Intervention Techniques for the Hemiplegic Upper Limb
Course: #3903Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 6215 Reviews
Evidence based intervention techniques for the hemiplegic upper limb are required to increase functional performance for individuals with stroke. Discussion will include current evidence for intervention techniques such as NMES, slings, splints, traditional neurorehabilitation techniques, and functional use.
Some citations were missed during the recording of this webinar, but they have been updated and added to the handout. Please refer to the handout for a more thorough and current listing of citations. This course is part of the OT Neuro Series.
This course is part of our Hand Therapy Review Series. This content would fall under the "Upper Extremity Evaluation & Intervention" topic area for the CHT examination.
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Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, OT Service Delivery; CE Broker/1.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-674380; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Intermediate, Rehabilitation; RESNA/0.1 Intermediate
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify current evidence for treatment techniques such as NMES, slings, splints, traditional neurorehabilitation techniques, and functional use.
- After this course, participants will be able to state how to increase occupational performance of patients with hemiplegia through addressing underlying performance skills and motor skills.
- After this course, participants will be able to list four educational topics to address with the patient and their caregivers.
Course created on September 5, 2018
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Traditional Neurorehabilitation Techniques |
| 10-15 Minutes | Slings |
| 15-20 Minutes | Splints/orthoses |
| 20-30 Minutes | Task Based Practice |
| 30-40 Minutes | Mental Practice and Mirror Therapy |
| 40-50 Minutes | NMES and Functional E-stim |
| 50-60 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
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6215 ReviewsPresented By
Christine Griffin
OTR/L, MS, BCPR
Dr. Griffin has practiced as an Occupational Therapist in Inpatient Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Acute Care, and Outpatient Clinics, and received her PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences from Ohio State University. Christine is AOTA Board Certified in Physical Rehabilitation, and recipient of the 2011 Ohio OT Association Model Practice Award in Physical Rehabilitation, 2014 Hite Symposium Award, 2017 Ohio OT Association Continued Education Award, and 2019 Ohio State University Provost’s Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Lecturer. She has had extensive teaching experience in the academic and medical system setting including OSU’s Physical Medical & Rehabilitation Residency Education Program, and at multiple local, state, national, and international conferences.
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