This 16-week 560-hour workshop is specifically designed for the serious therapist that is interested in developing high skills in effective hands-on treatment and management of patients effected by a stroke or brain injury. In a culture of online specialization certificates and self-proclaimed experts on paper the bar has been lowered to abandon working on restoration of normal movement instead of increasing skills. This course prepares clinicians to excel in depth of knowledge and hands on applications working on actual patients and demonstrating unmatched self-evident outcomes rooted in sound rehabilitation principles of restoration. In the age of biotech gimmicks, mass compensation programs and claims that are on paper and not self-evident on patients hiding behind many vails of none of which are self-evident in restoring normal movement, skilled therapist taking NEURO-IFRAH COURSES ARE SHOCKED to see the patient’s vast potential for progress throughout the spectrum of rehabilitation. Therapists accepted into the clinical tract will be applying information learned in the basic certification courses as well as advance concepts taught in this training so that the therapists hit the ground running in effective basic application upon course completion.

This course prepares clinicians for working in basic NEURO-IFRAH CLINICS and is the first step towards clinical excellence that is self-evident on actual patients. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE CLINICAL TRACT: 

1. Completion of the non-clinical NEURO-IFRAH CERTIFICATION COURSE.

2.  Letter of recommendation from a NEURO-IFRAH INSTRUCTOR for participants that have not taken a course from the originator.

3. Sponsorship or endorsement from a NEURO-IFRAH CLINIC or a letter indicating participants’ plan and timeline for proceeding to private practice.

4. A detailed letter indicating why you want to take this workshop and what's your goal in the field of rehabilitation

5. Successful telephone or tele video interview. We may require that you submit a video tape. 

Workshop objectives:

1. Demonstrate effective clinical application of basic CERTIFICATION to advance Neuro-IFRAH Concepts and strategies.

2. Demonstrate effective restoration of mobility and control throughout the body in line with sound principles and definition of rehabilitation.

3. Demonstrate handling skills that are required for effective rehabilitation in basic NEURO-IFRAH CLINICS.

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes basic to advanced concepts of the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (NEURO-IFRAH®) approach by Waleed Al-Oboudi

This course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance.

NEURO-IFRAH® Certification Course in the Treatment and Management of Adults with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury

Course Description:This course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance. This course is provided in two formats: “Format A,” part I (7 days) and part II (7 days) for a total of 14 days; “Format B,” part I (10 days over 2 weeks) and part II (5 days) for a total of 15 days. Both formats A and B provide 98 hours of instruction. This comprehensive course covers basic to advanced concepts and effective application in a practical, organized manner to enhance learning. The main emphasis is on assessment and management to develop excellence in maximizing functional outcomes throughout the continuum of care. This course utilizes an integrative whole-person approach with emphasis on restoring function and making it functional for a return to independent living and resumption/assumption of roles. Challenges encountered by therapists in meeting their patients’ needs throughout the continuum of care are addressed throughout the course. The course consists of lecture, laboratory practice, demonstrations, and patient treatment. Individual attention by the instructors will be provided to enhance participants’ observation, handling, and problem-solving skills. This course includes the practical application of current basic to advanced concepts sequenced in a creative manner to help all participants meet the course objectives as well as their individual objectives. Waleed Al-Oboudi, who has taught the most multiple-week courses in the past 10 years and the majority of the advanced courses ever taught throughout the United States, specifically designed this course.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:

