Application of Exercise Science in Swallowing Rehabilitation – Live Webinar
Presented by: Lori Burkhead Morgan, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
COURSE available July 1, 2022 – July 1, 2026
After this webinar, you will be able to…
- Identify basic principles of exercise physiology (strength and skill training) as they pertain to dysphagia rehabilitation
- Describe the physiologic process of conditioning and deconditioning of swallowing function given injury, illness, age, or chronic conditions.
- Identify exercises and exercise equipment that may be used to aid in treatment.
Can I get continuing education for this webinar?
After watching the webinar, you will need to pass a short quiz with at least 80% accuracy and attend the full webinar to obtain credit for your participation. The link to the quiz will be available to you after the presentation in the course area. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion inside your course area.
Speaker Information and Disclosures
Dr. Burkhead Morgan has been a practicing speech-language pathologist since 1994 in a variety of healthcare settings, including a Level-1 trauma center, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient otolaryngology practice, and as medical school faculty conducting research, teaching, and maintaining a clinical practice. She earned a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Florida in 2005, focusing on applying exercise science principles to communication and swallowing rehabilitation. During nearly 30 years of clinical and academic endeavors, she has developed an expertise in the evaluation & treatment of medically complex patients. Dr. Burkhead Morgan is a sought-after speaker, presenting both domestically and internationally. She is a published author on the topic of dysphagia, and exercise science as it relates to dysphagia. She is best known for teaching clinicians how to bridge the gap between research and clinical application.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
Lori receives a salary from Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and also at the University of Georgia. She will receive a speaking fee from the Medical SLP Collective for this presentation.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
Listed as an Educational Consultant for Passy-Muir, Inc. (not currently active)
Course Agenda
Agenda:
- 0-5 minutes: Introduction
- 5-25 minutes: Overview of the organization, structure & function of the neuromuscular system
- 25-35 minutes: Conditioning, deconditioning, & functional decompensation
- 35-55 minutes: Exercise training: frequency, duration, intensity & specificity
- 55-65 minutes: Modifications in exercise for special conditions
- 65-90 minutes: Tools of exercise training
- 90-110 minutes: Documentation and goal-writing
- 110-120 minutes: Q&A
Additional FAQs
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
After watching the webinar, you will need to pass a short quiz with at least 80% accuracy and attend the full webinar to obtain credit for your participation. The link to the quiz will be available to you after the presentation in the course area. Once completed, you will receive a certificate of completion inside your course area.
What is the Refund/Cancellation Policy?
Click here to view our policy: https://medslpcollective.com/cancellation-of-courses-and-events/
What can I do if I have a complaint?
Please contact us at info@medslpcollective.com
Who is this webinar appropriate for?
The target audience for this webinar is licensed speech-language pathologists. There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge needed beyond the basic speech-language pathology training and licensing.
What if I need special accommodations?
If you require accommodations to access these materials due to a disability, please email us at info@medslpcollective.com