Saebo is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11898. This Distance Learning - Independent format is offered at .5 CEUs, introductory level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition

Overview

This Distance Learning course will enable you to incorporate the latest evidence-based treatment interventions for UE neurological rehabilitation. The course will review research findings related to the evaluation and treatment of the hemiparetic upper limb, teach you how to correctly fit and adjust neurological orthoses, as well as review patient-specific treatment plans that can be immediately incorporated into the clinic and home.The online class is intended for medical professionals (e.g. OT/OTA, PT/PTA, Physicians, etc.) directly related to the rehabilitation of a patient or client. To participate in this CEU and receive credit, the participant must be a licensed, treating clinician. Completion of this course will reward the participant with .5 CEUs or 5 contact hours, following completion of the presentation and a ≥ 80% score on the quiz. You will have 90 days to complete this course.
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Objectives

  • Identify common upper-extremity impairments following a stroke

  • Identify latest advances in current research pertaining to treatment interventions for upper limb hemiparesis.

  • Recall the principles and benefits of functional dynamic orthoses.

  • Recall the proper way to assess and measure a patient for a functional dynamic orthosis.

  • Identify 3 ways functional dynamic orthoses can be utilized during ADL tasks to improve occupational performance.

  • Recall the benefits to using a dynamic resting hand splint for patients with spasticity.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • Download Course Handouts - U.S & Canada

    • Learning Outcomes
  • 2

    1. NeuroRehab Advances

    • Neurorehabilitation Research
  • 3

    2. Assessment

    • Assessing for the SaeboFlex/SaeboReach
  • 4

    3. Measurements

    • How To Measure for the SaeboFlex and SaeboReach

    • How to Choose the Correct Digit Cap Size
  • 5

    4. Orthotic Fitting Video 1

    • Fitting #1 - Severe Impairment

    • Fitting #2 - Mild Impairment
  • 6

    5. Orthotic Fitting Video 2

    • SaeboReach Fitting
  • 7

    6. Orthotic Fitting Video 3

    • SaeboStretch Fitting
  • 8

    7. Fitting Case Studies

    • Fitting Case Studies
  • 9

    8. Extra Fitting Tips

    • Fitting Tips and Tricks

    • Thumb Strap #1 Technique - Hyperflexion of MCP

    • Thumb Strap #2 Technique - MCP Hyperextension

    • Thumb Strap #3 Technique - MCP Instability

    • Thumb Lead Mount - Securing with a 2nd Screw

    • Wide Hands - Bending the Thumb Mount

    • Digit Cap - Padding for Comfort or Size

    • Digit Cap - Removal and Installation On A Custom Device

    • Digit Cap - Applying the Strap

    • Bead Lines - Prevent Your Bead Lines From Tangling

    • Bead Lines - How To Trim Length

    • Lead Mount - Securing with 2nd Screw

    • Finger Deviation - Bi-Pull Technique

    • Differing Spasticity Levels - Attaching Two Springs to your SaeboFlex
  • 10

    9-1. Arm Training Program

    • Saebo Arm Training Program

    • Getting Started - Treatment Video
  • 11

    9-2. Sample Treatment Videos - Lower Level

    • Table Height - "Crate Left" (Standing)

    • Table Height - "Crate Right" (Standing)

    • Shoulder - Abduction (Standing)

    • Shoulder - Flexion and Adduction (Seated)

    • Elbow - Flexion (Seated)

    • Shoulder - Forward Flexion (Seated)

    • Shoulder - Multi-directional (Standing)

    • Shoulder - External Rotation (Standing)

    • Shoulder - Extension #1 (Standing)

    • Shoulder - Extension #2 (Standing)

