Course Description:
This two or three day course is
specifically designed for occupational therapists who
work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for
acceptance. This course will cover topics related to upper extremity management with
emphasis on resolving shoulder impairments and recovering function. Information will be shared by lecture, lab and possibly using video & other visual aids.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:
- Identify principles of management handling guidelines and concepts related to
the challenge of maximizing functional outcomes as related to upper extremity function.
- Identify basic components of normal movements as related to upper extremity
function.
- Identify characteristics of upper extremity use and upper extremity components
of normal movement.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal upper extremity movement in functional
activities.
- Identify the missing components of movement that are interfering with the
patient’s ability to function at a higher level.
- Identify handling techniques to help patients attain the missing upper extremity
components of movement that are interfering with functioning at a higher level.
- Identify handling techniques to resolve mobility problems and
pain.
- Integrate concepts related to normal movement, principles of management, general
areas of function and handling techniques as related to the upper extremity in ADLs.
Upon successful completion of the course,
participants will be Neuro-IFRAH Trained®.
Recommended Reading: “Back to the Summit” by Sen. Omer
Rains