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Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment

Rehab Education

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: identify the probable location and severity of a brachial plexus injury when presented with a newborn diagnosed with Brachial Plexus Birth Injury by a medical professional identify three complications of a Brachial Plexus Birth Injury on normal shoulder girdle anatomy identify three developmental motor patterns that may result in worsening of the injury and should be adapted on children with a Brachial Plexus Birth Injury. develop a treatment plan for a newborn with a Brachial Plexus Birth Injury based on knowledge of shoulder girdle anatomy and developmental progressions identify and explain two surgical options for improving the self-care skills of a teen diagnosed with Brachial Plexus Birth Injury choose and justify an appropriate evaluation tool to assess levels of function in multiple areas based on a case scenario of a specific aged child develop a treatment plan appropriate for a child with a Brachial Plexus Birth Injury based on the course treatment paradigm in combination with results of assessment choose 3 treatment modalities based on a case scenario of a child with Brachial Plexus Birth Injury

Target Audience

Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapy Assistants Physical Therapists Physical Therapist Assistants Certified Hand Therapists Registered Nurses

Agenda

Day One 8:00-8:30 Sign in 8:30-10:00 Overview of Brachial Plexus Birth Injury 10:00-11:00 Impact of Brachial Plexus Birth Injury on Shoulder Girdle Anatomy 11:00-11:15 Break 11:15-12:15 Developmental Apraxia related to Brachial Plexus Birth Injury 12:15-1:15 Lunch 1:15-2:30 Brachial Plexus Birth Injury in the Newborn (0-3 months) 2:30-4:00 Surgical Interventions for Brachial Plexus Birth Injury throughout Childhood 4:00-4:15 Break 4:15-5:15 Surgical Case Presentations 5:15 – 5:30 Questions, Answers, Review Day Two 8:00-10:00 Therapeutic Examination and Evaluation 10:00-10:30 Live/Video Assessment 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-12:30 Intervention Principles for Brachial Plexus Birth Injury 12:30-1:30 Lunch 1:30-3:00 Application of Assessment and Intervention Principles in Children with Brachial Plexus Birth Injury 3:00-3:15 Break 3:15-4:15 Video Case Studies/Group Problem-Solving 4:15-5:00 Discussions, Networking, etc.

Description

This two-day seminar addresses all aspects of conservative and surgical management of Brachial Plexus Birth Injury (BPBI) from infancy through adolescence. Treating infants and children with BPBI poses many challenges to therapists working with this population. Participants in this seminar will be presented with a detailed overview of the anatomy of the initial nerve injury and the muscular and bony sequelae that often results in lifelong neuromuscular and orthopedic challenges. Participants will gain a detailed understanding of surgical interventions, non-surgical medical interventions, and radiological tests, enabling them to make appropriate medical and surgical referrals. Participants will learn comprehensive examination and intervention strategies for each stage of recovery from infancy through adolescence. This lecture-based course includes video-recorded demonstrations of specific examination tools and intervention strategies, including traditional interventions as well as the use of state-of-the art technology. Strategies for family support and intervention will be discussed as well. This course content is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.

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