1. Identify the impact of the stroke/brain injury on the patient’s life roles and the functional limitations interfering with his/her ability to resume/assume those roles.
2. Identify the primary and secondary impairments, movement or otherwise, underlying the functional limitations in various postures including function in upright posture.
3. Select functional activities that will assess the patient’s functional limitations and underlying impairments in various postures including function in upright posture.
4. Identify concepts related to musculoskeletal biomechanics and function of the trunk, upper extremities, lower extremities, and head/neck and overall body coordination.
5. Differentiate between normal and abnormal movement throughout the body in various postures and transition in functional activities including activities in upright posture.
6. Identify concepts related to the impact of whole body alignment and control as well as other mobility and control variables on respiration.
7. Identify missing components/processes necessary for interaction with the environment, effective learning, and generalization of skills/carry over.
8. Identify concepts related to facilitation of upper extremity and lower extremity us/function and whole body use for support, manipulation, balance, expression, sensory and functional tools, emotional release, comfort, containment, protection and propulsion.
9. Develop a comprehensive treatment plan that will include preparation of mobility and control and facilitation of normal movement during functional activities in all postures, and ideas for carry over.
10. Develop strategies to: facilitate the patient’s increased awareness of the rehab process, improve self image and confidence, and improve adaptation, planning, and pacing skills.
11. Apply management strategies to help patients obtain missing components of movement throughout the body that are interfering with functioning at a higher level in all postures including function in upright posture.
12. Modify management strategies effectively based on the patient’s response to maximize use of more normal and efficient movement patterns in functional activities.
13. Demonstrate effective application of handling concepts in developing upper extremity and lower extremity use/function and whole body use for support, manipulation, balance, expression, sensory and functional tools, emotional release, comfort, containment, protection and propulsion.
14. Integrate concepts related to normal movement, musculoskeletal biomechanics and function, sensory, cognitive, communicative, perceptual-motor, and emotional considerations into activities of daily living and other functional activities.
15. Identify concepts related to the restoration of automaticity throughout the whole body, and carryover in functional use during activities of daily living and other functional activities.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be Neuro-IFRAH Certified®

Required Reading: “Back to the Summit” by Sen. Omer Rains

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes basic to advanced concepts of the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (NEURO-IFRAH®) approach by Waleed Al-Oboudi

This Neuro-IFRAH® Re-Certification workshop is designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance. Participants must currently be or have previously been Neuro-IFRAH Certified®.

NEURO-IFRAH® Re-Certification Course in the Treatment and Management of Adults with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury

Workshop Description:

This Neuro-IFRAH® Re-Certification workshop is specifically designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, physical therapy assistants, and occupational therapy assistants who work with adults with Hemiplegia from a stroke or brain injury and are currently or have previously been Neuro-IFRAH Certified®. Special permission, by the instructors teaching the workshop, is required for participants that have a lapsed Neuro-IFRAH Certified® certificate.  IN THE TWO DAY RE-CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP, THERE WILL BE NO REVIEW OF THE NEURO-IFRAH® CERTIFICATION COURSE MATERIAL. Brief question and answer sessions will be held during the workshop. Participants are expected to apply the information they learned in the Neuro-IFRAH® Certification Course successfully. The Re-Certification workshop is taught/administered only by the Neuro-IFRAH Instructor®(s) that are approved by the Neuro-IFRAH® Organization to lead the Re-Certification Workshop.

Workshop Objectives:

1. Demonstrate understanding of concepts learned in the NEURO-IFRAH® Certification Course in the Treatment and Management of Adults with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury.

2. Demonstrate effective application of strategies learned in the NEURO-IFRAH® Certification Course in the Treatment and Management of Adults with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury.

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes basic to advanced concepts of the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (NEURO-IFRAH®) approach by Waleed Al-Oboudi

This course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance.

NEURO-IFRAH® Introduction to the (NEURO-IFRAH®) Approach in the Treatment and Management of Adults with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury

Course Description:

This two or three day course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance. This course provides participants with an introduction to the Neuro-IFRAH® principles of management and a practical application of these principles to increase function. Participants will be able to apply the information learned in a variety of treatment settings including acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, home care, and skilled nursing facilities.

This course will consist of interactive lecture and hands on lab. Lab sessions will emphasize the development of patient handling skills through working with other participants. Information will be shared by lecture, lab and possibly using video or other visual aids.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the basic principles of management of the Neuro-IFRAH®approach.
2. Identify handling guidelines related to the Neuro-IFRAH®approach.
3. Identify concepts related to the framework for normal movement.
4. Differentiate between normal and abnormal movement in function.
5. Identify the missing components of movement that are interfering with patients’ abilities to function at a higher level.
6. Apply handling techniques to help attain the missing components of movement that are interfering with functioning at higher levels.
7. Integrate concepts related to normal movement, principles of management, handling guidelines, and handling techniques into ADLs and other functional activities.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be Neuro-IFRAH Trained®.

