This workshop follows the NDT philosophy and its clinical applications for adults post stroke and brain injury.  This interdisciplinary course is designed to give participants basic knowledge about NDT and how it is applied in clinical practice to promote recovery of function following neurological damage.  The course format will include interactive laboratory sessions, a patient demonstration by the instructor, and group discussions.  Information will be presented in a cross-functional manner to incorporate all rehabilitation disciplines and practice settings.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course the participants will:

• Understand the basic principles and concepts of the NDT practice model.
• Understand what is possible for recovery based on research in the fields of Plasticity, Motor Learning, and Constraint Induced Movement Theory (CIMT), and how to ‘set-up’ this recovery in our rehabilitation environments.
• Demonstrate skill for analyzing movement components in functional activities.
• Identify major impairments that interfere with function in the adult client post-stroke or brain injury.
• Demonstrate options for handling skills to enhance efficient functioning in basic postures and transitions.
• Understand the critical elements of a successful intervention session.