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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this interactive NEW course, we will take a more in-depth look at assessment and treatment of children with torticollis and integrates different approaches. 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. Learning opportunities will transpire through lecture, case reports, group problem solving, video review, and lab practicum. The extensive use of pictures and videos throughout the intensive course materials will allow participates to problem solve and identify movement and tissue impairments related to the diagnosis of torticollis, providing functional ways to evaluate and treat.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Choose evidenced based treatment regimens for torticollis.
- Utilize a comprehensive systems approach to evaluate a child with torticollis
- Implement strategies to cultivate parent/caregiver’s understanding of torticollis’ global impact and compliance with the HEP/follow-up recommendations.
- Establish individualized treatment plans including dosing based on severity.
- Integrate vision and vestibular assessment and treatment in the management of torticollis
- Apply assessment and treatment strategies to treat the flexible bony misalignment
- Relate upper cervical spine alignment to tight oral tissues
- Apply interventions to improve postural symmetry in a child with torticollis.
AUDIENCE:
This course is recommended for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists working in acute care, EI, home health, neurology, NICU, orthopedics and pediatric settings.
ON-DEMAND SCHEDULE:
TBD – Add in after video is edited
Anjali Gupta, PT, MSPT, CLT, has been a pediatric physical therapist for more than 20 years specializing in treatment of children with cerebral palsy, torticollis, and NICU. She currently works at Texas Children’s Hospital as the manager of Clinical Education and Research. She provides education programming, mentoring, and develops training programs for therapy staff. She served as the co-chair of programming committee for the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy for the national Combined Sections Meeting for several years and is currently the vice – chair of the Neonatology Special Interest Group.
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Once you purchase an online course, you will have the opportunity to take an exam to test your retention of the material. If you have purchased this course, please ensure you have logged in to your account in order to take the exam. The exam must be completed with a pass rate of 80% or more in order to receive your certificate of attendance.