Recommended Reading: “Back to the Summit” by Sen. Omer Rains

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes basic to advanced concepts of the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (NEURO-IFRAH®) approach by Waleed Al-Oboudi

This course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance.

NEURO-IFRAH® Assessment and Management of Functional Gait: Walking For Life (a Neuro-IFRAH® course originated by Waleed Al-Oboudi)

Course Description:

This two or three day introductory level course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance. This course will provide participants with a comprehensive whole body and whole person approach to assessment, management planning and management of walking. This course will utilize movement analysis and an effective, outcome oriented and inclusive management approach based on concepts of normal movement, movement sciences, the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation approach (NEURO-IFRAH®) by Waleed Al-Oboudi. Creative progressions in resolving impairments and developing control and carry over for patients with various levels of function will be demonstrated and discussed. Therapists and assistants working in acute rehab, outpatient and home health will benefit from this workshop. The course format will include lecture, problem solving, demonstration of practical application of concepts by the instructors, practice labs and possibly videos demonstrating the application on patients. This course will be followed by intermediate level, advanced and ultra advanced courses on function in upright postures. Information will be shared by lecture, lab and possibly using video or other visual aids.

*Completion of the Neuro-IFRAH course Asssessment and Management of Functional Gait is a requirement prior to taking the intermediate course Function in Upright Postures.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:

1. Identify the importance of walking as a critical step in rehab process and its effect on role assumption and resumption.
2. Identify factors influencing walking (whole body and other systems).
3. Identify normal components of movement in gait.
4. Identify abnormal components of movement interfering with gait in various conditions of observation.
5. Apply handling techniques to facilitate control in standing and pre-gait.
6. Apply handling techniques to facilitate one step at a time, walking forward and backward and turning, for patients with various levels of function.
7. Identify strategies to facilitate increased walking speed to normal on an individual basis.
8. Identify strategies to use tools to facilitate more normal components of movement and responses at various stages of recovery.
9. Identify steps in developing a protocol for team management and carry over for walking.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be Neuro-IFRAH Trained®.

Recommended Reading: “Back to the Summit” by Sen. Omer Rains

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes basic to advanced concepts of the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (NEURO-IFRAH®) approach by Waleed Al-Oboudi

This course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance.

NEURO-IFRAH® Function in Upright Postures (a Neuro-IFRAH® course originated by Waleed Al-Oboudi)

Course Description

This two or three day intermediate level course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance. This course covers the development and reacquisition of functional control in upright postures for patients at various levels of function. Special emphasis will be placed on ascending and descending stairs, squatting, kneeling, stooping, transitions to and from the floor, climbing and various labs designed to increase mobility and dynamic control throughout the body. Information will be shared by lecture, lab and possibly using video or other visual aids.

*Completion of the Neuro-IFRAH course Asssessment and Management of Functional Gait is a requirement prior to taking this course.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify missing components of movement interfering with function in upright postures in various conditions of observation.
2. Identify steps for grading stairs, ascending and descending, squatting, kneeling, stooping, transitions to and from the floor and climbing for patients at various levels of function.
3. Identify progressions for developing mobility and control throughout the body.
4. Identify progressions for running, jumping, skipping and development of whole body coordination as well as coordination of movements with other systems.
5. Apply handling techniques on other course participants and patients.
6. Identify considerations for providing home programs, modification of the environment and achieving carry over.
7. Design and provide a home program to ensure effective carry over and integration in patients daily activities and roles.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be Neuro-IFRAH Trained®.

Recommended Reading: “Back to the Summit” by Sen. Omer Rains

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes basic to advanced concepts of the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (NEURO-IFRAH®) approach by Waleed Al-Oboudi

This course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance.

