1-hr webinar - How to use groups to increase the amount of upper limb practice in rehabilitation Description: This StrokeEd lecture in May 2023 will describe how to use groups to increase the amount of upper limb practice undertaken in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. Emma Schneider explores how professional development programs and targeted implementation meetings [...]
A 2 day online workshop which will be held for staff working in the New England Falls Prevention and Rehabilitation Group Dates: 3rd & 17th May 2023 Presenter: Dr. Simone Dorsch Cost: Heti funded & only open to staff working in the New England Falls Prevention and Rehabilitation Group Enquiries to: Stacey Budda-Deen Stacey.Budda-Deen@health.nsw.gov.au
** FULLY SUBSCRIBED with waiting list This 3-day (face-to-face) workshop is being hosted by Advance Rehab Centre in Hurstville, Sydney, NSW. Cost (for external registrants) : $990 (incl. gst) Presenters: Karl Schurr (Physiotherapist), Dr Annie McCluskey & Dr Lauren Christie (Occupational Therapists) For registrations: https://archealth.kartra.com/page/ULCourse23 For further information: Upper Limb PDF (1)
1-hr webinar - Using mental imagery in stroke rehabilitation Description: Individuals post-stroke experience difficulties with activities of daily living, including dressing themselves, doing laundry and meal preparation. As occupational therapists, besides training them to enhance their ability to complete those tasks, we hope to enhance their own relearning of skills, maintenance of skills relearnt and [...]
This workshop runs as 2x4 hour sessions on Mon 8th May & Mon 22nd May 2023, 6pm-10pm Sydney time. The workshop uses lectures, practical sessions and video case studies to provide clinicians with evidence-based training strategies for effective balance training with people of differing levels of disability, including older adults with falls risk, stroke survivors [...]
1-hr webinar - Cognitive Rehabilitation – from theory to practical application in stroke rehabilitation Description: Cognitive changes are a frequent consequence of stroke and often limit participation in rehabilitation and participation in people’ valued activities (occupations). Although cognitive screening and assessment are routinely undertaken in clinical practice, understanding the cognitive domains and interactions is necessary [...]
1-hr webinar on The Brain that changes: Neuroplasticity and stroke rehabilitation Description: This lecture aims to give stroke survivors and their families a clear understanding of neuroplasticity and how to apply the principles of neuroplasticity to stroke rehabilitation. We will discuss the research on neuroplasticity and what this research means for getting the best results [...]
This is a 3-day Hybrid workshop held in Moruya, South Coast of NSW Presenters: Karl Schurr & Dr. Annie McCluskey Cost: HETI funded and only open to internal / local staff. No cost - it is free to internal staff. Contact: Marcella Levey Marcella.Levey@health.nsw.gov.au
1-hr webinar on Effective balance training Description: There is clear evidence regarding the types of exercises that can improve balance and reduce falls, these exercises must provide a moderate to high challenge to balance and be done at an adequate dosage to be effective. The challenge is in implementing this type of exercise safely and [...]
The coaching workshop: Evidence-based coaching skills for rehabilitation professionals will be held ONLINE via zoom but is only open to internal employees of Alice Springs hospital and NT health. This session will be held over 2 afternoons for 4 hours each at 1:00pm - 5:00pm NT time / 1:30pm - 5:30pm NSW time Presenters: Karl [...]
