From evidence to innovation: Using technology to evaluate and optimize upper-limb rehabilitation after stroke (February 2, 2027)

Presented by: Dr. Marika Demers 

Technology-enabled approaches to stroke rehabilitation support client-centred care by personalizing upper-limb interventions, monitoring recovery, and enhancing participation in meaningful daily activities after stroke (e.g., Demers et al., 2023; Virani, 2025). This webinar will focus on recent advances in stroke rehabilitation research, such as wearable technology, virtual reality, robotics and art-based approaches, and how they can be incorporated in occupational therapy practice. Low-cost strategies to enhance stroke recovery will also be discussed.

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Describe how evidence-based technologies can be used to deliver and support upper-limb interventions following stroke.
2. Explain how principles of neuroplasticity inform the design and use of technology-based interventions in post-stroke upper-limb rehabilitation. 

Level  Intermediate (3-5 years of experience in this specific practice area) 

Area of practice Assistive Technology & Artificial Intelligence, Neurology 

Client age group Adults (20-64 years old), Older adults (65+ years old)