Don't Wait For Gait! Therapeutic Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Gait - LIVE WEBINAR - Two Sessions

Education Resources, Inc.

Format(s):   Live Webinar
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   11
Registration Fee:   $369.00

Objectives

OBJECTIVES Explain the effects of delayed ambulation Describe the benefits of proactive & preventive intervention for pediatric gait Consider principles of neuroplasticity when considering intervention to increase mobility Apply a segmental approach to assessment of the pediatric lower quarter Utilize pediatric lower extremity & foot anatomy, & the principles of orthopedic development, as related to the development & performance of pediatric gait Implement appropriate treatment strategies for children with gait abnormalities

Target Audience

Confirmation Notes

This course meets the criteria for 11 contact hours (1.1) CEUs, Intermediate Level. Most Physical Therapy State Boards accept webinars as a live offering. Please check with your state board to confirm. Application has been made to the NM Board of Physical Therapy. Application has been made to the FL Physical Therapy Association for 13 continuing education contact hours. Approved by the NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Approved by the KY and OK Boards of Physical Therapy. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 13 contact hours. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 13.2 contact hours (1.3 CEUs). Education Resources, Inc. is an approved provider for Physical Therapy CEUs in the following states: CA, KY and TX. The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MI, MO, MS, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY. The following state boards of physical therapy either do not require course pre-approval or do not require CEUs for re-licensure: AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, MT, NE, ND, NH, SD, WA. NBCOT professional development provider – 11 PDUs. Approved provider of the FL Board of Occupational Therapy-CE Broker 13- hours. This course meets the approval of the TX Board of OT Examiners. 11 hours of this course qualify towards the discipline-specific hours for the 20-hour requirement for NDTA re-certification. They do NOT qualify towards the 8-hour NDTA Instructor requirement for re-certification. Application has been made to Illinois EI Training Program. Education Resources Inc. 266 Main St, Medfield, MA 02052 • 800-487-6530

Agenda

Live Webinar for Therapists. Two Sessions for 11 Contact Hours (1.1 CEUs) Please download Brochure for full schedule This course clearly explains the significant components of evaluation and treatment of pediatric gait, in a clinically relevant manner. Flaws of a “wait and see” approach will be discussed, while supporting proactive & preventive intervention with proposed methods for deliberate, realistic & effective intervention for pediatric gait. The increased prevalence of developmental delay will be considered, with proposed etiologies, assessment of pre-gait skill performance, related orthopedic consequences and the future effects of this diagnosis on postural control and ambulation. Neuroplasticity, and the opportunities it provides for therapists, is explained. Orthopedic development is presented as it concerns appropriate development of an adequate base of support and assessment of the pediatric lower quarter. In summary, participants will leave with skills and treatment tools to immediately put into practice.

Description

This course clearly explains the significant components of evaluation and treatment of pediatric gait, in a clinically relevant manner. Flaws of a “wait and see” approach will be discussed, while supporting proactive & preventive intervention with proposed methods for deliberate, realistic & effective intervention for pediatric gait.