Listen "Neuro Navigators Episode 2: How Can You Enhance Mobility Using AFOs or FES After Stroke?"
Episode Synopsis
Jamie Haines, champion for knowledge translation, talks with J.J. Mowder-Tinney about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy’s clinical practice guideline on poststroke AFO and FES use, breaking down how to apply the information toward patient care without getting overwhelmed. J.J. gets excited about the specific guidance for when and what treatment to use for walkers of all speeds.
Learning Objectives
Interpret the evidence around the use of AFO and FES
Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address implementation of AFO and FES to facilitate participation in functional mobility and daily activities
Solve patient case scenarios involving the use of AFO and FES
Timestamps
(00:00:00) Welcome
(00:01:06) Introduction to guest
(00:03:30) The role of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
(00:11:00) Clinical pearls from the clinical practice guideline
(00:31:49) Buy-in and carryover
(00:41:13) Actionable takeaways
Resources mentioned in this episode
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Ankle Foot Orthoses and Functional Electrical Stimulation Post Stroke
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Learning Objectives
Interpret the evidence around the use of AFO and FES
Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address implementation of AFO and FES to facilitate participation in functional mobility and daily activities
Solve patient case scenarios involving the use of AFO and FES
Timestamps
(00:00:00) Welcome
(00:01:06) Introduction to guest
(00:03:30) The role of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
(00:11:00) Clinical pearls from the clinical practice guideline
(00:31:49) Buy-in and carryover
(00:41:13) Actionable takeaways
Resources mentioned in this episode
Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Ankle Foot Orthoses and Functional Electrical Stimulation Post Stroke
Neuro Navigators is brought to you by MedBridge. If you’d like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your MedBridge account and navigate to the course where you’ll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on MedBridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away.
To hear more episodes of Neuro Navigators, visit https://www.medbridge.com/neuro-navigators
If you’d like to subscribe to MedBridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/
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