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Symposium

Stroke

Increasing Repetitions and Improving Therapy for Lower-functioning Stroke Survivors 1200

Monday, October 27, 2025
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM  
Location:  ROOM: Private Dining Room #3 >>> DIRECTIONS: Third Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left past Williford and Astoria. PDR #3 is located to the left in the small corridor.
The aim of this presentation is to educate clinicians on several treatment strategies and interventions, that can be used with lower-level upper extremity functioning stroke survivors to increase repetitions and improve outcomes. With achieving high repetitions, the goal is to promote neuroplasticity for improved upper extremity motor recovery. Paired VNS in conjunction with these interventions can further promote neuroplastic changes, by triggering the release of specific neuromodulators shown to increase motor learning and improve function. Following this course, attendees will have more clinical tools they can implement in their daily practice of neurorehabilitation with the overall goal to improve motor recovery, increase daily incorporation of the affected upper extremity, and help clients improve their quality of life.

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participants will be able to better understand and discuss effective factors that promote neuroplasticity among stroke survivors
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to identify and implement methods and treatment strategies to increase repetitions and provide effective treatment approaches for lower-level upper extremity functioning stroke survivors.
  • Upon completion, participants will be able to identify and apply strategies to provide activity grading for maximizing participation and increasing repetitions in rehabilitation sessions for lower-level upper extremity functioning stroke survivors
  • Upon completion, participants will develop a better understanding of the potential benefits Paired VNS has to offer for chronic lower-level upper extremity functioning stroke survivors to improve motor recovery and quality of life.