    • Elbow - Flexion (Standing)
  • 12

    9-3. Sample Treatment Videos - High Level

    • Shoulder - Forward Flexion

    • Shoulder - Horizontal Abduction

    • Shoulder - Horizontal Adduction

    • Shoulder - Horizontal Adduction with Elbow Extension

    • Shoulder - Multi-Directional

    • Shoulder - Multi-Directional Figure-8

    • Shoulder Multi-Directional - Five Ball Peg Activity

    • Shoulder 2-Step - External Rotation and Shoulder Flexion

    • Shoulder 2-Step - External Rotation and Elbow Extension

    • Elbow - Flexion Up To Mouth

    • Elbow - Flexion And Drop In 16" Tube

    • Supination on Multi-Purpose Exercise Device

    • UE - Stability Drill Low Height

    • UE - Stability Drill High Height

    • UE - Stability Drill High Height Through Target Ring

    • Elbow - Supination and Flexion With Water Bottle

    • Timing and Coordination Drill

    • Combined UE and LE Exercise
  • 13

    9-4. Sample Treatment Videos - Functional IADL Training

    • Functional Training with the SaeboFlex/SaeboReach

    • Refrigerator - Removing Items

    • Refrigerator - Adding Items

    • Dishwasher - Load

    • Phone - Answer & Hang Up

    • Sweeping - Hand Brush And Dust Pan

    • Fork - Stab Food & Bring To Mouth

    • Spatula - Flipping Food Over

    • Cup - Grab, Bring To Mouth, Set On Table

    • Serving Spoon - Scooping and Transferring

    • Cabinet - Grab & Place On High Shelf
  • 14

    10. Documents

    • Technical Support

    • Patient Home Program

    • Treatment Tips
  • 15

    11. Sample Goal Writing

    • Sample Goal Writing
  • 16

    (Part 1) Complete Lecture Portion

    • Congratulations!

    • Lecture Quiz

    • Saebo Products

    • Course Feedback Survey
  • 17

    (Part 2) Start Lab Portion

    • Steps to continue with the course

Agenda

  • Pre Study: Plan to read the course materials, references and review the post-test before listening to the audio (allow 30 minutes for these study tasks).

  • Self Study: Overview of stroke, stroke statistics, and common UE neurological impairments. • Review of evidence based UE neurological rehabilitation. • Introduction to Functional Dynamic Functional Orthoses and how they work. • Clinical evaluation of the UE to assess appropriateness. • Arm Training Program treatment and principles.

  • Lab Section: Registrants will have the opportunity to personally fit and treat their clients with the SaeboFlex/SaeboReach/SaeboStretch as part of the educational experience. Saebo will provide a free loaner device to practice with during the lab section. Registrants will be required to successfully assess, measure, fit, and treat an appropriate client as part of the course requirements. Registrants must have access to neurological patients.

  • Post Test: Research, identify, and submit your post-test answers (allow 30 minutes for these completion tasks).

Instructor(s)

Co-founder of Saebo, Inc; President

Henry Hoffman

Henry graduated from D'Youville College in Buffalo, NY, in 1997 with a Master's degree in occupational therapy. Since graduation, Henry has worked in various settings, including home health, acute, sub-acute, and outpatient rehab. Before leaving Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in New York, he worked as a clinical specialist in orthopedic medicine and manual therapy of the upper quadrant. Henry left Burke in the fall of 2002 to co-launch Saebo, Inc with his brother John Farrell. Guided by Henry's product development, Saebo, Inc serves 50+ countries, has sold over 1,000,000 products to customers with neurological ailments, and is expanding into more products and markets every year. Henry currently holds 17 patents and developed every product in Saebo's portfolio. He has written numerous articles for popular rehabilitation journals over his occupational therapy career. Henry has presented at multiple state and national conferences, is involved with the treatment and training of clients and clinicians, and sits on national advisory boards and local group boards for people with disabilities.

Assistant Professor

Shannon Scott, OTD, OTR/L

Shannon Scott, OTD, OTR/L, is the Assistant Professor at Ithaca College and former Director of Clinical Services at Saebo Inc. She graduated from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada, with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in 1985 and with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 1989. She received her post professional on-line OT Doctorate degree at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT. She has 23 years of clinical experience and has worked in a variety of settings to include adult and adolescent psychiatry, vocational rehabilitation, and has specialized in neurorehabilitation for the past 17 years working in acute, subacute, home health, and outpatient settings. She has been Level One Brain Injury certified, is trained in Neurodevelopmental Treatment, and was trained in the Saebo Arm Training Program in 2003.

Accommodations

  • Extra Accommodations

    Please provide extra accommodation requests via email to [email protected] explaining what you require to participate in the course(s) of your choosing. We will do our best to accommodate you.

  • Disclosures

    Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is provided by Saebo, Inc. Financial Disclosure: The speaker is co-founder/owner of Saebo.