Date and Time: September 30, 2022 from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Presented By: Sherry Rock, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Description:
Often after a stroke or brain injury, it is challenging to find a role for the more involved upper extremity (UE) while performing activities of daily living (ADLs). This virtual workshop combines an occupational therapy perspective with neuro-development treatment (NDT) principles to focus on UE recovery during ADLs. Participants will learn how to incorporate the more involved or hemiplegic UE into ADLs through using the UE in an active support role. This workshop will provide an opportunity to explore practical tips to engage the UE in active support during functional tasks while considering a variety of environments (e.g. at the bedside, in a wheelchair, at a table).
The workshop will include a lecture, problem solving sessions and labs to aid in assessment of the UE and facilitation of the UE in active support while performing ADLs. The task/occupation, client goals and the client's environment will be considered. There is also an optional lab component for those who would like to practice the skills learned and receive virtual feedback from the instructor. Should participants choose to participate in this option, they will need a second person who is available for the lab practice.
Participants must be registered occupational therapists or occupational therapist assistants.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the benefits of using the hemiplegic UE as an active support during functional tasks for clients after stroke or clients who have neurological impairments.
- Develop basic problem solving strategies to assess trunk and UE alignment.
- Use task and movement analysis skills to identify efficient and less efficient movement strategies to complete ADLs.
- Learn to problem solve how to incorporate the more involved UE into ADLs by having the UE in active support while considering the environment.
- Learn basic handling skills to improve trunk and upper extremity alignment to promote active support during ADLs.
About our Presenter:
Sherry Rock, OT Reg. (Ont.) is an occupational therapist who works at Grand River Hospital - Freeport Campus in Kitchener, Ontario. She is the first and only Adult NDTA™ OT instructor in Canada. She holds a Master of Clinical Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Western Ontario. Sherry has over 19 years of experience working with clients with stroke and other neurological diagnoses in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She completed her NDT Certificate course in 2005 and has taken numerous advanced NDT courses as well as various cognitive and perceptual courses related to acquired brain injuries.
Sherry began teaching as an NDTA™ Occupational Therapy instructor candidate in 2009 and completed her training to become an NDTA™ OT Instructor in 2018. She has taught on many introductory, intermediate and certificate NDTA™ courses as well as presented on topics related to cognition and perception at conferences in Ontario. Her passion is working with clients with neurological conditions and their families to help clients maximize their independence in completing everyday activities within their home and in the community.
Fees: (All fees are plus HST) Early Bird Deadline: September 23, 2022
Members: Early Bird: $120 - Regular: $150
Non Members: Early Bird: $170 - Regular: $200
Group (5 or more): Early Bird: $550 - Regular: $650
Refund Policy: Refunds will be given provided that a request is received by the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists no less than 10 business days prior to the event. Refunds will be given in full less a $10.00 administrative charge.
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