Introduction to Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for PTs/OTs
Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is an evidence-based neurological rehabilitation method for conditions such as stroke, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury. When specific guidelines are followed, CIMT can significantly improve functional upper extremity use, even years after the initial injury. In this course, learners will gain knowledge about the core features that make CIMT successful, how to identify appropriate patients, and how to implement the protocols for maximal patient outcomes. This course provides OTs and PTs with the knowledge of CIMT and how to implement it in practice.
Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) is an evidence-based neurological rehabilitation method for conditions such as stroke, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury. When specific guidelines are followed, CIMT can significantly improve functional upper extremity use, even years after the initial injury. In this course, learners will gain knowledge about the core features that make CIMT successful, how to identify appropriate patients, and how to implement the protocols for maximal patient outcomes. This course provides OTs and PTs with the knowledge of CIMT and how to implement it in practice.
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Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
CA Physical Therapy Board of California
Relias Learning, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of continuing competency courses by the Physical Therapy Board of California. This course is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Illinois Division of Professional Regulation of Physical Therapists
Relias LLC is an Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor, number 216.000290. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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Louisiana Physical Therapy Board
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Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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Michigan Board Of Occupational Therapy
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Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
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Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
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Identify the core features of CIMT and how it facilitates participation in ADL and IADL tasks.
Recall the eligibility criteria for participation in a CIMT program.
Determine the appropriate CIMT program based on patient presentation and the steps to effective implementation.
Outline:
Section 1: Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
Introduction to Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
(m)CIMT: Protocols and Patients
Key Takeaways
Section 2: (m)CIMT Administration
Core Features
Team Engagement
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Jocelyn
Meet Jocelyn
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Sara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
The target audience for this course is: Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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