Power-Focused Resistance Training after Stroke - Rationale for the POWER Study

Overview

Muscle strength is important after stroke for everyday activities, but building muscle power – the combination of speed and force – may be even more important.

In this webinar, researchers from McMaster University discuss the Power Exercise for Stroke Recovery (POWER) Feasibility Trial, a project supported by the PFC Awards Program.

This presentation is intended for healthcare professionals, students, and other researchers to learn more about how power-focused resistance training can improve physical function in people with stroke.

Learning Objectives

In this live webinar, the presenters will:

• Describe the rationale and potential of power-focused resistance training after stroke
• Discuss the Power Exercise for Stroke Recovery (POWER) Feasibility Trial, supported by the PFC Awards Program
• Describe how a community member with lived experience engaged in research in exercise after stroke

The Presenters

Kenneth (Kenny) Noguchi is a PhD candidate in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. He has an extensive background and passion for exercise physiology, rehabilitation, and athletic training. His doctoral work specifically examines the effects of resistance training on stroke recovery. Kenneth can be contacted at: noguchks@mcmaster.ca

Brad Elliott is a retired IT Consultant/Software Developer having worked primarily in the Ontario Health Care market. He has created software for McMaster University, several hospitals in Toronto, the Community Care Assess Center in Toronto, and the Toronto Community Living program. In 2016, he had an ischemic stroke but knowing the importance of exercise, he took advantage of his time in rehabilitation and continues to make exercise a large part of his recovery. He has been a participant in research studies at McMaster University and has participated in 5 exercise studies since. Brad can be contacted at: elliott.brad@outlook.com

Ada Tang is a physical therapist, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean (Rehabilitation Science) at McMaster University. With the MacStroke Canada research team, her research is focused on the impact of exercise on health, fitness, and function in people living with stroke. Ada can be contacted at: atang@mcmaster.ca

Webinar Registration

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• Regular registration: $20
• CPA Member registration: $10
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This webinar will be recorded and made available for free to all registrants.

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