Course Description

This course is designed for physical and occupational therapists and provides the foundational knowledge required to implement PoNS Therapy with individuals following stroke and those living with multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants will explore the principles of translingual neurostimulation, including the mechanism of action and principles of neuroplasticity, review the current clinical evidence supporting PoNS Therapy, and learn practical recommendations for patient selection, treatment implementation, and device operation. Upon completion, clinicians will be equipped with the essential knowledge and clinical guidance to appropriately integrate PoNS Therapy into the rehabilitation of individuals with gait impairments following stroke and MS to optimize functional outcomes. This course is pending CEU accreditation approval for 1 contact hour

Introduction to PoNS and Translingual Neurostimulation

In this course you will learn what PoNS® Therapy and translingual neurostimulation are, explore the science behind this innovative technoogy, and understand its relevance to neurorehabilitation.

Principles of Neuroplasticity & Evidence for Use Supporting PoNS Therapy

You will also learn the physiological mechanisms underlying PoNS® Therapy, including key principles of neuroplasticity and how translingual neurostimulation may promote adaptive changes in brain function to support recovery.

Clinical Applications in Neurorehabilitation

Finally, you will learn about the clinical applications of PoNS® Therapy in neurorehabilitation and how it can be integrated into a plan of care both in the clinic and at home.

Curriculum

9 Chapters · 18 Lessons

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      Introduction to Bioness

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      Introduction to PoNS Therapy and Translingual Neurostimulation

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      PoNS Mechanism of Action & Neuroplasticity

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      PoNS Evidence for Use

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      PoNS Reference Summary

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      PoNS Therapy Recommendations for Use

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      PoNS Device Review

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      Clinician Software Review

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      PoNS IT Readiness Guide

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      PoNS Activation Link Walkthrough

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      PoNS Software Walkthrough

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      PoNS Software User Guide- Downloadable PDF

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      PoNS Clinical Proficiency Test (for future CEU credit)

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      Introduction to OneStep Gait Analysis App

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      How to Invite a Patient to the OneStep Move App

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      OneStep Instructions for Patients

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      OneStep Instructions for Clinicians-Downloadable PDF

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      OneStep Instructions for Patients-Downloadable PDF

Instructor

Wendy Warfield, MHA, OTR/L, is the Sr. Manager of Education at Bioness Medical and brings over two decades of experience as an Occupational Therapist to her role. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Elizabethtown College and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from the University of Maryland. Wendy has treated a broad range of adult and pediatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, with a strong focus on neurological rehabilitation. Her work at the Kennedy Krieger Institute: International Center for Spinal Cord Injury helped shape her expertise in Activity-Based Therapy (ABT) approaches and advanced clinical applications of functional electrical stimulation (FES) devices. For over 15 years, Wendy has delivered courses on integrating advanced neurorehabilitation technologies into clinical practice, with an emphasis on FES therapies, both nationally and internationally. She is committed to providing evidence-based education that supports improved patient outcomes. Contact: [email protected]