Lunch & Learn Series
UPCOMING Friday, October 4th -- 10 AM MST LIVE Lunch & Learn Series: GET YOUR IDEA PUBLISHED! How to write & submit an article for EQUILIBRIUMEQUILIBRIUM is our biannual magazine exclusively available to members of the American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. It is intended to represent the voice of the organization, reflect the needs and direction of the industry of professionals using equine movement and provide support and connection for AHA’s mission of advocating for high quality education and best practices. In this FREE lunch and learn session, two members of our editorial team; Nicole Klemas, Managing Editor, and Jeanni Bonine, Executive Editor, will share more information about types of contributions that can be submitted to EQUILIBRIUM, benefits of publishing, logistics on support available for developing your piece as well as example pieces for each type of submission. There will be a question and answer opportunity for you to share with the editorial team any ideas you’ve been interested in exploring and discuss next steps for submission. Register Here
POSTPONED TO FALL 2024 Set Up For Success: Arena Design to Facilitate Pediatric Outcome Presenters: Meredith Flowers, PhD, DPT, PCS & Beth Stamp, PT, DPT, PCS There are currently very limited available resources for physical therapists to reference when designing arena environments to facilitate necessary components of physical therapy care, particularly outcome measurement. The information presented in this presentation will be useful for both new and experienced practitioners to expand their knowledge and use of physical therapy outcome measures by providing ideas on ways to adapt arena environments to facilitate fast and frequent outcome measure use. Member Fee: $45 Non-Member Fee: $55 CLICK HERE TO REGISTERPOSTPONED TO FALL 2024 OT HIPPOTHERAPY ONLINE VOLUNTEER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Presenters: Remeshwar Narain, OTD, OTR/L The Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, 4th edition (OTPF) (AOTA, 2020), lists volunteer exploration and volunteer participation as relevant occupations that could have specific meaning and value to an individual. This suggests that online volunteer educational programs, such as the one described in this article, can improve volunteers’ understanding of OT hippotherapy and the clients they serve. Ultimately, this can increase volunteer participation and hippotherapy team interactions throughout treatment sessions secondary to increased knowledge and understanding of OT and OT hippotherapy services after participating in this program. Member Fee: $45 Non-Member Fee: $55 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Previous Lunch & Learn WebinarsEvaluating the Effect of Equine Conformation on Core Muscle Activation for Use in Hippotherapy Presenter: Vanessa Royal Horses vary in their movement based on their confirmation and there is a lack of research into how the physical attributes of the horse affect muscle activation of riders. The purpose of this research is to evaluate how horses with different conformations influence the activation of core musculature, and to understand the most important factors that therapeutic riding centers and PTs consider when choosing horses to use in treatments. Member Fee: $45 Non-Member Fee: $55 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE RECORDINGELECTRICAL STIMULATION IN COORDINATION WITH HIPPOTHERAPY Presenter: Michelle Winer PT, MSPT, HPCS Electrical stimulation is an underutilized modality in pediatrics and outpatient clinical settings. There are a number of barriers to use of electrical stimulation as well as a number of facilitators that can increase use. Research on functional electrical stimulation (FES) in CP shows that it can affect spasticity, strength, gait, posture, balance and upper extremity use. Use of FES can be a modality that works well with and complements the use of hippotherapy in clinical practice. Member Fee: $45 Non-Member Fee: $55 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE RECORDINGInternational Lunch & Learn: "Perspectives on Hippotherapy" for German Speakers Presenter: Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, MS, CCC-SLP, HPCS, AHA, Inc. Faculty Moderator: Esther Nofziger, OT, HPCS Please join us for a webinar discussing a medical model of incorporating hippotherapy into physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy services. In the United States, hippotherapy is regarded as a standard therapy practice tool for pediatric and adult populations with disabilities. The content is intended to promote understanding of how medical quality equine movement can be incorporated as a treatment tool into standard therapy services. Content will be presented in English with concurrent German translation. "Einblicke in die