NeuroHope Hosts Locomotor Training Seminar by Neurorecovery Learning

On August 10th and 11th, NeuroHope served as a host site for a Locomotor Training seminar by Neurorecovery Learning (NRL).   Led by Dr. Susan Harkema of the University of Louisville and her team from Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, we welcomed guests from other Activity-based neurorecovery centers for two days of treadmill training and reviewing the principles of activating the nervous system after spinal cord injury.

Locomotor Training uses a body-weight-support treadmill and a team of four clinicians delivering specific hand placement and sensory cueing to promote neuroplasticity and a reflexive stepping response after injury.  Weight bearing, balance, trunk / motor control, cardiovascular health, respiratory strength and, ultimately, overall health and quality of life can all be improved through locomotor training.

Thank you to the NRL instructors,  NeuroHope’s lead trainer Steven Bowser, and to the patients that volunteered time on the treadmill.  It was a great weekend!

Learn more about Neurorecovery Learning’s online and live training here.