Strategies for Addressing Pediatric Conditions with the Dynavision D2
presented by Jennifer Fortuna

Play is an important part of every child’s learning and development. Through play, children develop important visual, cognitive and motor skills. Play-based therapy is an effective way to address many pediatric conditions. In this course, Jennifer Fortuna, MS, OTR/L provides fun and effective strategies for addressing pediatric conditions with the Dynavision D2™. With its game like presentation, the D2™ taps into a child’s intrinsic motivation, making it easy to embed treatment into play. Learn more

Common Applications for the Dynavision D2 in Clinical Rehabilitation
presented by Jennifer Fortuna

Originally developed for sports vision training of athletes, the Dynavision D2™ has proven effective for use in clinical rehabilitation for visual, cognitive and physical impairment after traumatic brain injury and stroke, driver rehabilitation, and concussion baseline testing and management. In this course, Jennifer Fortuna, MS, OTR/L demonstrates applications for the Dynavision D2™ commonly used by physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists working in clinical rehabilitation.

Clinical rehabilitation is provided by a diverse group of medical professionals each with their own unique body of knowledge, educational background and existing practice framework. As an interdisciplinary tool, the D2™ facilitates collaboration and provides objective reports to monitor progress across professions. Participants will learn about patient indications, administrators, co-treatment and collaboration. This course is essential for physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists using the Dynavision D2™ in clinical rehabilitation. Learn more

Unilateral Neglect Post-Stroke: Theories and Interventions
presented by Lorie Richards

This course will be retired and no longer available as of January 11, 2022. Please complete the course by December 31, 2021 to receive credit.

Looking for more content on this topic? MedBridge recommends the following courses:

• Interdisciplinary Management: Right-Hemisphere Stroke (Part 1)
• Case Studies in Motor Learning Part C: Post-Stroke

This course discusses the condition of unilateral neglect post stroke, its assessments, and potential interventions. Dr. Richards begins by covering the incidence of unilateral neglect, its signs and symptoms, and common theories explaining its mechanisms. The course concludes with a discussion of the various assessments for neglect and the evidence that supports the most commonly studied interventions. Learn more

Motor Rehabilitation Post-Stroke: Principles of Neuroplasticity and Motor Learning
presented by Lorie Richards

Hemiparesis is one of the most common impairments experienced by individuals with stroke. It is one of the most disabling of conditions, and regaining adequate use of the arm and leg after stroke is a highly desired goal for many individuals. Currently, the only treatment for hemiparesis is motor rehabilitation. Thus, it is important that therapists provide the most efficacious and effective motor rehabilitation. The goal of this course is to present the attendee with information about the kinds of motor training that facilitate the most motor function recovery in the upper extremities after stroke. The first module will review the neurology of the motor system, and discuss the main motor impairments that arise following a stroke. Module two will present the principles of practice that facilitate neuroplasticity in the motor system. These principles serve as a basis for designing motor rehabilitation protocols for promoting motor recovery after stroke. The third module will discuss the evidence for the most commonly studied upper extremity motor rehabilitation protocols, while the last module of the course will expose the attendee to experimental treatments for post-stroke hemiplegia/hemiparesis. Learn more

Evaluation and Treatment of Basic Visual Disorders
presented by Diane Powers Dirette

This course, with Dr. Diane Powers Dirette, provides an overview of the visual system and basic visual deficits. Participants are taught to conduct a visual screening and to provide interventions for visual deficits. Also included in this course is instruction about the differences between homonymous hemianopia and unilateral inattention, as well as training in how to screen for and treat these disorders. Printable screening sheets are included. Learn more

Self-Awareness Training Through Learning and Function
presented by Diane Powers Dirette

In this course, Dr. Diane Powers Dirette presents the Self-awareness Enhancement through Learning and Function (SELF) guideline for practice. This guideline includes the theoretical base and instruction in how to provide the optimal assessment and intervention for deficits in self-awareness using the latest theoretical evidence. Evaluation forms for use with clients, families and therapists are provided and the use of these forms is demonstrated. Learn more