Integrating ADL Tasks Into Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Post Stroke

presented by Angela Reimer, OTD, MOT, OTR, CBIST

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Evidence shows that salience and use are two major drivers for neuroplasticity and upper extremity recovery. Prioritizing the goals and needs of patients is challenging in the current healthcare environment, and there is little guidance available on integrating ADL tasks into treatment sessions. This course will provide a rationale for the use of ADLs as a treatment modality for upper extremity recovery. The course will also provide treatment ideas that can be immediately integrated into practice.

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Angela Reimer, OTD, MOT, OTR, CBIST

Dr. Reimer received both her bachelor of science degree in health sciences and master's degree in occupational therapy from the University of Findlay and her doctorate in occupational therapy from Indiana University. She boasts more than 20 years of clinical experience with geriatric and neurologically impaired populations, including serving as a regional manager and educator…

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1. Integrating the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity Into Function

This chapter will focus on common deficits post stroke and how they can affect ADL performance. It will also discuss the benefits of using occupation-based intervention to improve upper extremity function.

2. ADLs to Decrease Learned Nonuse

This chapter will discuss the clinical considerations for integration of the impaired upper extremity into ADL function and provide treatment ideas to use in the clinic.

3. Strategies for Apraxia

This chapter will focus on effective treatment strategies to improve ADL independence in patients with apraxia.

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