Building Better Brains: Everyday Strategies to Spark Neuroplasticity

Presented by J.J. Mowder-Tinney and Angela Reimer

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Description

Therapists often hear about neuroplasticity, but translating theory into effective, functional treatment can be overwhelming—especially in busy clinical environments. This webinar breaks down 10 core neuroplasticity principles and pairs each one with a creative, low-barrier intervention example and matching documentation verbiage.

The goal? To make implementation easy, immediate, and impactful across care settings. Whether you’re in acute care, IRF/SNF, home health, or outpatient, you’ll walk away with adaptable strategies that support better outcomes and patient engagement. This is neuro rehab that’s practical, research-backed, and just the right amount of fun.

Walk away with tools you can use tomorrow—and the documentation to prove it.

Instructors

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J.J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, C/NDT, CSRS, CEEAA

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…

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Angela Reimer, OTD, MOT, OTR, CBIST

Dr. Reimer received both her bachelor of science degree in health sciences and master’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Findlay and her doctorate in occupational therapy from Indiana University. She boasts more than 20 years of clinical experience with geriatric and neurologically impaired populations,…

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Learning Objectives

  • Examine 10 core neuroplasticity strategies that support functional recovery and improve therapeutic outcomes
  • Apply neuroplasticity principles to guide clinical decision-making during functional task training
  • Construct documentation statements that reflect neuroplasticity principles to support skilled service justification
  • Select external cues and practice types to promote motor learning and functional recovery
  • Integrate salience, repetition, and error-based learning strategies to maximize therapeutic engagement and occupational participation
  • Prepare strategies for facilitating client autonomy, aerobic capacity, and metacognitive strategies for sustained performance improvements

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

6:00pm–6:20pm
Rewiring Starts Here: Laying the Groundwork for Neuro Rehab
6:20pm–6:45pm
Real Tasks, Real Reps, Real Progress: Strategies 1–5
6:45pm–7:10pm
Engage the Brain, Empower the Client: Strategies 6–10
7:10pm–7:15pm
Break
7:15pm–7:35pm
Q&A Session

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Details

  • August 19, 2025
  • 6:00pm-7:35pm EDT
    • PTs/PTAs, Intermediate
    • OTs/OTAs, Intermediate
  • Register soon! Limited seats available.

* Available August 15

Disclaimer

Angela Reimer, instructor for this educational event, receives compensation from Medbridge for this course. No one with the ability to control content has relevant relationship(s) to disclose.

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To receive CEU credit all disciplines must attend the webinar for the full duration, complete the quiz with a minimum score of 70%, and complete the participant survey.

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