Too often, therapists feel stuck when addressing the needs of their neurological patients. The treatments they use are good ones, but patients are not progressing as well as hoped. Why aren’t their patients getting better?
Neurological patients improve best when their program of care is dynamic. That’s why in this course, you will learn many, evidence-based programs. In the past few years, researchers have developed quite a few new, highly effective programs and protocols that you can incorporate into your practice. With a sizable arsenal at your disposal, you can mix it up. When you encounter a new patient with neurological deficits, walk through this course handout to select the most appropriate approach to begin working with that specific patient.
As time moves on, what’s needed is greater intensity. Maybe you need to shift to a different research-based protocol or combine or sequence several protocols. This course provides you with the tools you need to adapt to the changing needs of your patients.
Unlike many of our other patients, those with neurological deficits require treatments that affect the whole body. That makes evaluation and intervention complex. Yet, despite the scope of the neurological issue, it is imperative to target the specific problems to address them effectively.
In this course, Dr. Carole Lewis masterfully engages her audience while discussing and demonstrating examination tools and intervention protocols/ideas designed and most appropriate for older patients with diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and gait and balance disorders. Participants learn innovative ideas for addressing spasticity and rigidity, ways to evaluate and improve movement performance, techniques for strengthening, progressions to achieve effective gait patterns in daily activities, and much more. Cutting-edge Information on the physiology of aging will also be presented as well as a special feature on burnout.
This course provides participants with the most up-to-date, clinically relevant information on neurological rehabilitation of the older adult seen in any setting. The 300-page handout includes 6,000 current medical references, detailed examination forms, outcome measures, intervention techniques, protocols and sample home exercises that can be used immediately with patients. You will leave this seminar feeling confident and excited to try out many of the new, research-based techniques/approaches you have learned.
What Participants Are Saying . . .
“Dr. Lewis is by far one of the greatest speakers I have ever heard on any topic anywhere.”
“I am honored to have met you in person!! You truly are gifted, funny and like a PT on steroids! We have learned so many great tools and techniques. I feel like a ‘born again PT’.”
“Great course…worth giving up my weekend for.”
“I took this course years ago but thought I might take it again. I learned so much!”
- Demonstrate the latest examination and intervention techniques for patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and gait and balance disorders.
- Design effective rehabilitation program for geriatric patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and gait and balance disorders.
- Prescribe a motivational program to enhance intervention outcomes for older patients with neurological deficits.
- Differentiate between dementia and depression and provide meaningful intervention for the challenges presented by these diagnoses.
- Describe normal and pathological changes in the neurological system of an older person.
- Recognize the different movement disorders commonly seen in older persons.
- Compare and contrast various methods of examining patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease and gait and balance disorders for specific outcomes.
- Identify fall risk factors, gait impairments and gait & balance deviations and develop specific approach to assess gait, balance and falls in the older patient using a variety of cutting-edge tools.
- Create innovative screening and intervention programs for balance and gait deficits commonly seen in older persons.
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (20 CEUs or 2.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar.
Physical Therapy: Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in NY, IL, CA, TX, and NM and this course provides 20 contact hours of continuing education. This course is also approved for PTs and PTAs in AR, MS, LA, PA and MD for 20 contact Hours. Great Seminars and Books is a CE Approved Provider by APTA Arkansas. Approval # APTA-AR 2322. This course is approved by the Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy for 20 contact hours as: Category: Clinical and Type: Live Webinar. Exp. 12/31/26. This course is approved by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 20 CE Hours. Approval #2025-998. Exp. 8/25/29. This course is approved by the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy for 20 clinical hours. Exp. 6/30/26. This course is approved by the Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy for 20.00 General Hours. Approval #PTPR016329. Exp. 12/31/26. Have applied for approval in Wisconsin, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Florida, and Arizona. Our courses also meet the guidelines for approval in AL, AK, AZ, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY. This course is Category 2 for Minnesota, up to 10 hours permitted.
Occupational Therapy: Great Seminars and Books is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of professional development. This live, distance learning (interactive), and distance learning (independent) course is offered at 2.0 CEUs, intermediate educational level, for categories of OT Service Delivery. Course approval ID# 13445. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Expires 10/18/30. Please verify if your state accepts AOTA approval of continuing education courses.
Your tuition may be tax deductible. Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.
If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call at 877 794 7328.
