Stroke Examination and Intervention


This 3 hour presentation on examination and interventions for people with Stroke is filled with clinically relevant information for immediate use in all therapeutic settings. Participants will become familiar with appropriate and feasible functional measures for this population. A wealth of evidence-based exercise protocols that apply to a wide range of function in patients with stroke will be presented. Relevant case studies will be discussed for immediate integration of the material into clinical practice.

  1. Introduction and Epidemiologic considerations (5 mins)
  2. Functional measures following Stroke (20 mins)
    • Function in Sitting Test
    • Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke
  3. Interventions for participants with Stroke
    • Core stability protocols (10 mins)
    • Sit to stand protocols (20 mins)
      • Modified 30-second chair stand test
    • Gait training interventions including reinforcement of walking speed, gait speed testing, backwards training, high intensity training.  (35 mins)
  4. Additional interventions (60 mins)
    • Circuit training
    • Functional task practice for aerobic conditioning
    • Forced use and aerobic priming
    • Dual task training
    • Stepping practice
    • Mental imagery practice for unilateral neglect, gait and balance.
  5. Case Studies and Discussion (30 mins)

  1. Describe and master four standardized measures of function for participants with stroke, including a modified sit to stand test protocol, sitting balance, gait speed and standing ability measurement.
  2. Describe evidence-based exercise protocols for sitting balance in participants with stroke.
  3. Demonstrate evidence-based exercise protocols for sit to stand training for participants with stroke.
  4. Describe multiple protocols to address balance and gait impairments for participants following stroke.
  5. Apply measures and evidence-based interventions to relevant case studies.

Instructional Methods of this RECORDED WEBINAR

A recorded webinar is a video course that was recorded from a previously given LIVE Webinar. It is delivered over the Internet to your computer. You will be able to see, hear and listen to the course presenter.  This type of webinar will utilize previously recoreded instruction, demonstrative videos, power point slides and more. You will not have the opportunity to ask questions during the seminar as it is recorded. A comprehensive handout will be made available to you after you register for the webinar. The written content used in the presentation will also be made available to you for your personal use (Power Point Slides, Reference Materials etc.).

Financial Disclosure: The course speaker is a lecturer for GREAT Seminars. He/she receives payment from GREAT Seminars for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial Disclosure: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service.

EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: Upon completion of the course, a certificate of attendance for 3 contact hours of educational activity (3 CEUs or 0.3 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar.

PHYSICAL THERAPY: Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in OK, NY, IL, CA, TX, and NM and this course provides 3 contact hours of continuing education.  Approved for PTs and PTAs in MD, OH and NJ for 3 contact hours. This course meets the guidelines for approval in NC, TN, CT, ID, IO, KS, ME, MA, NH, NE, SC, SD. This course is accepted for CEUs in: AK, AL, AR, DE, GA, HI, IN, MI, MT, ND, OR, PA, RI, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA. Please verify the individual licensing board’s rules regarding allowable hours for recorded/online education. If you do not see your state listed here, please give our office a call.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Please refer to your Occupational Therapy State Board guidelines for acceptable continuing education activities.

This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification. Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.

If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call at 877 794 7328.

3 Contact Hours - $99.00


Your Instructor

Linda McAllister, PT, DPT, GCS, GTCCS, CEEAA, CEAGN, FSOAE


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Educational Level:Intermediate
Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.