# 345 Torticollis: Assessment &Treatment of Infants & Children LIVE WEB CONFERENCE

Motivations, Inc.

Format(s):   Live Webinar
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   14
Registration Fee:   $300.00

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify the incidence, etiology and pathophysiology of torticollis and discuss the importance of early identification and early referral through systematic screenings and evaluations by health care providers
2. Identify the impact of torticollis on movement and associated body structures and function.
3. Problem solve current evidenced based treatment regimes for torticollis
4. Identify the impact on head shape that may be present with a diagnosis of torticollis
5. Discuss the relationship of “the change in sleep posture,” effects of increased positional devices, and environmental influences on postural development
6. Relate current research and recommendations pertaining to SIDS and the efficacy of back to sleep
a. Review diagnoses related to the health policy change
7. Collaborate and cultivate parent/caregiver’s understanding of the child’s health condition, interventions, and compliance to home education/therapy program. and follow-up recommendations.
8. Establish individualized goals and incorporate family centered evidenced based treatment regimes as part of their home education/therapy program.

Target Audience

Confirmation Notes

This is a 14-hour lecture/discussion course equivalent to 1.4 CEUs. Motivations Inc is an approved provider by The Texas Chapter of the APTA. Most PT State Boards accept our courses. This course is offered for 1.4
ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).
AOTA: Motivations, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #4002, for 14 contact hours - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: evaluation, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Agenda

Day 1 8:00 - 10:00 Etiology, Pathophysiology, Incidence Lab SIDS Research Health Policy Shift Sleep Position Changing Symptomatology/Clinical Implications Health Policy Shift-Impact on Development/Compensatory Postures 10:00 - 10:15 Break 10:15 - 12:00 Anatomy Review Differential Diagnosis Associated Pathologies/Impairments Ocular Torticollis GERD Hip Dysplasia Extension Bias/Hypotonia Toe Walking 12:00 - 12:30 Lunch 12:30 - 2:30 Lab Developmental Components Treatment/Movement Components Vision Development 2:30 - 2:45 Break 2:45 - 4:00 Assessment Documentation Goal Planning HEP 4:00 Adjourn Day 2 8:00 - 10:00 Treatment Indicators Facial Asymmetry 10:00 - 10:15 Break 10:15 - 12:00 Treatment: Clinical Pathways/Protocols/Outcomes Manual Stretching/Functional Range of Motion (Lab) Functional Strengthening Functional Play 12:00 - 12:30 Lunch 12:30 - 2:30 Treatment: (continued) Problem Solving Participant Cases Positioning/Including NICU Taping (Lab)/Tot Collar 2:30 - 2:45 Break 2:45 - 4:00 Case Reviews Clinical Decision Making/Follow-up Botox Surgical Intervention Related Infant Trends Summary/Conclusions 4:00 Adjourn

Description

This dynamic evolving course will concentrate on progressive, effective evaluation and treatment schemes for infants and young children with a diagnosis of torticollis with or without plagiocephaly, including challenging cases. The course is designed to provide therapists with current research and recommendations pertaining to the implications of torticollis, sleep posture and increased use of positional devices on infant postural and motor development. Current evidence-based clinical pathways and guidelines for management of torticollis, movement impairments and infant head shape, including Clinical Practice Guidelines from APTA - Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, will be incorporated. Red flags for related early infancy and preschool diagnoses will be appraised. Current functional, clinically oriented evaluation and evidence based treatment strategies for infants and young children that can be integrated into routines and play will be provided. Diagnostic procedures and surgical intervention will be reviewed. Recommendations for follow-up and secondary specialist consultations will be presented. Emphasis on home exercise programs, effective strategies, and long term follow-up to team with parents will be explored throughout both days.