(HS Battistella, Zuleger 065367 2024) Mirror Therapy Experiential Lab
Tracking # 20-1260782
Course overview
When faced with a patient with limited to no movement in a limb, traditional therapy lacks interventions that can attain the repetitions required for motor recovery. In this training, you will go beyond conventional approaches and unlock the full treatment potential for your neuro patients. Mirror therapy delivers faster progress, heightened patient involvement, and significant functional enhancements for diverse neurological issues like stroke, CRPS, amputation, and phantom limb pain. This ingenious method involves the use of a mirror to create visual illusions, tricking the brain into perceiving the paralyzed or affected limb as moving. The reflected image makes patients feel as though the impaired limb is moving effortlessly, while simultaneously creating new neuronal connections and re-establishing pathways in the brain. Filled with hands-on labs and experiential learning, this unique course provides a dynamic and immersive educational experience. Gain practical skills in setting up mirror therapy sessions, observing "patient" responses, and making informed adjustments to optimize treatment effectiveness. Simulate scenarios replicating various neurological conditions and impairments Perform exercises with real-time feedback from facilitators Learn how to adapt mirror therapy based on client abilities and interests And best of all...Mirror therapy is inexpensive and safe, making it easy to transfer to the home environment, a crucial step often overlooked by therapy professionals. Home programs are essential for recovery, especially when third party payers want patients discharged before recovery is complete.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Debra Battistella has an employment relationship with Tampa General Hospital and is the owner of Creative Concepts in Occupational Therapy PLLC. She is a podcast co-host of Noggins and Neurons. Debra Battistella receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Debra Battistella is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, and the International Association of Reiki Professionals.
Financial: Dorothee Zuleger has an employment relationship with The Neuro Hub Outpatient Neurological Rehabilitation. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dorothee Zuleger has no relevant non-financial relationships.