Course Description: Physical rehabilitation is becoming increasingly dependent on therapeutic technologies if the goal of intervention is to maximize treatment outcomes. This course is designed to briefly review the theoretical, technical, mechanical, physiological and clinical value of therapeutic technologies. The participants will learn how to implement the latest therapeutic technologies to minimize impairments and maximize patients’ performance of independent ambulation, sit-stand mobility and upper limb function of patients with musculo-skeletal, neurological, cardio-pulmonary and peripheral vascular diseases. The course will cover the latest technological advancement in electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and biofeedback systems including virtual reality.

Course Objectives

1. To establish an evidence-based students’ knowledge of, and ability to utilize therapeutic technologies in the management of physical impairments
2. To establish an evidence-based knowledge of, and ability to utilize therapeutic technologies to maximize locomotion and upper limb functional performance 
3. Acquire the practical understanding needed to set up the clinical scope, limits, advantages and disadvantages of each technology 
4. Maximize the clinical gains of patients treated by the course attendees

Agenda

5:00-6:00 “Virtual reality” and Biofeedback systems in rehabilitation
6:00-7:00 Advancement in functional electrical stimulation (FES) in orthopedic, neurological, and peripheral vascular
               rehabilitation
7:00-7:15 Break
7:15-8:00 Evidence-based utilization of Ultrasonic, and shortwave therapeutic technologies in the management of
               soft and connective tissues impairments
8:00-9:00 Hand-on practice using “virtual reality, Biofeedback systems, FES, US, and SWD