Recovery of Postural Control Following Mild to Moderate Stroke

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Target Audience

physical therapists, physical therapy assistants

Description

This in-person full-day, 6-hour workshop will focus on balance assessment and intervention in individuals who are recovering from stroke. 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.

Date/Time
This is an in-person event.
Friday, May 19, 2023
8:00am - 3:00pm
Must attend the entire live event to receive credit.
(Lunch will be provided)

Presenter:
Dr. Vicki Mercer, PT, PhD

Course Location
Center for Learning and Development
5039 Airport Center Parkway
Building K
Charlotte, NC 28208-5885

Continuing Education Credits include:
(You MUST attend the entire training to receive credit)

  • CEUs/Contact Hours
    This Activity fulfills the requirement of 0.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), representing 6.0 contact hours.

  • NCBPTE Contact Hours
    Charlotte AHEC, 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.

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    Objectives

    • 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

    Stephanie Levi DPT

    Sessions

    May 19, 2023
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Open Recovery of Postural Control Following Mild to Moderate Stroke
    Status
    Open
    Presenter(s)
    Vicki Mercer PT, PhD
    Date(s)
    May 19, 2023
    Time
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Check-In Time
    7:30 AM
    Credit
    0.60 - CEU
    6.00 - Contact Hours
    6.00 - NCBPTE Contact Hours
    Location
    Charlotte AHEC
    Room
    Classroom 17/18
    • Details
    Status
    Open
    Date(s)
    May 19, 2023
    Time
    8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    Location
    Charlotte AHEC
    Room
    Classroom 17/18
    Fees
    $140.00
    Pre-registration Fee (before May 12, 2023).
    Credits
    0.60
    CEU
    6.00
    Contact Hours
    6.00
    NCBPTE Contact Hours