Stroke Rehabilitation Module 3

Course overview

This course is derived from the textbook by Glen Gillen “Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach 2nd Edition”. This detailed text combines aspects of background medical information, a comprehensive review of standardized and non-standardized evaluation procedures and assessments, treatment techniques and evidence based interventions. The entire text is broken into 6 Modules. Module 3: Covers chapters 10, 11, 12, 13, and 16. Chapter 10: Upper Extremity Function and Management Chapter 11: Edema Control Chapter 12: Splinting Applications Chapter 13: Casting Applications Chapter 16: Visual Dysfunction Methods of Instruction: Online course available via internet Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants Educational Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: None Course Goals and Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1.Identify treatment plans to regain upper extremity function through the use of functional tasks 2.Understand the application of adjunct treatments for the upper extremity after stroke, including treatments such as positioning, shoulder supports, biofeedback, and stretching programs 3.Recognize functional treatment activities appropriate to the level of available motor control 4.Understand evaluation and treatment procedures for patients with symptoms of pain syndromes and implement pain prevention protocols into current treatment plans 5.Identify the common biomechanical mal-alignments of the upper extremity and trunk after stroke and recognize their effect on function 6.Understand causes and underlying medical conditions that result in clinical symptoms of edema 7.Identify clinical reasoning for edema treatment 8.Recognize types of treatments for edema and provide specific information concerning possible indications and contraindications for the use of specific treatments 9.Identify a variety of splinting options 10.List positive and negative aspects of commonly used splints 11.Understand the research that has been published regarding splinting and persons who have had strokes 12.Identify and consider the present approach to splinting, evaluating, and developing interventions for each extremity based on individual findings 13.List precautions for casting 14.List contraindications for casting 15.Identify what to consider clinically when evaluating a patient for casting 16.Differentiate between plaster and fiberglass 17.Recognize cast application and removal procedures 18.Understand fabrication of various casts including drop-out and bivalve casts 19.Understand an overview of visual processing, including anatomy of the eye, neuronal processing, and pathophysiology in relation to stroke 20.List procedures for vision screening and visual perception evaluation Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: A score of 70% or greater on the post-test