Stroke Hand Simplified: Evidence-Based Strategies for Better Recovery

NeuroRehab Team
Friday, March 10th, 2023

Arm and Hand

Restore • Rewire • Recover — Proven Approaches for Upper Limb Function

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Salia Rehab is proud to be an AOTA Approved Provider of high-quality professional development.

Course Approval ID: #6686

This online, self-paced activity offers 0.125 CEUs (1.25 contact hours) and is designed for occupational therapists, physical therapists, assistants, physicians, and other rehab professionals who directly treat clients recovering from stroke.

Please note: The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, clinical methods, or products by AOTA, nor does it indicate AOTA’s approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Course Overview

This evidence-based online CEU will teach you the most effective interventions proven to promote neuroplasticity and restore meaningful hand and arm function after a stroke. You’ll learn practical techniques to break learned nonuse, encourage active movement, and help patients maximize recovery.

Participants have 90 days to complete this intermediate-level course and must achieve an 80% passing score on the quiz to earn their certificate.

What You’ll Learn — Learning Outcomes

• Analyze recent stroke outcome data and key recovery trends.
• Explain the difference between the umbra and penumbra and how each impacts brain recovery after stroke.
• Identify how learned nonuse limits upper limb function and how to overcome it in therapy.
• Differentiate interventions that do and do not drive meaningful neuroplastic change.

Key Questions Answered

• What spontaneous recovery mechanisms naturally occur after stroke?
• Which factors best amplify neuroplasticity and recovery?
• How does learned nonuse develop and how can it be reversed?
• What treatment strategies produce the best functional gains for the hand and arm?

Ready to level up your upper limb rehab skills?

👉 Click here to register for Stroke Hand Simplified and gain practical, evidence-based strategies you can apply immediately.