Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network
Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network
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Workshop: Post Rehab Exercise for Stroke (PRES)
June 8, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Post Rehab Exercise for Stroke (PRES) – Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging – Western University
The goal of this workshop is to provide senior fitness instructors with the tools to develop and instruct a community-based physical activity program for stroke survivors after discharge from rehabilitation. PRES is based on the CCAA research examining the effectiveness of the Fitness and Mobility Exercise (FAME) Program, which has shown to improve balance, endurance, and walking speed in stroke survivors. Length: 6 hours, Prerequisite(s): training in one or more CCAA workshops FFOA, RCET, FF ADP or SFIC is recommended, Registration Fee: $150.00 + applicable provincial tax.
Post Rehab Exercise for Stroke (PRES) – Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging – Western University
Training Topics
- Client assessments and evaluation tools
- Effective communication while instructing safe exercises
- Outcome-based exercises with progressions
Post Rehab Exercise for Stroke (PRES) – Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging – Western University
Who Should Take PRES?
- Senior Fitness Instructors
- Individuals with interest in improving the quality of life of stroke survivors
For more information and how to register: http://www.uwo.ca/ccaa/training/workshops/pres.html