians preparing for Part I (Written) of the Board Certification Examination
• PM&R physicians in their first year of practice preparing for Part II (Oral) of the Board Certification Examination
• Practicing PM&R physicians seeking continuing medical education and knowledge update
• Practicing PM&R physicians preparing for their ABPM&R Maintenance of Certification Examination

Quick Facts

Provider: NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Course Director:
Ira G. Rashbaum, MD
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Medical Director
Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS) Program

Credits: Earn up to 33.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™