Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Chronic UE Deficits Following Stroke
February 15, 2025 - Kansas City, MO
MicroTransponder is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11243. The Live activity format is offered at .6 CEUs, Introductory Level, Occupational Therapy Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.
Course Overview
This course will introduce you to the science and implementation of vagus nerve stimulation for individuals suffering from chronic UE deficits following stroke. We will review the evidence-based interventions that will drive neuroplastic change resulting in improved upper limb recovery and occupational performance following stroke. We will use lecture, small group discussion, hands-on practice, and case-based learning techniques.
The live class is intended for medical professionals (e.g. OT/OTA, PT/PTA, Physicians, etc.) directly related to the neuro recovery of a patient or client. To participate in this course and receive a certificate, the participant must be a licensed, treating clinician. Following successful completion of the course and a ≥ 80% score on the quiz, learners will receive a certificate.
Resources will be provided for you to take back to your practice to help you deliver salient, task-based therapy to all of your neuro patients.
We look forward to seeing you at this live event!
Course curriculum
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Overview
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Learning Outcomes
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Course Resources
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Lecture and Small Group
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Course Review
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Quiz
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Course Feedback
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About this course
- 6 Contact Hours / .6 CEUs
- Live Lecture Format
- Small Group Discussion
Learning Outcomes
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Recall the key principles of neuroplasticity.
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List 4 clinical impairments that are commonly seen following stroke.
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Describe the neuroscientific principles and research findings of electrical nerve stimulation, including paired VNS, in people with chronic stroke.
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Describe how electrical nerve stimulation can improve functional recovery for better engagement in ADLs/IADLs.
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Identify appropriate activities for task-specific training interventions while using paired VNS based on patient’s specific presentations.
Instructor(s)
Teresa Jacobson Kimberley
PT, PhD, FAPTA
Dr Kimberley directs the Brain Recovery Lab where she studies neuroplasticity and neurorecovery in people with neurologic diseases. Her lab is working to maximize recovery in people with stroke. She has been working with MicroTransponder as a consultant for over 10 years since the pre-clinical days. She helped to design and run the pilot and pivotal trials and continues to help lead the analysis and publication of those data.
Amanda Saylor
OTR/L, CNS, CBIS
Amanda is an occupational therapist with 7 years working in outpatient neurological rehab; she is a certified brain injury specialist, a certified neurological specialist and certified in LSVT BIG. Amanda is the Lead OT for AdventHealth's outpatient neurological clinics across central Florida where she is able to train and educate her team on evidence-based practices for their diverse patient population. She led the development of the Vivistim Therapy Rehab program across 11 of AdventHealth's clinics and has personally worked with 10 Vivistim patients. Amanda's greatest passion is improving the functional use of a hemiplegic upper extremity post-stroke and she is excited to share her experience and build awareness of Vivistim as an option to maximize these individuals' potential.