Day 1
7:30AM – Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00AM – Introduction: Working with the Older Patient with Neurological Problems • Dementia: Implications for Rehabilitation • Depression • Motivation • Evidence Based Protocols
10:30AM – Break
10:45AM – The Neurology of Aging: Differentiating Pathological and Normal Aging • Neuropathies • Tremors • Weakness • Movement Disorders • MRIs and Aging • Clinical Prediction Rule for Peripheral Neuropathy
12:30PM – Working Lunch (on your own) Motivational Case Study or Practice Gait and Balance Tests
1:30PM – Parkinson’s Disease – Evidence Based Examination and Intervention • Rhythmic Cueing to Axial Mobility and many more
4:15PM – Break
4:30PM – Optimizing the Neurological Environment • Exploring Sensory Loss with Age • Special Feature on The Rehabilitation Specialist’s Role • Evidence Based Examination and Intervention
6:30PM – Questions and Answers
Day 2
7:30AM – Continental Breakfast
8:00AM – Stroke – Older Patients Are Different • Examination Tools • Motor Assessment Scale to the Modified Sitting Balance Scale and many more
9:45AM – Break
10:00AM – Stroke: Creative Evidence Based Techniques • Mirror Therapy to Motor Relearning and many more
12:30PM – Working Lunch (bring your own) Prognostic & Evidence Based Stroke Rehab Case Study or stay in room with your bag lunch and watch Dr. Lewis show you how to educate the community on Balance and Falls
1:30PM – Gait, Balance and Falls: A Functional Look at Neurological Problems • Evidence Based Examination and Intervention • FSST, Mini-Best and many more
4:30PM – Break
4:45PM – Burnout: How to Stay Vital When Working with Older Neurological Patients • Developing a Plan for You and Your Co-workers
6:30PM – Questions and Answers
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
By Participants: Participant cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date.
By Great Seminars: In the event that a course is cancelled by Great Seminars and Books, participants will be offered the equivalent number of hours of another live course or a full refund. Great Seminars and Books is not responsible for course related expenses that participants may incur such as transportation including air fare, lodging or meals. It is highly recommended that you obtain refundable travel expenses.
For Mail/Email registrations call us at 877 794 7328 or fill out this registration form and email (greatseminars@aol.com) or mail (Great Seminars, 2639 Revere Drive, Akron, OH, 44333) it to us.
Registration Cost
Greenville, SC – April 18-19, 2026
Host: Prisma Health – Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Greenville Memorial Medical Campus
Room Name: Robert E Toomey Conference Center
701 Grove Road
Greenville, SC 29605
Both Days – 20 Contact Hours
April 18-19
Early Bird (thru 03/04/26) = $545
Regular Price (03/05/26 – 03/25/26) = $595
Late Fee (03/26/26 – 04/18/26) = $645
Day 1 – 10 Contact Hours
April 18
Early Bird (thru 03/04/26) = $275
Regular Price (03/05/26 – 03/25/26) = $300
Late Fee (03/26/26 – 04/18/26) = $350
Day 2 – 10 Contact Hours
April 19
Early Bird (thru 03/04/26) = $275
Regular Price (03/05/26 – 03/25/26) = $300
Late Fee (03/26/26 – 04/18/26) = $350
Seattle, WA – June 6-7, 2026
EvergreenHealth Medical Center
12040 NE 128th St
Kirkland, WA 98034
Both Days – 20 Contact Hours
June 6-7
Early Bird (thru 04/22/26) = $545
Regular Price (04/23/26 – 05/13/26) = $595
Late Fee (05/14/26 – 06/6/26) = $645
Day 1 – 10 Contact Hours
June 6
Early Bird (thru 04/22/26) = $275
Regular Price (04/23/26 – 05/13/26) = $300
Late Fee (05/14/26 – 06/06/26) = $350
Day 2 – 10 Contact Hours
June 7
Early Bird (thru 04/22/26) = $275
Regular Price (04/23/26 – 05/13/26) = $300
Late Fee (05/14/26 – 06/6/26) = $350
Cherry Hill, NJ, October 10-11, 2026
Fox Rehabilitation Headquarters – Edu Center
7 Carnegie Plaza
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Both Days – 20 Contact Hours
October 10-11
Early Bird (thru 08/26/26) = $545
Regular Price (08/27/26 – 09/23/26) = $595
Late Fee (09/24/26 – 10/10/26) = $645
Day 1 – 10 Contact Hours
October 10
Early Bird (thru 08/26/26) = $275
Regular Price (08/27/26 – 09/23/26) = $300
Late Fee (09/24/26 – 10/10/26) = $350
Day 2 – 10 Contact Hours
October 11
Early Bird (thru 08/26/26) = $275
Regular Price (08/27/26 – 09/23/26) = $300
Late Fee (09/24/26 – 10/10/26) = $350
Pensacola, FL – October 24-25, 2026
Andrews Institute Rehabilitation – Baptist Hospital
Bear Family Foundation Health Center Building
Conference Room C1
125 Baptist Way
Pensacola, Fl 32503
Both Days – 20 Contact Hours
October 24-25
Early Bird (thru 09/09/26) = $545
Regular Price (09/10/26 – 09/30/26) = $595
Late Fee (10/01/26 – 10/24/26) = $645
Day 1 – 10 Contact Hours
October 24
Early Bird (thru 09/09/26) = $275
Regular Price (09/10/26 – 09/30/26) = $300
Late Fee (10/01/26 – 10/24/26) = $350
Day 2 – 10 Contact Hours
October 25
Early Bird (thru 09/09/26) = $275
Regular Price (09/10/26 – 09/30/26) = $300
Late Fee (10/01/26 – 10/24/26) = $350
Your Instructor
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Dr. Carole B. Lewis, PT, DPT, MSG, MPA, PhD, GCS, GTCCS, TRC/CTR, FSOAE, FAPTA |
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