Michel (Shelly) Denes – Movement Pattern Restoration: Energy, Flow and Symmetry of Gait
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- Faculty:
- Michel (Shelly) Denes
- Duration:
- Approx. 6 Hours
- Copyright:
- Mar 09, 2021
Description
Outline
The Gait Cycle & Biomechanics
- Dynamic motor control
- Drivers of gait
- Quick, natural gait data collection
- Best practices in assessment
- Gait & Fall risk assessments
Movement Gone Astray: Gait Challenges
- Proprioception’s role in gait and movement
- Pain with movement and gait
- No fluidity
- Foot drop
- Antalgic gait
- Trendelenburg gait
- Spasticity and ataxia issues
- Stair and curb negotiation
- Inconsistent stride length, cadence or path of travel
- Decreased proprioceptive feedback post-op or post-injury
- Fear of falling
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Muscle weakness
System Framework for Postural Control
- Balance strategies for ankle, hip and stepping
- Restore somatosensory input
- Remapping the brain – neuroplasticity
- Incorporate the vestibular system
- Clinical symptoms of fatigue
- Amy Cuddy’s power poses & posture
In Action: Common Conditions and Diagnoses with Gait Challenges
- TBI
- Stroke
- Chronic pain
- MS
- Lower extremity amputations and prosthetics
- Parkinson’s disease
- Spinal cord injury
- Amputees
Functional Exercise and Gait Training and Tactical Interventions
- Perturbation based training
- Footwear selection
- Orthotics
- NewGait harness
- Proprioceptive interventions
Faculty

Michel (Shelly) Denes, PT, CFPS, C/NDT Related seminars and products: 10
Shelly Denes, PT, CFPS, C/NDT, is an expert in fall prevention and neuro-rehab more than 25 years of experience treating patients with hemiplegia, neuromusclular disorders, TBI, and SCI. She has a special interest in advanced technology and has been involved extensively with neuroprosthetic devices, lower extremity orthotics, and exoskeleton robotics.
Ms. Denes travels nationally to present seminars on fall prevention and geriatric rehabilitation, and she is known for her dynamic, hands-on teaching style. She has also shared her insights with practicing professionals in varying settings. Additionally, her expertise has been presented through expert witness work, both nationally and locally. Ms. Denes is a graduate of University of Michigan’s PT program, and she earned her certification in Neurodevelopmental Treatment for Adult Hemiplegia (NDT) from Rehab Institute of Chicago. She has also earned her certification as a Fall Prevention Specialist with Evergreen Certifications and sits on their advisory board.
Speaker Disclosures: Ā
Financial: Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes receives compensation as a Physical Therapist at the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Nonfinancial: Michel Janet (Shelly) Denes has no relevant nonfinancial relationship to disclose.
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