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Digital Seminar

Pediatric Gait: Science-Based Examination & Intervention


Faculty:
Paula Cox, PT, DSc, PCS, NDT,
Duration:
5 Hours 22 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Dec 30, 2015
Product Code:
WDS020131
Brochure Code:
WDPTPEDGT (P)
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
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Never expires.

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Description

Interventions with Pediatric Gait: What Works & What Doesn't
For those who assist pediatric patients with gait, you know firsthand the crucial role that autonomous locomotion has on the lives of infants and children, especially in regards to participating with their peers. However, are you utilizing scientific practices in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of the children with whom you work? Are you using the latest and most appropriate interventions for pediatric gait disorders based on the evidence?

Find out how you can improve your care with children's gait in this 1-day course. Skillfully explore the science of pediatric rehabilitation through the presentation of the ICF as a framework for pediatric physical therapy practice. As a group, you review and discuss the component of typical, atypical, and pathological gait. In addition, you evaluate the most reliable and evidence-based tools to examine and assess skill levels and progress for children with commonly seen gait disorders. Return to your practice with the proper tools to move from an intuitive-based practice to a science-based practice, resulting in better outcomes for your clients.

 


Course Outline

KINEMATICS & KINETICS OF TYPICAL, ATYPICAL, & PATHOLOGICAL GAIT

  • Components of gait
  • Alignment of joints during gait
  • Force production and gait efficiency

 

INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF FUNCTION, DISABILITY, & HEALTH (ICF)

  • Review components of ICF
  • ICF as a framework for pediatric practice
  • Moving toward scientific practices

 

MEASUREMENT TOOLS

  • Psychometrically sound measurement tools
  • Valid and reliable measurement tools to assess gait

 

OUTCOME DEVELOPMENT

  • Using ICF to inform outcome development
  • Developing functional and measurable outcomes

 

INTERVENTION

  • What is evidence-based practice
  • Review presently used interventions for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal gait disorders
  • Neuroplasticity and motor learning, and their importance in intervention
  • Research that supports or refutes effectiveness of interventions for common pediatric gait disorders
  • Interventions for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular gait disorders with clear supportive evidence

 

OUTCOME MEASUREMENT

  • Review need for psychometrically sound measurement tools
  • Review valid and reliable outcome measurement tools

 

CASE STUDY

  • Assessment
  • Intervention
  • Outcome 

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Faculty

Paula Cox, PT, DSc, PCS, NDT, Related seminars and products


PAULA COX, PT, DSc, PCS, NDT, is a licensed physical therapist with more than 35 years of clinical experience in pediatric neurological and neuromuscular rehabilitation. Currently, she works as an adjunct professor at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois and operates a private pediatric practice in the Chicago area. Dr. Cox received her Advanced Master's degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Long Island and her Doctor of Science in Pediatric Rehabilitation from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Program. Her doctoral research examined the use of a robotic scooter, the SIPPC, to provide early autonomous locomotion for infants with Down syndrome.


Additional Info

Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive) Access never expires for this product.

Target Audience

Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Early Intervention Staff, Educators, Pediatric Clinic Directors, Pediatric Clinic Managers, Rehabilitation Nurses, Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Home Health Personnel

 

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Overall:      4.3

Total Reviews: 31

Comments

joyce r - SANTA MONICA, California

"great lecturer"

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