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:

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