Dr. Alison McKenzie, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA, a leading voice in neurorehabilitation and creator of Stroke Boot Camp, joins host J.J. Mowder-Tinney to explore how we can extend meaningful progress for people living with chronic stroke. Together, Alison and J.J. dive into the clinical reasoning, research, and real-world outcomes behind this high-intensity, interdisciplinary model. You’ll hear practical ideas to apply in your own setting, whether that’s a full boot camp or small-scale changes that shift the trajectory for your patients. Tune in to reimagine what’s possible beyond traditional rehab.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the evidence around recommendations for optimal health management, wellness, and ongoing rehabilitation for individuals with chronic stroke
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address the delivery of short-term, high-intensity, interdisciplinary rehabilitation and wellness for individuals with chronic stroke
• Solve patient case scenarios involving plateau or decline in function over time in individuals who are aging with chronic stroke

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:00:05) Introduction to stroke boot camp
• (00:01:36) The journey of Dr. Alison McKenzie
• (00:06:56) The importance of community and support
• (00:09:46) Research-driven approaches in stroke rehabilitation
• (00:12:25) Tailoring treatment for individual needs
• (00:14:25) Stroke boot camp overview
• (00:16:45) High-intensity training and its impact
• (00:19:37) Neural priming and its benefits
• (00:21:57) Measuring intensity and progress
• (00:28:49) Expanding the boot camp model
• (00:31:32) Engaging clinicians in community programs
• (00:34:58) Flexible approaches to community rehabilitation
• (00:39:15) Enhancing therapy through intensity and creativity
• (00:45:05) Fostering socialization in rehabilitation
• (00:47:20) Conclusion and future directions

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