Understanding Stroke

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to:

1. Differentiate the different treatments for ischemic versus hemorrhagic stroke.
2. Identify three (3) signs of a stroke
3. Identify three (3) modifiable risk factors for a stroke

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will demonstrate knowledge about strokes by passing a quiz with a score of 85% or greater accuracy

Brittany Phillips, PT, DPT, OCS

Brittany Phillips is a board certified Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) physical therapist
through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Her clinical experience covers a wide array of diagnoses, including neurology, oncology, and pelvic rehabilitation. In addition to being an orthopedic specialist, Dr. Phillips holds a certification as a LSVT Big physical therapist, focusing on the treatment of persons with Parkinson’s disease. Beyond her role as a clinician, Dr. Phillips serves as a Certified Clinical Instructor (CCI) for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students, is a two-time finalist for the Florida Clinical Instructor of the Year and is an adjunct professor teaching anatomy and physiology to healthcare students.