Neurorehabilitation 101: Fine-Tuning Your Neurologic Evaluation

$492.00

Course Overview
This course is brought to you by Canine Rehab Institute

This half-day workshop reviews the neurological examination of rehabilitation patients, including neurolocalization, special tests, and assessment of functional ability using neurodevelopmental sequencing as a guideline. Developing a treatment plan based on clinical findings and using neuroinhibitory and neurofacilitatory treatment techniques will be demonstrated and practiced to work patients back to functional recovery.

Course Outline

Lecture
  • Review the neurological examination and clinical relevance of special tests
  • Understand upper and lower motor neuron conditions and clinical appearance based on neurolocalization.
  • Learn motor control and neurodevelopmental sequencing as an assessment tool
  • Learn neurofaciliatory and neuroinhibitory treatment techniques
  • Review the implications of spinal walking and how to increase the odds of deep pain-negative patients
Lab
  • Practice Neurological Examination techniques (posture and gait evaluation) with videos
  • Practice Neurological Examination techniques (special tests)
  • Evaluate patient neurodevelopmental sequence and motor control assessment
  • Based on evaluation formulate a problem list and treatment plan
  • Practice neuroinhibitory and neurofacilitatory techniques on patients
Instructor & Bio

Kara Amstutz

DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT
CEO, Canine Rehab Institute, Springfield, Missouri, US
Dr. Kara Amstutz is presenting on behalf of the Canine Rehab Institute (CRI) and in cooperation with STAAR Conference.

Dr. Kara Amstutz earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri in 2000 and founded Hometown Veterinary Hospital in 2002. She became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist in 2013, a Veterinary Pain Practitioner in 2014, and a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist in 2019. These credentials allowed her to focus on rehabilitation and pain management.

In 2022, Dr. Amstutz transitioned from full-time clinical practice to become the owner, CEO, and lead clinical instructor at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute (CRI), offering postgraduate certifications and continuing education.

In 2023, she achieved Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

In 2024, Dr. Amstutz founded Momentum Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Springfield, Missouri. Additionally, she lectures nationally and internationally and is active in leadership within sports medicine, rehabilitation, and organized veterinary medicine.

Schedule & Credits

Sessions:

Fri. May 1st, 8:30am - 12:45pm

Credits:

4.0 RACE approval pending; 4.0 NYSED-approved

Course Rating:

Basic: CCRP, CCRT, CCAT
Intermediate: DVM/VMD, PT, VT, CCRA, CCRVN

Policies:

To request a refund, please complete and postmark this Workshop Cancellation Form by March 28, 2026.  Refunds exclude a $25 processing fee.

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