for clinicians working in upper limb neurology
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Professional education and mentoring that explicitly and judiciously integrates clinical expertise with the best available clinical evidence from systematic research
Grow neuro clinicians who are confident that they have the expertise to enhance function for their clients with even the most complex upper limb problems
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Upper limb neurology is just plain tricky, isn't it?
Although it IS A CHALLENGING AREA in which to develop the knowledge, skills, and clinical decision-making for competent practice, research indicates that it ABSOLUTELY CAN BE ACHIEVED (Colclough et al 2014).
And neurotherapy.online is just the place for building your clinical competency and expertise based on:
All in a safe, online space within a passionate and encouraging community!
Have a look around and decide whether this community is for you :)
Kathy
With over four decades (!!) of experience as an Occupational Therapist, lecturer, researcher, supervisor and workshop presenter,
I know that multi-day workshops overloaded with theory are not the best way to learn complex neuro skills.
Instead, I offer interactive, personalised, bespoke, situation- and client-specific learning options.
If that sounds like what you want -
explore the Shop or Contact Me to find out more!
One-on-one clinical support in a safe, non-judgmental space is transformative. It supports layered learning at your own pace. It builds both competence and confidence by guiding the application of theory and practical techniques to solve real-life client challenges.
Get the advice you want, at the times, and in the format that suit you best!
Building supportive peer-relationships outside your workplace encourages exploration of new ideas, and empowers you to develop your professional viewpoint and approach.
Limited to 6 members, monthly small groups provide consistent support with assessment, treatment options, and client-specific problem-solving.
Live webinars were voted #1 as the preferred way of accessing relevant, work-ready knowledge and skills by neurotherapy.online members!
Topics have explored post-stroke and paediatric splinting, dystonia, hypertonicity assessment and the Bobath Concept..
Check the Shop to find out what's next.
Flexible, convenient, just-in-time training - video courses and evergreen webinars suitable for upskilling neuro newbies and also for challenging experienced clinicians.
Find courses on functional and resting splints for children and adults, casting for spasticity and contracture, shoulder assessment and intervention, or wrist-finger-thumb assessment.
Not sure where to start with a complex upper limb? Wondering whether Botulinum toxin injections may be useful for a particular person? Do you think that casting may be what you need to address your client's contractures?
A consultancy appointment with you, your client and Kathy may be just the thing to get the help you need.
Bring neurotherapy.online straight to your workplace! Let's collaborate to design the learning content, format and timelines that meet your team development goals.
I've provided face-to-face workshops, short courses, and year-long mentoring. So get your interest group or team together, and contact me with your ideas!
Using a structured clinical reasoning framework to guide the neuro upper limb rehab process and decision-making
Knowing "where to start" when assessing and treating complex upper limb presentations
Consistent measurement of spasticity, clonus, stiffness, contracture, strength and function
Differentiating typical upper limb movement patterns as a "first step" in the assessment process
Competency in pre- and post-Botulinum toxin management
Confidence to choose the most appropriate intervention strategies for both over- and under-active muscles
Learning to blend Task Specific Training with other approaches for goal achievement
Increased courage to assess and treat the shoulder!
More strategies for helping clients who have dystonia
Recognising the importance of passive goal achievement (such as skin and joint health, nail care or comfort during dressing) for a person with a severely-affected upper limb
Increased willingness to consider resting splints for people with moderately- and severely-affected upper limbs
Practical skills in functional splinting, electrical stimulation and casting
Improved capacity to interpret research evidence and translate it to practice
I learned skills that I'll be able to use at work ON MONDAY! Review of research and applications/ implications for practice very, very helpful
Splinting Workshop, 2018
You are really approachable, and when this was combined with your level of expertise, it made a course where I felt like I've got very tangible skills and value for money
Casting Workshop, 2018
[Kathy] has a relaxed style - friendly and personable. Very interactive, encouraged questions, and discussion of clinical cases
Botulinum-toxin Workshop, 2018
I really appreciated the quality of your sources. Your presentation was very evidently up to date, and based on current, high quality research. I also appreciated how you were able to summarise information simply, and then apply it to clinical practice
Dystonia Webinar, 2020
I'm so glad someone finally realised how important it is for OTs to know more about shoulders! Can't thank you enough :)
Shoulder Workshop, 2019
I found it excellent to hear the [post-stroke splinting] research so thoroughly explained and perfectly demonstrated in your presentation
Splinting Non-Routinely After Stroke, 2024
Kathy, I wholeheartedly recommend you, and this style of education, to anyone. Your expertise, approachability and flexibility in tailoring the information to our context and needs mean we leave with learnings directly related to our practice
Small Group Mentoring, 2021
The webinar was really worthwhile (and amazingly well priced) PD. Thank you for the gracious way you presented the early [post-stroke splinting] evidence base and methodically showed its limitations
Splinting Non-Routinely After Stroke, 2024
Start With The End In Mind (know where you're going from the very first client meeting!)
Gather Relevant Assessment Data Efficiently
Quickly Categorise impairment, current function and likely outcomes
Identify Client and Situational Factors that may affect outcomes
Differentiate between 'Ideal, Clinical' and 'Attainable, Client-Centred' Goals
Confidently Offer Appropriate Interventions
Go home each day knowing that you've provided your clients with BEST PRACTICE UL Neuro Services!
An Interactive, Non-Judgmental and Nurturing Learning Space
Consistent Small-Group Membership that supports trust-building
Peers Who Willingly Share their own expertise and knowledge
Celebrating Wins and Getting Help with Roadblocks
On-the-Go advice and support during your workday
Accountability (we WILL check that thing you said you'd try!)
FUN while learning useful stuff!!