Engaging Mobility Podcast

Driving after Stroke: Treatment ideas for general practice occupational therapists

July 31, 2020 Dr. Terri Cassidy and Susie Touchinsky Season 2 Episode 7
Engaging Mobility Podcast
Driving after Stroke: Treatment ideas for general practice occupational therapists
Show Notes

Dr. Neha Lodha discusses her research at Colorado State University’s Movement Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Lab with Dr. Terri Cassidy. She shares her research results about the importance of rehabilitation therapy to regain motor control and the impact on mobility – both walking and driving. This educational episode offers insights for individuals who have experienced a stroke as well as ideas for occupational and physical therapists who work with individuals to recover their full life after a stroke.

Show Notes: Neha Lodha, PhD is a researcher and assistant professor at Colorado State University’s Movement Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Lab. You can find out more about her work at https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/hes-hpcrl/research/movement-neuroscience-and-rehabilitation-laboratory/

The MNR Lab is currently recruiting participants for 2 new studies: Fall Risk and Driving and is also looking for a doctoral student and a research coordinator. Contact Dr. Lodha at Neha.Lodha@colostate.edu