Welcome to Steady Strides: Fall Prevention and Stroke Rehabilitation Medical Institute. Here, we take immense pride in shaping the future leaders of the medical rehabilitation field. Our dedication transcends patient care; we are equally committed to nurturing education and fostering excellence in the realms of fall prevention and medical quality and safety.
At our institute, students are provided with the invaluable opportunity to collaborate closely with esteemed professionals, including Dr. Levan (Levi) Atanelov, MD, Jennifer Turner, DPT, and Amy (Aidel) Cooperman, OTR.
Through this engagement, students acquire a comprehensive blend of research skills and clinical expertise. They gain insights into medical quality improvement, general rehabilitation medicine, and specialized areas such as neuro-rehabilitation, gait/balance training, and fall prevention. This hands-on experience ensures a well-rounded education that prepares students for the multifaceted challenges of healthcare.
Ongoing research studies spearheaded by our in-house residents and visiting students include: innovative methodologies for identifying older adults at risk of falls, reducing fear of falling to improve fall risk and comparing Steady Strides® intervention to usual care in terms of improving cost efficiency, shorter length of rehabilitation care, reduced healthcare utilization, improved cognitive function and other fall and fall-risk related outcomes.
At Steady Strides, we believe in the transformative power of education. We actively engage with students, imparting essential knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the constantly evolving healthcare landscape.
Our institute serves as a dynamic learning hub, providing hands-on experiences and mentorship in specialized areas such as fall prevention and stroke rehabilitation.
We collaborate closely with both aspiring and current healthcare professionals, providing them with a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and real-world applications.
By seamlessly bridging theory with practical experience, we empower students to evolve into proficient practitioners and leaders in the critical domains of fall prevention and medical quality and safety.
Fall Prevention: At our institute, we serve as a hub for innovative strategies and evidence-based practices in fall prevention. Students engage in comprehensive learning experiences, gaining insights into the intricacies of preventing falls across diverse healthcare settings.
Medical Quality and Safety: Steady Strides strongly emphasizes the importance of quality improvement and safety in medical practice. Future leaders gain insights into creating effective, patient-centered healthcare systems. Also, they participate in initiatives aimed at elevating the standards of medical care.
Practical Experience: Students benefit significantly from hands-on experiences, as they actively contribute to ongoing research and real-world projects.
Mentorship: We provide mentorship, offering guidance and support to students throughout their educational journey as they navigate the complexities of healthcare.
Innovation: Steady Strides is at the forefront of innovation in fall prevention and stroke rehabilitation. Students have the opportunity to witness and contribute to cutting-edge advancements that shape the future of healthcare.
Research Articles:
Atanelov L, Dabai, N Hip Fracture Rehabilitation. PM&R Knowledge NOW/American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. https://now.aapmr.org/hip-fracture, Published 04/30/2017
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Articles:
Mayer RS, Oliphant S, Atanelov L. Quality improvement/patient safety issues relevant to rehabilitation. PM&R Knowledge NOW/American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. http://now.aapmr.org/rehab-essentials/special-assessment-mgmt-strategy/Pages/Quality-improvement-patient-safety-issues-relevant-to-rehabilitation.aspx. Published 09/20/2013
Book:
Atanelov L. Resident’s Handbook of Medical Quality and Safety. Springer 2016
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