Course Code: REL-RTS-0-HINPR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Determine how neuroplasticity facilitates the recovery of gross motor function.
Determine the 10 principles of neuroplasticity and how to apply them in practice.
Choose at least three interventions and the appropriate dosage to improve gross motor function after a stroke.
Outline:
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What is Neuroplasticity?
Why It Matters
What is Neuroplasticity?
Principles of Neuroplasticity
Integrating Neuroplasticity Principles
Review
Key Takeaways
Putting Principles to Practice
Patient-Specific Considerations
Transfer Training
Gait Training
Training Upper Extremity Function
Review
Key Takeaways
Specific Training Methods
Additional Interventions for Gait
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
Mirror Therapy
Gaming Technology and Virtual Reality
Self-Management
Review
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Intermediate level Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.