NEURO-IFRAH® Resolving Shoulder Impairments and Improving Function (a Neuro-IFRAH® course originated by Waleed Al-Oboudi)

Course Description:

This two or three day course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance. This course will cover topics related to upper extremity management with emphasis on resolving shoulder impairments and recovering function. Information will be shared by lecture, lab and possibly using video & other visual aids.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:

1. Identify principles of management handling guidelines and concepts related to the challenge of maximizing functional outcomes as related to upper extremity function.
2. Identify basic components of normal movements as related to upper extremity function.
3. Identify characteristics of upper extremity use and upper extremity components of normal movement.
4. Differentiate between normal and abnormal upper extremity movement in functional activities.
5. Identify the missing components of movement that are interfering with the patient’s ability to function at a higher level.
6. Identify handling techniques to help patients attain the missing upper extremity components of movement that are interfering with functioning at a higher level.
7. Identify handling techniques to resolve mobility problems and pain.
8. Integrate concepts related to normal movement, principles of management, general areas of function and handling techniques as related to the upper extremity in ADLs.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be Neuro-IFRAH Trained®.

Recommended Reading: “Back to the Summit” by Sen. Omer Rains

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes basic to advanced concepts of the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (NEURO-IFRAH®) approach by Waleed Al-Oboudi

This course is specifically designed for nurses who work with adults with Hemiplegia from a stroke or brain injury. 

(Nurses) Introduction to the Neuro-IFRAH® Approach in the 24 Hour Management of Adults with Hemiplegia from a Stroke or Brain Injury: A 16 Hour Course for Nurses

Course Description

This introductory level Neuro-IFRAH® Organization approved 2-day course is designed for nurses who work with adults affected by a stroke or brain injury. This course will place an emphasis on improving participants handling skills including buy not limited to topics of control in sitting & standing, scooting in sitting, transfers, sit to stand and stand to sit, gait, bed mobility and positioning, and care of the affected side.This course consists of lecture and lab sessions. Audio-visual materials will be used to enhance participants learning of the concepts and techniques learned.

Course Objectives

1. Identify Neuro-IFRAH® concepts related to variables affecting patient’s rehabilitation outcomes
2. Identify strategies to increase incorporation of the affected side and facilitate more normal movement throughout the body during various transitional movements and other functional activities.
3. Demonstrate applications of techniques learned to facilitate more normal movement during various transitional movements and other functional activities.
4. Identify concepts and strategies related to care of the affected side.
5. Demonstrate applications of strategies related to care of the affected side.
6. Modify handling as needed to improve desired outcomes.
7. Identify concepts related to teamwork and carry over in patient progress.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be Neuro-IFRAH Trained®.

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes advanced concepts of the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (NEURO-IFRAH®) approach by Waleed Al-Oboudi

This course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance.

NEURO-IFRAH® Advanced Upper Extremity (a Neuro-IFRAH® course originated by Waleed Al-Oboudi)

Course Description:

This 5-day Course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance. As a prerequisite to attending this course, participants must have completed a Neuro-Dynamic Therapy Certification course or a Neuro-IFRAH® certification course. This course consists of lecture and intensive lab sessions. Lab sessions will focus on development of advanced patients handling skills through working with other participants and actual patient treatment by participants. Lecture and Lab session are complemented by visual aids demonstrating the application of concepts and techniques provided in a clinical setting. Patient demonstration and individual attention by the instructor to participants during patient treatment session will be provided to enhance the participants handling and problem solving skills. This course meets one week of 6-weeks requirement for the Neuro-IFRAH Specialist® program.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the Neuro-IFRAH Approach Framework and handling guidelines as related to facilitation of upper extremity function.
2. Identify concepts related to facilitation of fine motor skills improving hand alignment and decreasing or preventing hand impairments and functional limitations.
3. Identify concepts related facilitation of upper extremity use/function for support, manipulation, balance, expressions, sensory and functional tools, emotional release, comfort, containment, protection and propulsion.
4. Identify concepts related to facilitation of upper extremity control in the development of reach in all directions improving shoulder alignment and decreasing or preventing shoulder impairments and functional limitations.
5. Demonstrate effective application of handling techniques in realignment of the scapula and facilitation of scapula control in coordination with trunk and upper extremity movements.
6. Apply handling techniques to facilitate upper extremity function in coordination with the whole body.
7. Apply handling technique to facilitate upper extremity function in control of posture, transitional movement, and functional activities in postures.
8. Identify concepts related to the restoration of upper extremity automaticity and carryover in functional use during ADL’s and other functional activities.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be Neuro-IFRAH Advanced Trained®.

