Recovery of Postural Control Following Mild to Moderate Stroke

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Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants and other interested rehabilitation professionals who work with individuals who are recovering from stoke

Description

This workshop will focus on balance assessment and intervention in individuals who are recovering from stoke. The primary emphasis will be on balance in standing and during gait. Topics will include paretic lower extremity loading and weight transfer, strengthening exercises, advanced balance activities, recommendations for orthoses and assistive devices, dual task training and fall prevention.

Presenter:
Vicki Stemmons Mercer, PT, PhD
Associate Professor, Division of Physical Therapy
Department of Allied Health Sciences
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.

Objectives

After completing this course, attendees will be able to:

Describe impairments that may contribute to loss of balance and falls in persons recovering from stroke, and identify tools for measuring these impairments

Describe the relationship between paretic lower extremity loading and functional performance during the first 6 months after stroke

Design evidence-based interventions to improve balance in ambulatory individuals recovering from stroke

Discuss key considerations in the use of orthoses and assistive devices for persons recovering from stroke

Discuss key issues for prevention of falls and fall-related injuries in persons recovering from stroke

Contact

Chanyne Cupil BS

Sessions

Oct 24, 2019
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Closed Recovery of Postural Control Following Mild to Moderate Stroke

Status: Closed
Presenter(s): Vicki Mercer PT, PhD
Date(s): Oct 24, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Check-In Time: 8:30 AM
Credit: 0.40 - CEU; 4.00 - Contact Hours; 4.00 - NCBPTE Contact Hours
Location: South Piedmont AHEC
Room: Classroom 14
Description: This workshop will focus on balance assessment and intervention in individuals who are recovering from stoke. The primary emphasis will be on balance in standing and during gait. Topics will include paretic lower extremity loading and weight transfer, strengthening exercises, advanced balance activities, recommendations for orthoses and assistive devices, dual task training and fall prevention. Presenter: Vicki Stemmons Mercer, PT, PhD Associate Professor, Division of Physical Therapy Department of Allied Health Sciences The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.
Objective(s): After completing this course, attendees will be able to:; Describe impairments that may contribute to loss of balance and falls in persons recovering from stroke, and identify tools for measuring these impairments.; Describe the relationship between paretic lower extremity loading and functional performance during the first 6 months after stroke.; Design evidence-based interventions to improve balance in ambulatory individuals recovering from stroke.; Discuss key considerations in the use of orthoses and assistive devices for persons recovering from stroke.; Discuss key issues for prevention of falls and fall-related injuries in persons recovering from stroke.