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Brachial Plexus Birth Injury Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment
Rehab Education
Format(s): Live Seminars
Discipline(s): Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy / Speech-Language
Contact Hours: 15
Registration Fee: $549.00
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
Confirmation Notes
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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