IC 1: ACTIVITY-BASED REHABILITATION IN YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SEVERE SPINAL CORD INJURIES: FROM SCIENCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Andrea Behrman, PhD, PT; Dena Howland, PhD; Jennifer Thompson, M.D.
Learning Objective:
1) Upon completion, participants will understand the basic science and clinical evidence for activity-based therapy. 2) Upon completion, participants will be able to identify current eligibility criteria for children with SCI and activity-based therapy protocol. 3) Upon completion, participants will be able to identify the most effective outcome measures and potential benefits to neuromuscular capacity and physiological functions for children receiving activity-based therapy. 4) Upon completion, participants will understand the integrated role of medical care supporting this new activity-based therapy approach and outcomes for children with chronic, severe SCI.