Stroke Rehabilitation

According to the CDC, the incidence of stroke in the US rose between 2020 and 2021 (2023). Realizing occurrencerates are increasing and the severity of possible deficits following cerebrovascular accident (CVA) increasing theclinical skills of practitioners is vital to providing the best possible outcomes for our patients. This course aims toimprove a clinician's confidence throughout the entire stroke pathway from infarct to discharge.

This course will highlight the anatomy involved and how the location of the infarct can produce unique challenges for function in our clients. As deficits are defined, best practices for assessment and treatment options will be applied to set our clients up for the best possible position to achieve functional gains, restore confidence in their interactions with loved ones, safety with moving around their environments, and return to the activities they love.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists

Highlights

• Personalized plan of care based upon the stroke location and involved anatomy impact clinical presentation
• Practice and compare tests and measures specific to stroke survivors
• Hands-on demonstrations that apply best- practice approaches in stroke rehabilitation interventions
• Utilize immersion experiences and simulations to improve clinical understanding of the patient experience
• Examine the complete path to recovery our patients take from infarct to discharge and what challenges they encounter throughout the rehab process and the cognitive and behavioral impacts of stroke