Neuroplasticity, what drives functional improvement, and how OT practitioners can utilize motor learning theory and occupation-based interventions to improve functional outcomes will be addressed in this course. Evidence supporting these interventions and how to implement this evidence into practice effectively will also be included to challenge therapists to examine current treatment practices.
Live Webinar
Fri, Feb 28, 2025 at 10:00 am ESTUnder Review: AOTA/0.1 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to examine basic motor learning theory and its link to neuroplasticity.
- After this course, participants will be able to apply motor learning theory to develop appropriate occupation-based interventions.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the effect of meaningful occupation on neuroplasticity.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Does function really matter? |
| 10-20 Minutes | How do we integrate this into practice? |
| 20-45 Minutes | Intervention ideas |
| 45-55 Minutes | Evidence behind high tech rehab interventions |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Angela Reimer
OTD, MOT, OTR, CBIST
Dr. Reimer received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy, both from The University of Findlay and her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Indiana University. She boasts over 20 years of clinical experience with geriatric and neurologically impaired populations, including serving as a regional manager and educator for several rehabilitation organizations. Additionally, Ms. Reimer co-developed and teaches the only certification in stroke rehabilitation, the CSRS certification. She is a member of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, the Indiana Occupational Therapy Association, The American Occupational Therapy Association, the International Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Society, American Physical Therapy Association Neuro Section, and is a member of several regional and national practice committees. Dr. Reimer has presented courses across North America on acquired brain injury, stroke rehabilitation, and kinesiology taping and has lectured extensively for PT and OT programs across the United States.
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Financial: Angela Reimer received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Angela Reimer has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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