Congratulations to our clinical researcher, Bethany Flynn, whose abstract ‘Effects of targeted high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) on post-stroke upper limb motor impairment’ has been accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA)! She will present at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) national conference this April!
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the national professional organization representing occupational therapy practitioners, educators, and students in the United States. Founded in 1917, AOTA advocates for the profession, promotes best practices, and supports research and education to enhance the effectiveness of occupational therapy. The organization provides resources, guidelines, and continuing education opportunities to ensure high standards in patient care, helping individuals of all ages improve their ability to perform daily activities and enhance their quality of life.
About the Author
Bethany Flynn (Marshall) graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in 2021. She became a full-time acute care OT at Carle Foundation Hospital in January 2022, and in August 2024 she merged her clinical practice with research, now working half-time in each capacity. Bethany’s interests are in promoting engagement in meaningful occupations using cutting-edge holistic and biomechanical methods across patient populations. At this time, Bethany is primarily assessing upper extremity function in research participants in the stroke survivor community and working towards specialty certifications in post-stroke, brain injury, and insomnia care.