This course will discuss the scientific justifications for, modalities to implement, and treatment planning around priming activities for best outcomes in neurorehabilitation. Applicable to diagnoses of the central nervous system, the learner will benefit from some basic understanding of neurological disease and dysfunction.
Live Webinar
Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 3:00 pm ESTUnder Review: AOTA/0.1 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze priming modalities and their influence on neurorehabilitation outcomes.
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate priming activities and their role in treatment.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze a treatment plan to leverage priming for patients with neurological conditions.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Scientific rationale for priming activities |
| 20-40 Minutes | Implementation of priming activities |
| 40-55 Minutes | Treatment planning and case descriptions |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Rebecca Martin
OTR/L, OTD, CPAM, CKTP
Dr. Rebecca Martin is the Manager of Clinical Education and Training at the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury (ICSCI) at Kennedy Krieger Institute and an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Martin received her Bachelors of Science from Boston University in 2001 and her Occupational Therapy Doctorate from Rocky Mountain University in 2008. As the Manager of Clinical Education and Training, she is responsible for program development, staff training, and oversight of the clinical research program. Dr. Martin speaks nationally on topics related to Activity-Based Rehabilitation; she has taught many continuing education courses in the areas of neurological pathology, rehabilitation, and research. Her current research is in novel applications of electrical stimulation to restore functions lost to spinal cord injury.
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Financial: Rebecca Martin has received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Rebecca Martin has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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