Enduring Activity: Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group-USA Speaker Series: Treatment Strategies and Recommendations for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Down Syndrome - Physical Activity and Exercise Benefits and Recommendations
Overview
The Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group-USA (DSMIG-USA®) Speaker Series consists of webinars and enduring materials designed to share knowledge and experience related to the care of children and adults with Down syndrome, and clinical research related to Down syndrome.
Intended Audience
This activity is intended for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, therapists, and other health care providers who work with individuals with Down syndrome.
Statement of Need
The recommendations for medical care for individuals with Down syndrome is constantly evolving. Although current health supervision guidelines exist, there are large gaps in the knowledge about optimal care practices. Training in caring for individuals with Down syndrome is often limited in medical schools and residency programs. Health care providers with in-depth knowledge about caring for individuals with Down syndrome are limited in number and providing an opportunity for those experts to share their knowledge can be beneficial to others caring for people with Down syndrome.
Series Objectives
As a result of participation in this educational series, members of the healthcare team will:
- Identify best practice management strategies for individuals with Down syndrome and their caregivers
- Recognize and discuss trends, with interprofessional colleagues, in care for people with Down syndrome
- Formulate best practice care plans with interprofessional colleagues to incorporate into their practice
Elements of Competence
This activity has been designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:
American Board of Medical Specialties: patient care and procedural skills, medical knowledge, and practice-based learning and improvement
Interprofessional: roles and responsibilities, interprofessional communication, and teams and teamwork.
Program Presenters
- Thessa Hilgenkamp, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Research and Exercise Lab, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Sarah Mann, PT, DPT, MBA, NSCA-CPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy in Arvada, Colorado
Program Objectives
As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:
- Describe the background on prevalence of inactivity and low fitness levels in individuals with Down syndrome, highlighting the importance of this topic
- Identify recommendations and research findings regarding physical activity and exercise as part of treatment of overweight and obesity for individuals with Down syndrome
- Specify the DS-specific benefits of physical activity and exercise
- Discuss practical strategies on how to increase physical activity levels and exercise engagement specifically for individuals with Down syndrome
- Introduce practical PT-based exercise recommendations for purposeful movement
Planning Committee
Peter Bulova, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Brian Chicoine, MD, Medical Director, Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center; Faculty, Lutheran General Hospital Family Medicine Residency
Laura Cifra-Bean, MD, Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio
Shannon Fizzell, MS, RD, LDN, Clinical Dietitian, Adult Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania
Laura Krohn, Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center
Lina Patel, PsyD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
Emilie Perkins, Director of Client and Conference Services, Raybourn Group International
Moya Peterson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, Adults with Down Syndrome Specialty Clinic, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Kansas Medical Center
Mary Pipan, MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Karin Roseman, LSW, Jefferson Continuing Care Program
Maria Stanley, MD, FAAP, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health; Medical Director, Waisman Center; Director, Down Syndrome Clinic
Pat Zidek, RN, Advocate Aurora Health, Adult Down Syndrome Clinic
Program Presenters
Thessa Hilgenkamp, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Research and Exercise Lab, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Sarah Mann, PT, DPT, MBA, NSCA-CPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy in Arvada, Colorado
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate, and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers/presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation. For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.
*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.
NAME | ROLE(S) | FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS DISCLOSURE | DISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/DEVICES IN PRESENTATION |
Peter Bulova, MD | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Brian Chicoine, MD | Medical Director, Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Laura Cifra-Bean | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Shannon Frizzell, MS, RD, LDN | Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Thessa Hilgenkamp, PhD | Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Laura Krohn | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Sarah Mann, PT, DPT, MBA, NSCA-CPT | Speaker | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Cathy Means | Planner | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Lina Patel, PsyD | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Emilie Perkins | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Moya Peterson, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Mary Pipan, MD | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Karin Roseman, LSW | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Maria Stanley, MD | Committee Member | Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (Contractor) | No |
Pat Zidek,RN | Committee Member | No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose | No |
Accreditation Statement
![]() | In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) and the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group–USA. The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. |
Credit Designation Statements | |
American Medical Association (AMA)The University of Wisconsin-Madison ICEP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. | |
| American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 ANCC contact hour. |
| Continuing Education Units (CEUs)The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for .075 CEUs or 0.75 hour. |
![]() | American Board of Pediatrics (Maintenance of Certification-MOC)Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 0.75 MOC point in the American Board of Pediatrics' (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. Participant completion information will be shared with the ABP through PARS. By recording your attendance at this event, you are giving UW–ICEP permission to share this information with ABP. |
![]() | American Board of Internal Medicine (Maintenance of Certification-MOC)Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC point in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. Participant completion information will be shared with the ABIM through PARS. By recording your attendance at this event, you are giving UW–ICEP permission to share this information with ABIM. |
Available Credit
- 0.75 MOC: ABIM Medical Knowledge Points (Part II)
- 0.75 MOC: ABP Lifelong Learning Points (Part II)
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.75 ANCC Contact Hours
- 0.75 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
- 0.75 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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