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The Neurology-Gerontology Special Interest Group of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association invites physical therapists to a pre-convention activity of the 2007 Annual Convention of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association with the theme of “Advancing Physical Therapy Practice Through Specialization.”

Skin and Wound Care
Speaker: Wesley Inso, MA, PT, CWS

About the Lecturer
Mr. Inso has over 17 years of experience as a physical therapist, encouraging independence in various health care settings such as acute care, skilled nursing facility, outpatient rehab, and home health. He is a Certified Wound Specialist of the American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM). In addition, he is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Credentialed Clinical Instructor. A member of the US National Strength and Conditioning Association and Toastmasters International, he is currently staff physical therapist at the Southern Hills Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.

Mr. Inso conducts the seminar in support of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association through the PPTA Neurology – Gerontology Special Interest Group. This effort is aligned towards the PPTA’s thrust for specialization as a path to progress of physical therapy as a profession.

Seminar Outline
Skin Anatomy and Physiology: An Overview
II Phases of Wound Healing:
Acute vs. Chronic Wounds
III Barriers to Wound Healing
IV Principles (current) of Wound Healing
V Pressure Ulcers
Definition
Prevention
Risk Assessment
Assessment
Documentation
Treatment
Pressure relief
Debridement
Wound Cleansing
Wound-packing techniques
Wound dressing- applying moist wound healing-
Adjuncts to pressure ulcer care
Evaluating clinical trial
AHCPR (now ACHPQ) guidelines
VI Overview of Leg Ulcers
PAOD Ulcers
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Chronic Venous insufficiency Ulcer
Mixed Ulcers
VII PAOD
Etiology
Assessment
Diagnostic Test
Documentation
Treatment options
C/I
VIII DFU
Etiology
DM Pathophysiology
Biomechanics of Gait
Role of Orthotics
Diabetic foot eval/screening
Treatment
IX Chronic Venous insufficiency ulcer
Etiology
Compression options
Treatment options
Video
Compression lab exercise
X Mixed Ulcer
Arterial & venous
DFU and Arterial
Differential Diagnosis
XI Acute Wounds
Post Surgical Wounds
Post-surgical dehiscence
Burns
XII Advanced Wound Healing Options

When & Where
07 December 2007 (Friday)
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
(venue in Manila to be announced)

Registration Fees
PPTA Members – Php 500
Non-members – Php 700
*Fee is inclusive of handouts and Certificate of Attendance.

Pre-registration through e-mail is required as SLOTS ARE LIMITED.

Steps for Pre-registration
1) Send intent to register and e-mail address to Gayline Manalang Jr. via e-mail to gmanalang@gmail.com (subject heading: “Wound Care Seminar”) or via SMS to 0918 543 8825.
2) You will be sent a registration form via e-mail. This includes instructions on payment through PNB.
3) Completed form must be sent back upon payment of fees. Payment of fees prior to seminar required to reserve your slot.