High-Intensity Gait Training for Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury Patients

In recent years, a large body of research has found that greater amounts of higher intensity locomotor training are key to achieving improvements in walking function in patients with stroke and spinal cord injury. This information highlights the need for updated assessment and intervention strategies to implement high intensity gait training principles in the clinical setting. This course will assist clinicians to apply this research to their individual patients across a variety of settings in a practical and evidence-based manner to maximize functional outcomes. Clinicians are the key to bringing research to life and will be able to use the informationfrom this course to make a significant impact on their patients' recovery.

This course will review the most up-to-date researchregarding high intensity gait training in stroke and spinal cord injury and discuss strategies and goals for implementation in the clinical setting. Participants will get hands-on* practice with setup and intervention techniques, as well as practice strategies for more challenging patient populations. Participants will be immersed in the material through discussion, hands-on* practice, and case studies. Following this course, participants will be able to take back high intensity gait training assessment and intervention tools toimmediately apply to their clinical work, as well as strategies to overcoming obstacles.

*Hands on labs will be modified for Web based delivery formats into recorded demonstrations

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Highlights

• Neuroscience and principles of neuroplasticity related to high intensity gait training
• Latest research on high intensity gait training related to stroke and spinal cord injury
• Practical assessment and intervention for complex conditions
• Hands-on labs to refine handling and setup skills for gait training
• Strategies to overcome barriers for implementation in a variety of clinical settings
• Immediately improve patients' functional outcomes with evidence-based strategies