Please note that the criteria to be admitted into Neuro-IFRAH® advance courses REQUIRE that the applicants be Neuro-IFRAH Certified® and are using the information learned in the Neuro-IFRAH® Certification Course in the treatment and management of Stroke and Brain Injury patients

Recommended Reading: “Back to the Summit” by Sen. Omer Rains

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes advanced concepts of the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (NEURO-IFRAH®) approach by Waleed Al-Oboudi

This course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance.

Neuro-IFRAH® Advanced Hand Function/Fine Motor

This 5-day Course is designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance. As a prerequisite to attending this course, participants must have completed a NEURO-IFRAH® certification course.

This course consists for lecture and intensive lab sessions.

Lab sessions will focus on development of advanced patients handling skills through working with other participants and actual patient treatment by participants.

Lecture and Lab session are complemented by visual aids demonstrating the application of concepts and techniques provided in a clinical setting. Patient demonstration and

individual attention by the instructor to participants during patient treatment session will be provided to enhance the participants handling and problem solving skills.

This course meets one week of 4-weeks requirement for the NEURO-IFRAH Specialist® program.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify normal movement components of upper extremities specifically the hand.
2. Discuss biomechanics of the upper extremity with an emphasis on the hand.
3. Analyze typical patterns of the hand that interfere with function.
4. Discuss the development and effect of hand function as related to proximal control.
5. Demonstrate appropriate treatment strategies during treatment practicum.
6. Synthesize information to develop appropriate treatment strategies for persons with neurological dysfunction.
7. Identify concepts related to characteristics of hand use/function, facilitation of hand function/fine motor skills, improving hand alignment and decreasing or preventing hand impairments and functional limitations.
8. Apply handling techniques to facilitate hand function in coordination with the whole body.
9. Apply handling techniques to improve hand alignment and mobility and facilitate hand function/ fine motor control in coordination with the whole body in functional conditions….
10. Identify concepts related to the restoration of upper extremity automaticity and carryover in functional use during ADL’s and other functional activities.

Please note that the criteria to be admitted into Neuro-IFRAH® advance courses REQUIRE that the applicants be Neuro-IFRAH Certified® and are using the information learned in the Neuro-IFRAH® Certification Course in the treatment and management of Stroke and Brain Injury patients

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes advanced concepts of the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (NEURO-IFRAH®) approach by Waleed Al-Oboudi

This course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance.

NEURO-IFRAH® Advanced Gait (a Neuro-IFRAH® course originated by Waleed Al-Oboudi)

Course description:

This five day Neuro-IFRAH® Organization approved advanced course is designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance. Participants must have successfully completed the Neuro-IFRAH® Certification Course. This course will cover concepts from the well rounded whole person and functional Neuro-IFRAH® model for normal gait. Participants will be provided with practical applications and step by step instructions for the reacquisition of skills that are essential for normal gait. This course is authored and designed by Waleed Al-Oboudi who is renowned for his superior and unmatched visionary concepts and highly effective and creative techniques. This course promises to increase clinician’s assessment and management skills as well as introducing concepts that will be unmatched in expanding participant’s perspective of normal gait.

Course Objectives

1. Identify Neuro-IFRAH® concepts related to normal gait.
2. Identify concepts related to developing an effective well rounded gait assessment.
3. Identify missing components interfering with normal gait on a patient.
4. Develop an effective treatment plan on an actual patient to restore identified missing components interfering with normal gait.
5. Demonstrate effective application of management strategies learned to resolve patient’s impairments and improve the function of gait.
6. Modify treatment strategies.
7. Demonstrate effective use of tools to grade and enhance effectiveness of results.
8. Integrate concepts related to whole person function, walking, the environment, and adaptation.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be Neuro-IFRAH Advanced Trained®.

