# Event Details - **Event Name**: AKOTA Spring Conference- Problem Solving to Improve Function FT Katy Kerris - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Gain up to 14 CEUs while learning engaging, evidence-based, and hands-on strategies to support functional gains for your clients!About this EventPresenter:Katy Kerris, OT C/NDTAssociate Presenters:Destiny Lee, OTLesley Lyman, SLPTamara Moore, OTAli Simpson, OTSeminar Description:This course will delve into a variety of subjects in the rehab world to give therapists strategies to increase function in their patients. Learning methods include didactic information, but also hands on strategies applicable to many types of patients, as well as group problem solving to apply techniques taught in the course.Open to all occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech language pathology practitioners!Learning Objectives:Participants will understand and apply the ICF in assessmentParticipants will practice orthopedic assessment skills for the upper limbParticipants will maximize success in treatment by using handling, activity and the set up to improve functionParticipants will apply anatomy and kinesiology of the shoulder girdle to the common problems of subluxation and shoulder pain to improve functional task performanceParticipants will apply anatomy and kinesiology of normal breathing through hands on treatment strategiesParticipants will learn cognitive strategies to improve safety and function in patientsMarch 21, 8:00-4:308:00—10:00 Maximizing Outcomes: Assessment (lecture and video analysis)--using the ICF to assess function and impairments--orthopedic evaluation for the upper limb10:00—10:15 Break10:15--1200 Setting Up a Patient for Immediate Success: Treatment--Typical movement lab and movement analysis for the limbs and the trunk--Introduction of the treatment triangle12:00—1:00 Closed and Modified Chain in the Upper Limb--brief powerpoint—picture analysis; treatment continuum--break out sessions for problem solving1:00—1:45 Lunch1:45—4:30 Cognition to Improve Function in PatientsMarch 22, 8:00-4:308:00—10:00 Distal Upper Extremity--anatomy and kinesiology of the distal upper extremity as it relates to function--video analysis10:00—10:15 Break10:15—12:15 Proximal Upper Extremity--anatomy and kinesiology of the proximal limb--understanding and treating pain in the proximal limb--understanding and treating subluxation12:15—1:30 Lunch and AKOTA Meeting1:30—3:30 We All Need to Breathe (Tamara Moore, OT; Lesley Lyman, ST)--anatomy and kinesiology of breathing--hands on strategies to facilitate breathing with patients3:30—4:30 Harnessing Neuroplasticity for Recovery--develop common sense neuroplasticity strategies to your patient group https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b5d1d5c0-cf70-11f0-99d7-2d9e0b85a7f1-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/akota-spring-conference-problem-solving-to-improve-function-ft-katy-kerris/100001976539061540 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, conferences, meetups, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 150, max: 525, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Anchorage - **state**: AK - **country**: United States - **location**: University of Alaska Anchorage - **lat**: 61.1910421 - **long**: -149.8195598 - **full address**: University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AKOTA Spring Conference- Problem Solving to Improve Function FT Katy Kerris - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a8352734a961685370aea8ec24980f1f6a441c907d03c19736f1756a99d04fc0-rimg-w800-h533-dcdfd4c2-gmir.jpg?v=1764674346 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AKOTA Spring Conference- Problem Solving to Improve Function FT Katy Kerris being held? - **A:** AKOTA Spring Conference- Problem Solving to Improve Function FT Katy Kerris takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm at University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing AKOTA Spring Conference- Problem Solving to Improve Function FT Katy Kerris? - **A:** AKOTA Spring Conference- Problem Solving to Improve Function FT Katy Kerris is organized by Alaska Occupational Therapy Association (AKOTA). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AKOTA Spring Conference- Problem Solving to Improve Function FT Katy Kerris is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Anchorage, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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