Enhancing Muscle Function Through Extraction of Heat

Enhancing Muscle Function Through Extraction of HeatDESCRIPTION About 80% of the energy metabolism in working muscle appears as heat raising the temperature of the muscle and the removal of that heat from the muscle depends on blood flow. To prevent thermal damage to muscle, there is a fail safe mechanism muscle fatigue muscle failure. This webinar will examine technology to exploit adaptations and rapidly extract heat from exercising bodies to demonstrate results for physical conditioning to increase

DESCRIPTION
About 80% of the energy metabolism in working muscle appears as heat raising the temperature of the muscle and the removal of that heat from the muscle depends on blood flow. To prevent thermal damage to muscle, there is a fail-safe mechanism – muscle fatigue/muscle failure. This webinar will examine technology to exploit adaptations and rapidly extract heat from exercising bodies to demonstrate results for physical conditioning to increase dramatically. Cooled subjects feel refreshed and energized as they recover from heavy exercise rapidly and find the exercise more pleasant. Further review of glabrous skin cooling will be presented for athletes, but also for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who are greatly compromised by heat, as well as rehabilitating amputees. Finally, this webinar will discuss the many potential applications for body heat extraction technologies in prevention of and recovery from hyperthermia.

INSTRUCTOR
H. Craig Heller, PhD, Stanford University

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Define the roles of arteriovenous anastomoses and retia venosa in human temperature regulation
2. Describe how rise in muscle temperature can cause muscle failure impacting overall participation in activity
3. Analyze how palmar cooling can enhance physical conditioning

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date. 

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11125. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [Intermediate, Foundational Knowledge, OT Service Delivery]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 1/14/2024.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Disclosures 
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
H. Craig Heller, PhD - Has nothing to disclose.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
To participate, you will need a device with an internet connection. Supported devices include computers, laptops, and both iOS and Android mobile devices. For the best experience, we recommend using high-speed broadband internet (LAN, Cable, or DSL). Please ensure you are using the latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. Additionally, JavaScript and cookies must be enabled on your browser. You will also need a speaker and microphone or a phone for dial-in. For live online sessions, make sure to download the latest version of Zoom (at Zoom.us/download) to ensure compatibility.

CANCELLATION POLICY
To request a cancellation of a webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.