Hippotherapie" Fuer deutschsprachige Therapeuten Der Amerikanische Verband für Hippotherapie läd herzlich zu diesem Webinar ein, in welchem wir unser medizinisches Modell vorstellen möchten. Nach diesem können Physiotherapeuten, Ergotherapeuten und Logopäden die Hippotherapie in ihrer Behandlung nutzen. In den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika ist die Hippotherapie als eine Standartbehandlungsmethode für paediatrische und erwachsene Patienten mit Behinderungen anerkannt. Im Rahmen dieses Webinars möchten wir aufzeigen wie die Bewegung des Pferdes auf medizinischem Standart in die Behandlung eingebunden werden kann. Die Praesentation findet in Englisch statt und wird simultan ins Deutsche übersetzt. There is no charge to watch this Lunch & Learn Click Here to View RecordingLunch & Learn Series: "Behavioral Indicators of Stress During Services" Presenter: Sarah Matlock, M.S., PHD CANDIDATE and AHA, Inc. Board Member at Large. Join one of our amazing Board Members, Sarah Matlock, M.S., PHD CANDIDATE as she discusses equine behavioral stress indicators during services- what they are and what they might mean. This is a 45 minute presentation with 15 minutes of Q&A. There is no charge for viewing this Lunch & Learn. Click Here to View RecordingLunch & Learn Series: "Beyond Therapy" Presenter: Joann Benjamin, PT, HPCS, Lisa Harris PT, HPCS and Lesley Lautenschlager OT, HPCS As therapists who incorporate horses into practice we all have (at least) 2 skill sets – discipline specific practice and horse expertise. At our next Lunch and Learn, Beyond Therapy, we will explore some other possible venues to utilize our established skills beyond the traditional application of hippotherapy. Explore with 3 of the AHA, Inc. Faculty some ways that they have added alternative horse/human connections to their work life. In discussion, we may discover even more possibilities! There is no charge for watching the video. Click Here to View RecordingLunch & Learn Series: "LET'S STRETCH AND LEARN"--Seated Yoga for Dynamic Equine Surface Presenter: Amy Wallace MS OTR/l, CHT, HPCS THIS ONE HOUR WEBINAR (including Q&A) WILL DISCUSS UTILIZING YOGA FOR PEDIATRIC CLIENTS WHILE INTEGRATING DYNAMIC EQUINE SURFACE TO ADDRESS NON-INTEGRATED PRIMITIVE REFLEXES, IMPROVE RANGE OF MOTION AND SYMMETRICAL MOVEMENT, MINDFULNESS, DECREASE MALADAPTIVE HIGH ENERGY LEVEL AND INCREASE FOCUS, IMPROVED BREATHING TECHNIQUES, INCREASE CONNECTION WITH EQUINE AND THEIR OWN BODIES IN SPACE. This Lunch & Learn Recording is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Click Here to Purchase Recording
Lunch & Learn Series: How to Create Engaging Content For a Conference Proposal and Presentation Presenter: Dr. Irina Fedulow Plante PT, DPT
Presenter: Kelly Coney Pacious PT, DPT, HPCS This is a 60 minute presentation followed by a 30 minute Q&A. The cost is $25 for AHA, Inc. members and $35 for non-members. Click Here to Purchase Recording
Making the Most of Your Membership Presenter: Adria Peterson, Assistant Executive Director This Lunch & Learn was a 60 minute presentation. There is no charge for watching the video. Click Here to View the Recording
Completing the Treatment Circle - Effective Use of Equine Movement as a Therapy Tool This Lunch & Learn was a 60 minute presentation followed by a 30 min Q&A. The cost is $25 for AHA, Inc. members and $35 for non-members. Click here to purchase the recordingNavigating AHA's New Research Platform to Enhance Your Practice Presenter: Irina Fedulow-Plante PT, DPT This Lunch & Learn is a 50 min presentation followed by a brief Q&A. This webinar is free for AHA, Inc. members and $10 for non-members. Click here to purchase the recording
Best Business Practice when Hippotherapy is Part of the Plan Presenter: Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, MS/CCC-SLP, HPCS, AHA Faculty This Lunch & Learn is a 75 minute recorded video presentation as well as a recorded Q&A. The cost is $25 for AHA, Inc. members and $35 for non-members. Click here to purchase the recording101: Therapy Interventions and Equine Movement Presenter: Karen Gardner, OTR, MOT, HPCS, AHA Faculty This webinar uses an expanded description of equine movement that affects the whole body. Based on this perspective, webinar has examples of skilled therapy interventions for some common patient imitations/impairments with specific uses of equine movement. The cost is $25 for AHA, Inc. members and $35 for non-members. Click here to purchase the video of this session
The AHCB Credentialing Exam Process Demystified This presentation is designed to educate AHA, Inc. members and other therapists regarding the AHCB and the certification exams, in order to foster interest in the certification process, and promote best practice. The cost is $25 for AHA, Inc. Members and $35 for non members. Click here to purchase the video of this session |