Getting Ready to Stand Walk: NDT Management of Adults with Stroke, Brain Injury & Other NM Disorders
Location
Back Works, Waterloo
Presenter(s)
Karen Guha, PT, BScPT, C/NDT, CIDN, NDTA CI
This one-day workshop will present NDT principles related to preparation for and treating in function during standing and walking. The course will provide an opportunity for analysis of biomechanics and components of typical gait and the assessment of movement dysfunction in standing, and walking in clients with neurological deficits post CVA or brain injury.
Upon completion of this workshop the participants will be able to: Identify components of normal gait. Demonstrate basic skill in analyzing atypical components of trunk and lower extremity function, frequently associated with conditions of neurological dysfunction, during standing and in gait. Demonstrate basic handling skills to enhance patient’s movement as related to his/her functional goals during standing and walking.
Requirements: Participants must be a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Therapy/Rehab Assistant or Kinesiologist. This course is in-person and requires participants to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19. Cost: $275.00 + HST ($310.75)