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PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Continuing Education Courses
Baby Steps: Building Ambulation
Interventions
For the 0-3 population with Posture and Movement Dysfunction
Sept 5, 6, & 7, 2008
In this course we will focus on pre-
and early ambulation in a population that is predisposed to rapid
and dramatic changes: the birth to three population. We will examine
typical and atypical preparation for and development of ambulation
in the infant and toddler. The impact of biomechanics, the
neuromuscular system, the sensory system, orthotics, tone
management, and equipment will be integrated as participants learn
to build intervention strategies to address ambulation early and
effectively in infants and toddlers with diagnoses such as CP,
developmental delay, prematurity, and Down Syndrome. Course material
will be presented using lecture, videos, lab, and group problem
solving.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
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Recognize and mediate adverse influences of the biomechanical, neuromuscular, and other body systems (respiratory, visual, sensory, GI, etc) on the development of ambulation in infants and toddlers.
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Develop and use pre-ambulation interventions to build the capacity for ambulation from early infancy.
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Develop and execute effective, evidence based intervention programs to improve ambulation by selecting from a wide variety of approaches and supports including handling, treadmill, taping, garments, and functional electrical stimulation
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Adjust intervention strategies to improve effectiveness of ambulation interventions by meeting the special needs of infants and toddlers with diagnoses of CP, developmental delay, prematurity, and Down Syndrome.
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Use principles of “benefit versus cost” as well as current evidence in selecting and progressing orthotics, temporary foot supports, and equipment to enhance functional ambulation.
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Assess for and recommend appropriate tone management adjuncts (medications, botox, etc) and provide effective interventions that maximize the window of opportunity
Jan
McElroy PT, MS, PCS
Jan McElroy graduated
from the School of Physical Therapy at the University of Missouri in
1972. She draws from 35 years of pediatric experience with the 0-3
yr population in a wide range of settings including NICU, acute
care, Early Intervention, outpatient, and inpatient rehabilitation.
Jan’s teaching experience
includes clinical, classroom, and continuing education settings. She
is currently adjunct faculty at the University of Missouri School of
Physical Therapy and is primary physical therapy faculty on the TIPS
for KIDS grant. Her national continuing education short courses
focus on baby treatment, treatment of infants born preterm, serial
casting and temporary foot supports, and gait. Jan is currently a
NDTA pediatric PT instructor candidate assisting in Neuro-Development
Treatment 8 week pediatric and 3 week advanced baby courses.
Jan’s attends the Doctor
of Science Program in Pediatrics at Rocky Mountain University of
Health Professions. She is currently conducting research in lower
extremity movement patterns in infants born full term and preterm,
baby treatment, and the effects of treadmill training.
Jan
owns a private pediatric PT clinic in Columbia, Missouri.
Day 1
8:30 Introduction and Course Overview
9:00 Implications of skeletal development in the child birth to
3 years
10:30 Break
10:45 Elements of Gait
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Gait component changes lab
3:00 Break
3:15 Impact of systems on development of upright function
5:00 Adjourn
Day 2
8:30 Review and Questions
9:00 Pregait preparation
10:30 Break
10:45 Pregait techniques lab
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Development of atypical gait in different populations
3:00 Break
3:15 Orthotics, temporary supports and equipment
5:00 Adjourn
Day 3
8:30 Review and Questions
9:00 Treatment adjuncts: taping, garments, treadmill, estim
10:30 Break
10:45 Tone management adjuncts
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Problem Solving
2:30 Questions and Wrap-up
3:00 Adjourn
$475.00 before Aug 1, 2008
$550.00 after Aug 1, 2008
Course is full. Registration is closed.
Texas Children's Hospital
Feigin Center
1st Floor Large Conference Room
1102 Bates
Houston, Texas 77030
Residence Inn Marriott
7710 Main St.
Houston, TX 77030
713-351-1399
Contact: Mary Fonseca
Rate: $85/night, queen suite w/ full kitchen
Full breakfast buffet
Hotel Shuttle Hours: M-F 6:30am-9pm, Sat-Sun 10am-8pm
Super Shuttle
713-523-8888
*Call for rates
Mitzi Wiggin, MS, PT
832-826-6107
mmwiggin@texaschildrenshospital.org
Continuing
education contact hours as 20.5 or 2.05 ceu/s have been applied for
through TPTA and TOTA.
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