Instructional Course

Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)

Brain Injury

Geriatric Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury

Stroke

Technology (e.g. robotics, assistive technology, mHealth)

IC18: An Electrifying Introduction to the Use of Functional Electrical Stimulation in Neurorehabilitation: A Hands-on Approach (835242)

Presenter(s)

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  Kristin Musselman, PT PhD

  Assistant Professor/Scientist
  University of Toronto/University Health Network
  East York, Ontario

  Presentation Slides Handouts Presentation + Audio
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  Cindy Gauthier, PT, PhD

  Postdoctoral Fellow
  University of Toronto
  Toronto, Ontario

  Presentation Slides Presentation + Audio
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  Hardeep Singh, MScOT, PhD

  Postdoctoral Fellow
  Sinai Health System
  Toronto, Ontario

  Presentation Slides Presentation + Audio
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  Hope S. Jervis Rademeyer, MPT

  PhD Candidate
  KITE-Toronto Rehab-UHN
  Toronto, Ontario

  Presentation Slides Presentation + Audio

NOTE: Attendees are expected to watch the recorded course anytime at their convenience & then JOIN the one-hour LIVE discussion with presenters & other rehab. pros on Sat 20Mar.

Abstract
Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is an evidenced-based approach to the training of functional movements. A lack of knowledge and hands-on training in FES is a key barrier to its use in neurorehabilitation practice. This course will help clinicians:

1. Understand the different electrical stimulation parameters and how each affects the neurophysiological response


2. Effectively manipulate stimulation parameters


3. Apply one- and two-channel surface FES to the upper and lower extremities of adults and children with upper motor neuron lesions.

This course is relevant to physical and occupational therapists, therapy assistants, physicians and nurses, as well as researchers with an interest in the clinical applications of FES.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participants will be able to understand the different electrical stimulation parameters and how each affects the neurophysiological response.
• Upon completion, participants will be able to effectively manipulate stimulation parameters to achieve the desired neurophysiological response.
• Upon completion, participants will be able to apply one- and two-channel FES appropriately to the upper and lower extremities of adults and children with upper motor neuron lesions.