THERAPY Magazin
Neurorehabilitation Masterclass
At the THERA-Trainer Neurorehabilitation Masterclass 2024 in Bad Rodach, experts explored innovative gait rehabilitation strategies and shared best practices for device-based therapy in inpatient and outpatient care.
Leoni Schulz
Eventmanagement and Public Relations, THERA-Trainer
Neurorehabilitation Masterclass by THERA-Trainer inspires participants at Medical Park Bad Rodach
The Neurorehabilitation Masterclass 2024 by THERA-Trainer took place at the Medical Park Bad Rodach on 7 and 8 June. The high-calibre specialist symposium was primarily aimed at senior therapists from the inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation sector and offered the opportunity to find out about the latest developments and scientific findings in device-based therapy for the lower extremities.
The symposium focussed on technologies to support the rehabilitation of walking ability. Current scientific studies confirm the high effectiveness of these interventions, particularly in the setting of device-based circuit training. This application option is becoming increasingly important, not least due to the current framework conditions in healthcare.
In his presentation, Jakob Tiebel, an expert in clinical applications in the field of neurorehabilitation, emphasised: “Rehabilitation does not take place on a greenfield site. We must harmonise the current evidence and effective therapies with the real framework conditions and limited resources. In view of rising patient numbers and an increasing shortage of specialists, rehabilitation technologies, when used specifically in a group setting, offer the possibility of effectively and efficiently meeting the growing demand for therapies despite scarce resources.”
After an exciting and varied specialist lecture, in which critical questions about patient allocation, billing options and the business aspects of investment projects in modern robot-assisted therapies were discussed, Guter Hölig, host of the event and Head of Therapies at Medical
Park Bad Rodach, gave the participants a tour of the clinic building. The tour offered the opportunity to explore the topics discussed in the
lecture in greater depth and to view the relevant facilities and technologies on site.
The symposium focussed on technologies to support the rehabilitation of walking ability. Current scientific studies confirm the high effectiveness of these interventions, particularly in the setting of device-based circuit training. This application option is becoming increasingly important, not least due to the current framework conditions in healthcare.
In his presentation, Jakob Tiebel, an expert in clinical applications in the field of neurorehabilitation, emphasised: “Rehabilitation does not take place on a greenfield site. We must harmonise the current evidence and effective therapies with the real framework conditions and limited resources. In view of rising patient numbers and an increasing shortage of specialists, rehabilitation technologies, when used specifically in a group setting, offer the possibility of effectively and efficiently meeting the growing demand for therapies despite scarce resources.”
After an exciting and varied specialist lecture, in which critical questions about patient allocation, billing options and the business aspects of investment projects in modern robot-assisted therapies were discussed, Guter Hölig, host of the event and Head of Therapies at Medical
Park Bad Rodach, gave the participants a tour of the clinic building. The tour offered the opportunity to explore the topics discussed in the
lecture in greater depth and to view the relevant facilities and technologies on site.
Efficient use of resources:
The targeted use of rehabilitation technologies in group settings can effectively meet the increasing need for therapy despite limited resources.
In addition to a current evidence update, the following specialist presentations offered further practice-orientated insights. Several experts presented the concepts of their facilities in Germany, including Sarah Ruppert from the DianaKlinik Bad Bevensen, Lena Flöter from the MEDICLIN Fachklinik Rhein/Ruhr in Essen-Kettwig and Özge Demirezen, owner of the Praxis für Physiotherapie Fortschritt in Erlangen.
Sarah Ruppert and Lena Flöter reported on their experiences with a specially developed gait studio that has been used in their clinics for several years. The clinics offer patients intensive therapy that focuses on restoring and improving walking ability over a period of several weeks. The facilities are characterised by their innovative implementation and the use of state-of-the-art THERA-Trainer technologies. Özge Demirezen, representing one of the first outpatient therapy facilities in Germany, presented how she has successfully established a similar setting for outpatient aftercare and emphasised the central role of active patient participation in the rehabilitation process.
The participants also had the opportunity to experience the Bad Rodach therapy world of gait rehabilitation live. This experience was a source of inspiration for many and led to lively discussions about the feasibility of such innovative solutions in their own organisations. Particularly impressive was the insight into the Medical Park’s comprehensive gait therapy concept, which has been refined over many years. It offered participants practical insights and the opportunity to try it first-hand.
The interdisciplinary exchange between the experts proved to be extremely enriching, promoting the transfer of knowledge between different specialisms. This was made possible in particular by the close integration of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, which revealed new perspectives and approaches for daily therapeutic practice.
Sarah Ruppert and Lena Flöter reported on their experiences with a specially developed gait studio that has been used in their clinics for several years. The clinics offer patients intensive therapy that focuses on restoring and improving walking ability over a period of several weeks. The facilities are characterised by their innovative implementation and the use of state-of-the-art THERA-Trainer technologies. Özge Demirezen, representing one of the first outpatient therapy facilities in Germany, presented how she has successfully established a similar setting for outpatient aftercare and emphasised the central role of active patient participation in the rehabilitation process.
The participants also had the opportunity to experience the Bad Rodach therapy world of gait rehabilitation live. This experience was a source of inspiration for many and led to lively discussions about the feasibility of such innovative solutions in their own organisations. Particularly impressive was the insight into the Medical Park’s comprehensive gait therapy concept, which has been refined over many years. It offered participants practical insights and the opportunity to try it first-hand.
The interdisciplinary exchange between the experts proved to be extremely enriching, promoting the transfer of knowledge between different specialisms. This was made possible in particular by the close integration of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, which revealed new perspectives and approaches for daily therapeutic practice.
Innovative therapy concepts:
Successful gait studios and modern aftercare settings show how targeted intensive therapies and active patient participation can improve rehabilitation.
The Neurorehabilitation Masterclass 2024 was a complete success and left a lasting impression on everyone involved. THERA-Trainer would like to thank all participants and organisers for their commitment and is already looking forward to future events.
Practical insights:
The tour of the clinic provided valuable practical insights and new perspectives for therapeutic practice through interdisciplinary dialogue.
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Leoni Schulz
Eventmanagement and Public Relations, THERA-Trainer
Leoni Schulz has been supporting the editorial team of THERAPY Magazine since mid-2024. In addition to her responsibilities in layout and typesetting, she is also involved editorially. She writes her own contributions and articles for the editorial section. Thanks to her several years of experience in rehabilitation and medical technology, she brings comprehensive industry knowledge and valuable insights to her articles.
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