Stroke Rehabilitation- Module 3
Course Description:
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.
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:
- Identify treatment plans to regain upper extremity function through the use of functional tasks
- Understand the application of adjunct treatments for the upper extremity after stroke, including treatments such as positioning, shoulder supports, biofeedback, and stretching programs
- Recognize functional treatment activities appropriate to the level of available motor control
- Understand evaluation and treatment procedures for patients with symptoms of pain syndromes and implement pain prevention protocols into current treatment plans
- Identify the common biomechanical mal-alignments of the upper extremity and trunk after stroke and recognize their effect on function
- Understand causes and underlying medical conditions that result in clinical symptoms of edema
- Identify clinical reasoning for edema treatment
- Recognize types of treatments for edema and provide specific information concerning possible indications and contraindications for the use of specific treatments
- Identify a variety of splinting options
- List positive and negative aspects of commonly used splints
- Understand the research that has been published regarding splinting and persons who have had strokes
- Identify and consider the present approach to splinting, evaluating, and developing interventions for each extremity based on individual findings
- List precautions for casting
- List contraindications for casting
- Identify what to consider clinically when evaluating a patient for casting
- Differentiate between plaster and fiberglass
- Recognize cast application and removal procedures
- Understand fabrication of various casts including drop-out and bivalve casts
- Understand an overview of visual processing, including anatomy of the eye, neuronal processing, and pathophysiology in relation to stroke
- 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