Infinity: High Intensity Stepping Part 2 - SOD

Course overview

Recent evidence suggests that the amount, type, and intensity of stepping practice may be important factors contributing to improvement in walking speed and distance in individuals poststroke and has been shown to be feasible and safe in older adults. There are numerous changes to physiologic systems that contribute to a decline in physical function and performance, and there is evidence that the brain is particularly vulnerable to progressive deterioration in function. A therapy plan of care prioritizing both large amounts of stepping practice and higher cardiovascular intensities presents a shift in practice patterns from what has been observed in traditional rehabilitation, suggesting the need for specific knowledge translation strategies to successfully incorporate this intervention into the clinical environment. This two-part course will provide supporting rationale for providing HIT in the skilled nursing facility and outpatient settings and will provide the frontline clinician with knowledge tools and resources to safely conduct training, and provide progressive decision-making strategies aided by video review and discussion.