Rehabilitation of the Neurological Upper Limb
Course Overview
Haere mai / Welcome to this three-day intensive course for therapists working with clients who have neurological upper limb impairments. This practical (wānanga- remove) course is designed to build clinical reasoning, assessment skills, and intervention planning for restoring function after brain injury, stroke, or other neurological conditions. We aim to increase confidence in the assessment of and handling of the upper limb, learn principles of biomechanical management and how to use different approaches to encourage movement and function. This course includes 3 practical sessions with neuro clients to complete assessment, trial different treatment approaches and explore how to apply learnings within your workplace.
What you’ll learn:
Core neuroanatomy and the mechanisms underlying upper limb function including; joints, muscles, somatosensory functions and motor control theory
Consequential impairments (neurological and biomechanical) associated with brain injury and neurological conditions
Assessment strategies and understanding key prognostic indicators and motor recovery patterns to aid clinical reasoning, treatment planning and goal setting required for rehabilitation programs
Combining current research and clinical guidelines with hands-on treatment techniques to promote motor recovery and function
Topics covered include:
How to maximise potential for recovery by applying neuroscience and an understanding of how to best promote neurobiological changes during every therapeutic interaction. The role of practice, repetition and task-specific training
Review of strength, muscle tone, pain and subluxation
Sensation and sensory rehabilitation principles
Planning individualised therapy programmes across different recovery stages
Neuroscience-based critical review of a range of different neurorehabilitation approaches. Related key points to assist clinical reasoning when choosing a rehabilitation approach
Use of external aids, orthotics, and technology to assist rehabilitation
Included:
A detailed course manual filled with assessment guides, treatment frameworks, and practical tools to support your mahi (work) in neurological rehabilitation.
