Bi-State Stroke Conference Presented by Ability KC

Join Ability KC and our team of experts for one of Kansas City’s leading conferences dedicated to innovations in treatment, evidence-based solutions designed to inspire real life clinical practices, and cutting-edge technologies for providing care to individuals who have experienced a stroke. This conference is presented in collaboration with the Bi-State Stroke Education Consortium to enhance the educational opportunities for providers of stroke care across the continuum.

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance to self-submit to their respective profession for CEUs. This educational opportunity is free for healthcare professionals but registration is required.  To reserve your spot please complete the form below. For questions about registration please contact us HERE.

Presentation Schedule

April 6, 2023 held at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center

7:45 AM
Registration

8:15 AM
Shifting the Way Therapists Address Stroke Recovery for Individuals in the Chronic Stage of Recovery presented by Becky Glover, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, LSVT-BIG and Jenna Price, OTR/L, CBIS

9:15 AM
Optimal Intensity and Duration of a Walking Intervention in People with Chronic Stroke presented by Sandra Billinger, PT, PhD

10:15 AM
Break

10:30 AM
Integrating Return to Work Goals within the Rehabilitation Model presented by Alison Carr, PT, DPT, CBIS, Suzie Wiley, OTR and Kristi Payne, OTR

11:30 AM
Counseling Considerations Working with Stroke Survivors presented by Terrie Price, Ph.D., ABPP (Rp)

12:30 PM 
Conference Conclusion

CONFERENCE FLYER

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

Becky Glover, OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, LSVT-BIG & Jenna Price, OTR/L, CBIS

Shifting the Way Therapists Address Stroke Recovery for Individuals in the Chronic Stage of Recovery

1 Hour

  1. Participants will understand the importance of continued, task specific interventions in the chronic phase stroke recovery.
  2. Participants will be able to identify various interventions to support improved functional performance in the chronic phase of stroke recovery.
  3. Participants will understand various resources to support clients and their family members during the chronic phase of recovery.

Sandra Billinger, PT, PhD

Optimal Intensity and Duration of a Walking Intervention in People with Chronic Stroke

1 Hour

  1. Understand the optimal walking intensity (high vs moderate) required to improve walking outcomes.
  2. Apply duration parameters to clinical practice to optimize walking outcomes.
  3. Understand the role of high intensity walking for those with impaired gait vs community ambulators.

Alison Carr, PT, DPT, CBIS, Suzie Wiley, OTR & Kristi Payne, OTR

Integrating Return to Work Goals within the Rehabilitation Model

1 Hour

  1. Participants will learn about the evaluation process and how to structure the rehabilitation program based on individualized needs that include work related goals.
  2. Participants will understand the approach of therapy services and interventions
  3. Participants will be introduced to the application of Assistive Technology services as it relates to potential work activities.
  4. Participants will become familiar with a return-to-work navigation model.

Terrie Price, Ph.D., ABPP (Rp)

Counseling Considerations Working with Stroke Survivors

1 Hour

  1. Participants will be able to identify the focus of counseling/therapy with disabled individuals.
  2. Participants will learn counseling engagement strategies with cognitive and physical changes.
  3. Participants will learn about using Motivational Interviewing as a tool in moving toward change.

Registration for this event is full, but you may fill out the form below to be placed on a waitlist. We will contact you if/when spots become available. 

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