Description: Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is recommended in Australian (and other) stroke guidelines as an evidence-based therapy for arm recovery. Yet national audits show that only 12% of eligible Australian stroke survivors receive CIMT. Barriers to CIMT delivery include limited knowledge, skills, confidence, personnel and equipment. This 3-part workshop will describe what should be included [...]
CLOSED CANADIAN EVENT - for Ottawa therapists only Overview: This online workshop teaches therapists how to minimise upper limb impairments post-stroke and increase engagement in activities. Dates: 11th and 18th Dec 2023; 22nd Jan 2024 (16.00-20.00PM Ottawa time, 3 x 4-hr sessions) Target audience: Occupational therapists, physiotherapists, allied health assistants. No pre-requisites. Part 1: Movement [...]
Target audience: Occupational therapists, physiotherapists, allied health assistants. No pre-requisites. Dates: Sat 15th, 22nd & 29th June 2024 (3 consecutive Saturdays, 9:00am - 1:00pm AEST, 4-hrs each time) (Please check your local timezone; the event will start at 7:00AM in Perth WA/Hong Kong/Singapore/ Malaysia, 8:30AM in Adelaide, 9.00AM Brisbane, 11:00 AM in New Zealand, 7.00PM Ottawa/ Boston). [...]
