Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment Interventions for Stroke Recovery

By the year 2050, one in every 5 people living in the United States will be in the age category of 65 or older thus resulting in a surge of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. These trends will necessitate effective, non- invasive treatment strategies to address impairments associated with conditions such as hemiplegia, edema, and changes in muscle tone. Stroke related physical disabilitiesinclude but are not limited to edema, hypertonicity, hypotonicity, lack of coordination, contractures, and skin breakdown.

This hands-on one day workshop is designed to guide participants through effective, non- invasive treatmenttechniques for tone inhibition, edema reduction, increasing mobility of the upper extremity, realignment of the capitatebone, improving fine motor coordination of the hemiplegic hand, personalized Neurological Fine Motor Coordination(FMC) Activities "bag of tricks", and movement strategies for imbalance of the antagonist and agonist muscles toward flexion/extension of the upper extremity. Participants will focus on the fundamentals and techniques of Neurological FMC as well as specific applications appropriate for personswith stroke to improve independence with ADLs, IADLs, and Leisure Performance. This workshop will provide participantswith functional reimbursable techniques they can immediatelyintegrate into their treatments that can be used in virtually anyenvironment with few contraindications.

*Hands on lab will be modified for Web based delivery formats into recorded demonstrations

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Highlights

• Extensive hands-on lab instruction in techniques you can use immediately
• Develop your own personal Neurological Activities "Bag of Tricks"
• Build balance and core strength for functional improvement of the upper and lower extremities
• Stroke Simulation Labs: Experience the physical effects of stroke, movement and tone inhibition on the upper and lower extremities
• Manage the edematous upper extremity in 4 treatment sessions or less
• Immediately improve your client's functional fine motor coordination using practical treatment techniques