Webinars
Models for Health and Wellness Screening: Integrating Health and Wellness Into Clinical Practice
Description
APTA advocates for the PT Annual Visit to support public health and the economic value of health and wellness screening, especially in community-dwelling older adults related to fall safety. This one-hour webinar will include background about the economic value of screenings and the APTA proposed model using the AFit tool. Don will share his experience with implementing this model and adaptations for individual and community screenings. A discussion format will focus on application to initiatives like the Stopping Addiction and Falls in the Elderly (SAFE) Act, a measure introduced in Congress that incorporates risk assessments and initial preventive physical exams under Medicare.
Define health and wellness services
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Provide examples of how to integrate such services into clinical practice
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Provide relevant resources
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Collaborate with the Health and Wellness SIG
About The Speaker(s)
Jennifer Gansen, PT, DPT, is a Whole Health Physical Therapist for the Madison VA and a doctoral student in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Kinesiology (Exercise Psychology) program. Dr. Gansen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Northern Iowa in 1990, a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa in 1992, and a transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Concordia (Mequon) University in 2008.
Dr. Gansen’s involvement in the VA's vision to transform from a problem-based disease care system to a person-centered whole health care system began with the Atlanta VAHCS. As Supervisory Physical Therapist for the Empower Veterans Program (EVP), a QI initiative providing integrated self-care training for individuals with chronic pain, Dr. Gansen applied experience in neurologic rehabilitation research, chronic pain, somatic education approaches, and as a VA outpatient clinician to develop EVP-Mindful Movement. Both roles included program development, management, implementation, and evaluation of person-centered care. Dr. Gansen has presented to diverse national audiences including PT, Whole Health/CIH, Primary Care, and front-line pain practitioners.
Donald Olsen, PT, MSPT, LAT, EdD, began his advanced education by earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University. He then achieved a Physical Therapy degree from Columbia University, followed by an M. Master of Science from Emory University and a Doctoral Degree in Education from United States Sports Academy. A life-long learner, he has also acquired certification as an American Physical Therapy Association Board-certified Orthopedic Specialist and is Level 2 Certified in Balance and Vestibular rehabilitation.
He gathered extensive work experience in a variety of settings. In 1992 he opened the clinic in Sanibel Florida. He is also on the Faculty at the United States Sports Academy. When he is not working, he enjoys volunteering with community activities and church work, participating in sports, especially running, biking and hiking, coaching with Team Speed, spending time with his family and dogs, giving talks about health in the community and travelling and teaching internationally.
