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PMR - September 2011: Novel Techniques for Upper Extremity Training for Hemiparesis after Stroke

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Introduction

Credit Hours: CME 1.00

Target Audience:

Physiatrists and other physicians, fellows, residents, researchers involved with assistive technology, tbi, sci, occupational and physical therapists and all those involved with the care and rehabilitation of persons with physical limitations due to illness and/or injury.

Educational Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the prevalence of upper hemiparesis in stroke patients.
  • Describe the current theories on motor recovery after stroke.
  • Review novel techniques and rehabilitation strategies in upper hemiparesis after stroke.

Authors:
Jennifer Shen, MD — Attending Physician, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Kimberlee Leishear, MD — Graduate Medical Resident II, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Michael C. Munin, MD — Professor, Vice Chair for Clinical Program Development, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Munin receives grant/research support from Allergan, Inc.
No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals are awarded (0.1) continuing education units (CEU) which are equivalent to 1.0 contact hours.

The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.