Can Motor Performance Be Driven By Cognition? The CO-OP Approach
Presented by J.J. Mowder-Tinney and Helene Polatajko
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Audio Runtime: 56 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 21 Minutes
Helene Polatajko, PhD, OT(C), FCAOT, FCAHS, LLD(h.c.), OC, a renowned occupational therapist, researcher, and co-developer of the CO-OP Approach, joins host J.J. Mowder-Tinney for a thought-provoking conversation on how cognition can drive motor performance. Together, they explore the power of guided discovery, client-centered goals, and the surprising role of self-generated strategies in rehabilitation. From dancing to dressing to stroke recovery, you’ll hear how thinking differently about movement can change what your patients are capable of. Tune in to reframe your clinical lens and get inspired to incorporate “goal-plan-do-check” into your own sessions.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the evidence around CO-OP approaches to meaningful activities across pediatric and adult populations
- Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address challenges in occupational performance (such as ADL, IADL, and functional mobility) experienced by pediatric and adult clients
- Solve patient case scenarios involving clients with coordination or motor learning impairment
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Meet your instructors
J.J. Mowder-Tinney
Dr. J.J. Mowder-Tinney holds a bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder, a master of science in physical therapy from the University of Miami, and a doctorate in physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University. With nearly three decades of diverse clinical experience, her expertise…
Helene Polatajko
Dr. Polatajko is an internationally acclaimed rehabilitation science scholar, educator, and valued mentor. She has well over 300 publications and has delivered over 550 presentations in more than 20 countries. Prominent among her contributions are her co-authorship of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, which has…
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