POSTER
The Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network Presents:
Highlights from the University of Alberta’s
Stroke Rehabilitation Certificate Course: Rehab 540
The safety and efficacy of high intensity interval training (HIIT) in the chronic stroke population – Meranda Termaat, PT
Effectiveness of using the Bioness H200 to improve hand function in the acute stroke population – Linda Sanzo, OT
PLACE: Videoconference, OTN live webcast or in-person
At TBRHSC: Room 3004A
At SJ Hospital: East Wing – Conference Room B (E0033)
Additional sites available via videoconference and webcast, (live and archived)
OTN Event Number: 108173312
Please contact your local telemedicine coordinator to book your site or join via webcast from your own computer: http://webcast.otn.ca/
Session Objectives – Participants will be:
- given example of current and ongoing research regarding HIIT in the chronic stroke population
- able to understand benefits of HIIT in chronic stroke population
- provided an update on current research for using functional muscle stimulation devices (more specifically Bioness 200) on stroke population with upper extremity hemiparesis
- able to review the benefits of using the Bioness H200 on stroke clients with upper extremity hemiparesis and the effectiveness of incorporating this device into treatment plans
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Physiatrists and other Health care providers working or interested in stroke.
