Live Webinar for Therapists. Complete one session for 7 Contact Hours (0.7 CEUs)
November 4, 2024
9:40 am EST • 8:40 am CST • 7:40 am MST • 6:40 am PST (US)
SAVE $15 when you register by September 23, 2024. Use coupon code EARLYBIRD15 at check out.
Registration includes access to the session and all handouts. Please download Brochure for full schedule.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
“Evaluation & Management of Toe Walking” challenged the clinician to ask the right questions and form a systematic approach to the child who “toe walks.” Chaos was replaced with clarity through an organized evaluation procedure that results in appropriate intervention. “In-Depth Clinical Applications” continues with additional detail on assessment & intervention.
Updated in 2023, Dr. Ritchie’s comprehensive Toe Walking specific Evaluation provides complementary information regarding rationale and an appropriate plan of care for each contributing factor to the toe walking gait. Previously introduced, The Act! (Assessment Criteria for Toe walking), is further utilized in a guided, evidence-based, detailed, decision-making process. Clinical application skills are enhanced via supplemental provided case studies.
Participants will apply information, from both The Act! & the Evaluation, to identify specific problems for each individual child. Both tools are then used to make decisions in order to implement appropriate & feasible interventions. Finally, Liesa guides the treating clinician towards an etiology-based problem list, suitable interventions & a relevant plan of care.
Since this new course builds on her first course, participants should attend Therapeutic Evaluation and Management of Toe Walking (Pediatric Equinus Gait) first. See below for 2024 course dates/times.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Utilize “The ACT” to focus treatments for improved floor mobility, walking, running, and/or playing in the child who toe walks.
- Determine the primary and secondary contributing factors (musculoskeletal, neuromotor or sensory) to Pediatric Toe Walking.
- Examine the research findings relative to gait, toe walking, atypical movement and sensory processing.
- Determine the appropriate use and implementation of “The Act!” and the “Toe Walking Evaluation.”
- Apply appropriate interventions based on the etiological category of toe walking.
- Choose an individualized treatment plan using “The Act!” and “Toe Walking Evaluation.”
- Analyze Case Studies in each etiological category to determine a specific Plan of Care.
- Select an appropriate shoe modification for a child who toe walks to facilitate improved standing tolerance for ADLs, walking, running, skipping, jumping, and/or playing.
- Identify four benefits of utilizing a multi-factorial, comprehensive approach for the management of Pediatric Toe Walking.
AUDIENCE:
This course is appropriate for pediatric PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs and Early Interventionists working with patients 0-3 or students aged 3-21 in Home Care or Outpatient settings.
PLEASE NOTE: Because the material in this course builds upon Liesa’s first course, participants should take Toe Walking: Evaluation and Treatment of Pediatric Equinus Gait – ON-DEMAND
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September 23, 25 and 30, 2024: Therapeutic Evaluations and Treatment of Toe Walking (Pediatric Equinus Gait) – Live Webinar before registering for this course.
Liesa M. Ritchie-Persaud, PT, DPT, PCS, is a licensed physical therapist with 33 years experience in the field of pediatric therapy. Liesa is the owner of "Know To Change," an organization dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of clinicians in pediatric practice. Both nationally and internationally, she has educated healthcare professionals in advanced treatment techniques, performed specialized practical training and provided consultative services. Liesa has worked in a variety of settings, including private pediatric clinics, schools, private homes, hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well as facilities overseas. Dr. Ritchie-Persaud is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor and also taught human anatomy, physiology. She received her Associate degree in 1993 and worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant while earning her B.S. in Organizational Leadership from Southern Nazarene University in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Ritchie-Persaud earned her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Findlay in Findlay, OH in 2003. She received her post-graduate Doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2011 and is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Liesa’s passion for helping others extends into her private life. She has volunteered as a Call Rape Advocate and Salvation Army volunteer. Her passion for travel has led her to teach and treat in Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, the Arab Emirates and Mexico, plus organizing and participating in mission work in Mexico, Ukraine and Palestine. Liesa’s wide range of clinical experience, organizational leadership, proficient teaching skills, motivation to improve the standard of care and enthusiasm and passion for her field make her an exciting and compelling instructor.
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This course meets the criteria for 7 contact hours (0.7 CEUs) Intermediate Level.
Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#06422. This Distance Learning-Interactive course is offered at 7 contact hours 0.7 CEUs. (Intermediate level, OT Service Delivery). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 7 units.
Approved provider of the FL Board of Occupational Therapy-CE Broker – 8 hrs. This course meets the approval of the TX Board of OT Examiners.
Application has been made to the FL Physical Therapy Association for 8 continuing education contact hours.
Approved by the MD Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Application has been made to the MN Board of Physical Therapy. Approved by the NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Application has been made to the OH Physical Therapy Association.
Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 8 contact hours. Application has been made to Illinois EI Training Program. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 8 contact hours (0.8 CEUs).
Education Resources, Inc. is an approved provider for Physical Therapy CEUs in the following states: CA, KY, OK and TX.
The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MA, 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, ME, MT, NE, ND, NH, SD, WA.
7 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.
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