Debra Tymus Zizik, OTD, OTR/L

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May 2011 – present.  Practitioner Chemodenervation Cadaver Education and Training Workshops.  Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY.

November 2011.  The use of a thumb stabilization orthosis is an effective treatment for decreasing pain in females with CMC joint osteoarthritis in the dominant hand.  Phelps Memorial Hospital, Sleepy Hollow, NY.

October 2011.  Functional anatomy of the distal upper extremity.  New York State Occupational Therapy Association Conference, Middletown, NY.

July 2010.  The importance of understanding functional anatomy relative to the treatment of upper limb spasticity: A cadaver course.  Regional Injection Training Engagement Program sponsored by Allergan, Inc.  Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY.

October 2008.  Journey towards a healthy lifestyle.  Presentation on lymphedema to breast cancer survivors.  Cancer Forum co-sponsored by Mercy College, Gilda’s Club of Westchester and the Beth C. Tortolani Foundation, Dobbs Ferry, NY.

June 2003 – December 2006.  Community Presentations:  Pink Ribbon Series for Breast Cancer Survivors, Gilda’s Club of Hackensack and the Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis and Arthritis Support Groups.  Pascack Valley Hospital, Westwood, NJ.

January 2003.  Issues in Women’s Health:  Anatomy Review Course with focus on Breast Cancer and Incontinence.  Two-day workshop, lecture and lab with prosected cadaver. 

January 2001.  Anatomy Review Course with Emphasis on Ligamentous Injuries of the Upper Extremity.  Two-day workshop, lecture and lab with prosected cadaver.

1999 – 2002.  Anatomy  Reviews for  Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Clinical Faculty.  Ongoing seminar series with prosected cadaver.  Regional themes included Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Trunk-Cardiopulmonary, Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems.  Three-five workshops per semester.

 

Author: Debra Zizik
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