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Locomotor Training with Body Weight Support: A Current Update

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Objectives

Course Goals: This course is intended to instruct the professional on "locomotor training," and in what directions the research literature is guiding us regarding appropriate applications in the clinic Professional Objectives: Demonstrate understanding of the main contributions of therapy theory to current concepts of gait training Identify the neurological components of gait as described in animal research Compare and contrast past and present findings in locomotor research Describe the fallacy of relying too much on speed dependent gait training Identify latest trends in locomotor training research and their clinical application Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Description

The body of evidence concerning the use of body weight support for gait training has grown immensely over the past 2 decades. Favor has waxed and waned regarding this training modality, but what do we really know about its efficacy, utility and cost effectiveness? In this course we will explore past and present ideas about "locomotor training," and in what directions the research literature is guiding us regarding appropriate applications in the clinic. This seminar-on-demand is 2 contact hours in length (check your state's approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

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