Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
Course Aim
This intensive, one-day workshop provides clinicians with practical, evidence-informed knowledge and skills to implement Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) in a range of clinical settings. CIMT is a highly effective intervention for improving upper limb function following neurological injury, particularly stroke, and cited in guidelines internationally.
Designed for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, this workshop will bridge theory and practice, equipping participants with the tools required to confidently deliver CIMT in their own clinical contexts.
Learning Outcomes
1.mIdentify individuals who are appropriate candidates for CIMT
2.mName and describe the key components of CIMT, including:
- Shaping
- Functional task practice
- Mitt wearing
- Transfer package
3.mIdentify the resources required to deliver CIMT delivery within their clinical setting
4.mDetermine a suitable model of CIMT delivery for their context, including:
- One-to-one programs
- Group-based programs
- Online/telehealth delivery models
Course Format
Eligibility
- Suitable for Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
- Brings undergraduate knowledge in motor recovery
Record of Completion
- Participants will receive a certificate of completion following the workshop
Meet your Educators
Dr Lauren Christie
Senior Implementation Science Research Fellow Allied Health at St Vincent's Health Network Sydney, leading the Allied Health Research Unit and a Clinical Fellow of Australian Catholic University. Lauren has over 15 years clinical experience in neurological rehabilitation in Australia and the United Kingdom. Her PhD program of research focused on the implementation of constraint induced movement therapy programs into routine practice to support upper limb recovery after stroke and traumatic brain injury. Her program of research focuses on the implementation of evidence-based interventions across the continuum of stroke and acquired brain injury recovery.
Professor Natasha Lannin
Professor in Occupational Therapy at Bayside Health (Alfred) where she leads the Allied Health Research Pillar, and a Professor in Neuroscience at Monash University. Natasha has more than 30 years clinical experience in neurological rehabilitation, and her research program focuses on implementation of research into clinical care to improve outcomes after stroke and traumatic brain injury.
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