Name: Stroke, Electrical Stimulation, And Therapy
Rating: 4 (1514 reviews)

The use of electrical stimulation with individuals post-stroke will be discussed in this course. Background information about electrical stimulators, their use, and practical tips in the clinic will also be provided.

Course created on March 7, 2024

Hand, Upper Extremity, and Orthopedics Neurological and Physical Disabilities

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Course Type: Video, Text

CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 08894; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1180738; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Intermediate, Rehabilitation

Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to identify how to incorporate electrical stimulation into their treatment to support functional performance.
After this course, participants will be able to compare and contrast parameter selection based on the client and their needs.
After this course, participants will be able to identify the correct use and placement of electrodes in preparation for functional tasks.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction/Importance of Electrical Simulation
5-15 Minutes	Basic Priniciples
15-25 Minutes	Physiologics
25-35 Minutes	Indications/Contraindications
35-45 Minutes	Types of Electrical Stimulation
45-55 Minutes	Set up and Administration
55-60 Minutes	Summary; Q&A

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Presented By

Amy Friedl
MS, OTR/L

Amy Friedl has been a clinician in neurology for most of her 30+ year career. She left the clinic and went to research full-time, mostly with neurological studies and electrical stimulation. She has assisted in the development of stimulators both for research and commercially.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial: Amy Friedl has received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Amy Friedl has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.

Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

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Stroke, Electrical Stimulation, And Therapy