Using Neuroscience to Optimize Recovery in Occupational Therapy

Occupation allows humans to “grow and thrive.” This is the nature of what we do. We help clients improve function by engaging in occupation. The occupational therapy assessment works to build an occupational profile, that paints a picture of who our clients are and what occupations are meaningful to them. 

OT practitioners in acute, in-patient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, outpatient and home health  settings often work with clients with neurological conditions that impact their occupational performance. 

Understanding the neuroscience behind why humans operate the way they do can give insight into guiding clients through difficult and chaotic recoveries. This session will evaluate motor learning principles, repetitive-task training, and other techniques to enhance neural circuitry for optimal physical rehabilitation.

Interactive clinical reasoning through patient-specific cases will provide participants with tangible treatment ideas to apply to their own practice. 

Target Audience: Occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students