High Intensity Gait Training (HIT) in Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) During Inpatient Rehabilitation: A Knowledge Translation Project

Thursday, October 30, 2025

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Location: Station 3

Presenting Author(s)

Kayla Coutts, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (she/her/hers)

Physical Therapist - Clinical Specialist
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Irene Ward, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Brain Injury Research Coordinator
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
MP

Melissa A. Perret, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Inpatient Rehab Manager – Neuro Unit
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
ED

Erin Donnelly, PT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Clinical Manager
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Graciela B. Morilla, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy (she/her/hers)

Physical Therapist - Clinical Specialist
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

Recognize the value of using a knowledge translation framework in the implementation of evidence-based interventions such as high intensity gait training.
Differentiate benefits of automated versus manual audits for purpose of monitoring implementation
Discuss next steps according to the Knowledge to Action Cycle to progress from monitoring knowledge use to improving implementation fidelity.