An Introduction to Manual Therapy for SLPs
Course Description
In this episode, Renee is joined by Walt Fritz, PT, to discuss manual therapy and how it applies to SLP practice. Walt brings his unique perspective and skill set to the forefront of this conversation, including evidence-based practice and shared decision-making. Join Renee and Walt for an hour packed with innovative concepts for the ever-evolving SLP practice repertoire.
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Objective
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
About Presenters
Renee Garrett
MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Renee Garrett is a native of Hampton Roads, VA. She graduated with her Bachelors and her Masters, both from Old Dominion University. She worked in a variety of medical settings, providing care for adults across the lifespan with dysphagia and a variety of communication and cognitive disorders. Renee has a special interest in cognitive retraining post-TBI. She holds certification as a certified brain injury specialist from the Brain Injury Association of America and is active in educating families, friends, and patients about dysphagia, communication, and cognitive disorders. She has served the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia in several roles, including president. She is the secretary for the Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia. Renee is the recipient of the 2023 Darden Fellow award from Old Dominion University.
Walt Fritz
PT
Walt Fritz is a licensed physical therapist with a B.S. in Physical Therapy (1985) and a B.A. in Community Mental Health (1984) from SUNY Buffalo. He began practicing Myofascial Release (MFR) in 1992 and is the most experienced practitioner in the Central and Western New York region, including Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, and the Southern Tier. Over the past ten years, he has advanced the MFR work he learned and taught and now calls his work “manual therapy.” While there are many reasons for this updated name, much of it is due to the underlying concepts used to explain its effects. Healthcare is full of unsubstantiated claims. Helping someone with the work you do is not equivalent to those results validating the claims made. Walt teaches his Foundations in Manual Therapy Seminars worldwide to physical therapists, massage therapists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists. With over 30 years of experience as a physical therapist, he combines the best of traditional physical therapy interventions with the state-of-the-art methods of Myofascial Release.
Additional Information
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
Course Timeline
| Timeline |
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| 10 min: Introductions and Backgrounds |
| 15 min: Manual therapy and its relevance to SLPs |
| 15 min: Evidence-based practice and how SLPs can utilize manual therapy in practice |
| 15 min: Shared decision making and strategies for use with manual therapy |
| 5 min: Q&A |
Course Disclosure
Disclosure Statement for Renee Garrett
| Financial | Renee Garrett is a paid employee of a private consulting firm in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She is the host of Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs and receives financial reimbursement from SpeechTherapyPD.com. She also receives financial compensation for this and other webinars on SpeechTherapyPD.com. |
| Nonfinancial | Renée is the secretary for the Communication Disorders Foundation of Virginia. |
Disclosure Statement for Walt Fritz
| Financial | Walt Fritz owns Walt Fritz, PT/Pain Relief Center. He also received royalties from Compton Publishing LTD., Medbridge Massage, and Talk Tools. Walt receives an honorarium from SpeechTherapyPD.com for his participation in this podcast. |
| Nonfinancial | No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist. |