Predicting Recovery and Setting Appropriate Upper Extremity Goals Post-Stroke

Course overview

While regaining walking ability following stroke is common, functional recovery of the upper extremity presents a more frequent challenge for those with post-stroke hemiparesis. Residual UE impairment in 70% to 80% of our clients leads to difficulties in ADLs and engagement in community life. The degree of arm recovery varies widely and clinicians need to be equipped to educate their patients and caregivers regarding prognosis and the underlying mechanisms of the heterogeneity observed in recovery of the upper extremity. This course will provide tools for clinicians to make evidence-based predictions of arm recovery for best utilization of treatment resources and goal-setting.