Assistive Technologies in Neurological Rehabilitation

These sessions are aimed at Health Professionals who have an interest in the use of technology in neurological rehabilitation and evidence based practice. Potential applicants are expected to have some experience working with this client group. All session leads are currently research active and many have substantive clinical experience. Additional support on learning to search the current literature and practical sessions aimed at using some of the technology will be possible.

 

11th November 2013

11.00 - 12.30 Studying muscle structure & function

Lunch break

13.30 - 15.00   Studying muscle structure & function

Tea break

15.30 - 17.00 Excercise prescription for strengthening and increasing endurance

17.00 Informal discussion

 

12th November 2013

9.00 - 10.30 Evaluating measures of activity and participation

Coffee break

11.00 - 12.30 Video based gait analysis

Lunch break

13.30 - 15.00 Treatment with electrical stimulation

Tea break

15.30 - 17.00 Treadmill training & walking robots

17.00 Demonstration of devices for treatment with electrical stimulation

 

13th November 2013

9.00 - 10.30 Muscle length changes

Coffee break

11.00 - 12.30 Contracture correction devices & orthoses tuning

Lunch break

13.00 departure from Keele for 13.30 - 17.30 session Quantifying gait deviations

 

14th November 2013

9.00 - 11.00 Targeted motor training and virtual reality in rehabilitation - 1

Coffee break

11.30 - 12.30 Critical appraisal / library

Lunch break

13.30 - 15.30 Targeted motor training and virtual reality in rehabilitation - 2

Full day £90

4 days £300

Payment can be made in advance or on the day with cash or cheque made payable to 'Keele University'

For more information contact the course leader Dr Anand Pandyan on Tel 01782 734252 or the administrator Sarah Skinner on Tel 01782 734551

Please complete the CPD Application Form  and return by email to Sarah Skinner