Changing the narrative to hope: Maximizing brain health, function and participation following Brain Injury

Intensive Cross Cutting Poster

(712515) Intensive Therapy with Dynamic Body-Weight Support on Cognitive and Motor Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury

Presenting Author(s)

• LS

  Lumy Sawaki, MD, PhD

  Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  University of Kentucky
  Lexington, Kentucky

Author(s)

• EA

  Emily Anggelis, MD

  Medical Resident
  Mayo Clinic
  Lexington, Kentucky
• PW

  Philip Westgate, Ph.D.

  Associate Professor
  University of Kentucky, College of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics
  Lexington, Kentucky
• AG

  Amanda Glueck, PhD

  Assistant Professor
  University of Kentucky, Department of Neurology
  Lexington, Kansas
• 

  Elizabeth Powell, MS

  Biomedical Engineer
  University of Kentucky
  Lexington, Kentucky

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe concepts of neuroplasticity and intensive motor therapy during inpatient rehabilitation
• Upon completion, participant will be able to explain the challenges to apply concepts of neuroplasticity in patients who have motor, balance, and cognitive impairments
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe some innovative yet practical interventions to optimize care of TBI patients during inpatient rehabilitation.