Sharon Ostalecki, PhD. will be a featured speaker at the Michigan Health & Rehab Conference, Thursday, April 22, 2010. The presentation will focus on the global impact of Fibromyalgia; identifying the diagnosis and management of Fibromyalgia. The conference is sponsored by Wright & Filippis & Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Registration information contained within.

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3. Registrants should select one Course from each of the three Breakout Sessions listed in the following table:
Breakout Course Titles, Speakers and Learner Objectives
Session
Fibromyalgia: Fitting the Pieces Together
Sharon Ostalecki, Ph.D. (Helping Our Pain & Exhaustion - H.O.P.E.)
1A Describe the global impact of Fibromyalgia; identify the diagnosis and management of
Fibromyalgia.
Wound Care Basics: How To Get Started
Patti Lilley, BSN, RN, CWOCN (Kalypto Medical)
1B Describe the anatomy of the skin; identify the five principles of wound healing; describe the dif-
ference between acute and chronic wounds; define strategies to evaluate wounds; describe
wound classification, staging and documentation; identify treatment options in wound care.
Traumatic Brain Injury - Identification, Treatment and Implications after a Motor Vehicle Accident
Deborah Johnson, RN, CCM, CBIS (Care Forward)
1C Describe the different types of brain injuries; identify treatment options for TBI’s; recognize the role
of case management in auto no-fault cases; discuss the resources available to help patients with TBI.
Better Functional Outcomes Through Integrated Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in Rehabilitation of the CNS Patient
Danielle Peladeau, MS, OTR (Bioness)
2D Describe the impact of neuroplasticity; discuss the use of FES; identify the psychosocial benefits
of FES use; compare the potential cost benefit analysis of FES against other interventions.
Understanding the Michigan No-Fault Insurance Law
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George Sinas, JD (Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C.)
Identify the lifetime medical and rehabilitation benefits payable under the Michigan auto no-fault
2E system; discuss the legal concepts impacting the payment of medical and rehabilitation claims;
develop strategies to expedite the processing of medical and rehabilitation claims and enhance
reimbursement; explore various proposals and concepts that would fundamentally change the
services currently available.
Integrative Medicine: Taking Care of the Whole Person
Gail Elliott-Evo, Reiki Master, Guided Imagery Specialist (Rose Cancer Center - William Beaumont Hospital)
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2F Describe the functions in the mind-body connection; identify strategies to reduce effects of stress
on the mind and body; discuss a typical case study using Integrative Medicine Modalities; identi-
fy the role of Guided Imagery in stress reduction and healing.
Pain Management in the Rehabilitation Setting: Is It Really "No Pain, No Gain"?
Linda Vanni, MSN, APRN, BC, NP (Karmanos Cancer Center)
3G Describe the current standards in pain management related to acute and chronic pain; identify
strategies for managing acute pain in the rehabilitation setting.
Healthcare Compliance Initiatives
Jeff Mastej, CHC (Wright & Filippis)
3H Identify healthcare compliance and false claim prevention issues; describe CMS post-audit review
functions; explain the importance of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Requirements of Corporate Compliance Programs; discuss HIPAA privacy and security expecta-
tions of the healthcare delivery system.
Treatment of Lymphedema
Cynthia Tan, MPT, ATC, CLT, LANA (Beaumont Health Center - Physical Therapy)
3I Describe lymphedema; identify treatment strategies; discuss Complete Decongestive Therapy
(CDT); explain manual lymphedema drainage & compression bandaging; recognize myths related
to lymphedema.

4. REGISTRATION FORM
Michigan Health & Rehab Conference
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Best Western Sterling Inn
Participant Information (please print)
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continuing education credits?
Course Selections
Please circle your THREE Course preferences from below:
Breakout Breakout Breakout
Please select Session 1 Session 2 Session 3
ONE course from ❏ 1A ❏ 2D ❏ 3G
each column. ❏ 1B ❏ 2E ❏ 3H
❏ 1C ❏ 2F ❏ 3I
Registration Information
Please register me for the following:
❏ Regular Registration $60.00*
❏ Late Registration (after March 26, 2010) $75.00*
*Cancellation refunds will not be given after March 26, 2010.
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$______________ Credit Card
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SEND THIS FORM AND PAYMENT TO: Filippis Foundation • Sherri Szep • 2845 Crooks Road • Rochester Hills, MI 48309
FAX THIS FORM WITH CREDIT CARD PAYMENT TO: Sherri Szep at (248) 829-8394.
Payment must accompany your registration form to confirm attendance. Registrations will be taken on a first come-first serve basis and will not be
accepted without payment. Faxed registrations will only be accepted for those wishing to pay by credit card. You will be notified if your registration
arrives after the program is sold out.
*Photos may be taken at this conference and may be used at future educational programs.