Neuro Navigators Episode 2: How Can You Enhance Mobility Using AFOs or FES After Stroke?

Jamie Haines, champion for knowledge translation, talks with J.J. Mowder-Tinney about the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy’s clinical practice guideline on poststroke AFO and FES use, breaking down how to apply the information toward patient care without getting overwhelmed. J.J. gets excited about the specific guidance for when and what treatment to use for walkers of all speeds.

Learning Objectives

• Interpret the evidence around the use of AFO and FES
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address implementation of AFO and FES to facilitate participation in functional mobility and daily activities
• Solve patient case scenarios involving the use of AFO and FES

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:01:06) Introduction to guest
• (00:03:30) The role of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
• (00:11:00) Clinical pearls from the clinical practice guideline
• (00:31:49) Buy-in and carryover
• (00:41:13) Actionable takeaways

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Ankle Foot Orthoses and Functional Electrical Stimulation Post Stroke

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