Please note that the criteria to be admitted into Neuro-IFRAH® advance courses REQUIRE that the applicants be Neuro-IFRAH Certified® and are using the information learned in the Neuro-IFRAH® Certification Course in the treatment and management of Stroke and Brain Injury patients

Recommended Reading: “Back to the Summit” by Sen. Omer Rains

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes advanced concepts of the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (NEURO-IFRAH®) approach by Waleed Al-Oboudi

This course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance.

NEURO-IFRAH® Advanced Handling and Problem Solving

Course description:

This five course is designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance. Participants must have completed the Neuro-IFRAH® Certification course. If you wish to improve your treatment and management strategies integrating skills learned in your Neuro-IFRAH® Certification course and learn advance concepts and applications that help you overcome challenges in treatment and management this course is specifically designed for you. 

This course will include lecture, lab presentations by the instructor(s), participant practice on other participants, actual patient treatment by participants, problem solving/ clinical reasoning sessions, and patient demonstration by instructor(s). Lecture and lab sessions will be reinforced by audiovisuals demonstrating applications of concepts and treatment and management strategies learned. The format of this course will include specific challenges identified by course participants and step by step analysis and graded applications of concepts and treatment and management strategies to overcome the identified challenges. 

Course objectives: 

1. Identify variables affecting patient’s function in various conditions of observation. 

2. Differentiate between normal and abnormal movement strategies and otherwise utilized to complete functions presented. 

3. Identify a minimum of five advanced clinical reasoning sequences presented in the course. 

4. Apply basic to advancedtreatment strategies learned previously and in the course on other participants and patients. 

5. Demonstrate effective application of concepts and treatment and management strategies learned in this course on patients during patient treatment practicum. 

This course is individualized to each class and participant needs. 

Overall course content will include:

Course Content: 

1. Group identificationofclinical challenges, and otherwise encountered by participants in the treatment and management of their patients. 

2. Brief review of strategies learnedin previous course 

3. Presentation of advanced clinical reasoning sequences 

4. Analysis of various functional activities  

5. Presentation of advanced treatment and management strategies

6. Lecture and presentation of instructor(s) about qualities of movement

7. Presentation of restoration of various functions in the context of the characteristics

8. Patient treatment by the participants 

9. Patient demonstration

10.Video presentation 

A Neuro-IFRAH® Organization Approved Course that includes advanced concepts of the Neuro-Integrative Functional Rehabilitation and Habilitation (NEURO-IFRAH®) approach by Waleed Al-Oboudi

This course is specifically designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance.

NEURO-IFRAH® Advanced Foot Control Course (a Neuro-IFRAH® course originated by Waleed Al-Oboudi)

Course Description:

This five-day course is designed for occupational therapists who work with patients affected by a stroke or brain injury. Licensed occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists and licensed physical therapy assistants require special permission for acceptance. Participant must have completed a Neuro-IFRAH basic certification course and an advance gait course. This course will share effective strategies and protocols that are self-evident n actual patients. Rehabilitation and the restoration of control in the feet of patients effected by a stroke or brain injury has only been addressed in the Neuro-IFRAH Approach. The neglect of this topic historically has led to the disastrous effect on restoration of walking which is a part of a larger topic called FUNCTION IN UPRIGHT POSTURE taught by Mr. Al-Oboudi. Therapists that want to gain sound and serious clinical skills in facilitation of foot control and the process of transitioning out of braces are encouraged to take this course. This course is open to all members of the team to revolutionize rehabilitation skills in the whole team who understand the importance of function in upright posture and return to life roles.

This course is one of many required courses for admission into the NEURO-IFRAH advanced function in upright postures course.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify a minimum of ten considerations in assessment of feet of patients effected by a stroke or brain injury.

2. Identify principles of preparation mobility in the foot for functional activities.

3. Identify principles of facilitation of control in the foot.

4. Apply strategies for foot preparation for functional activities.

5. Apply strategies for foot facilitation in preparation for and in functional activities.

6. Identify steps of transitioning out of orthotics and full restoration to independence.

7. Facilitate actual patients in the process of transitioning to the next step out of orthotics.

8. Demonstrate the integration of information learned in function in upright posture.