This session is part of two comprehensive series:
Birth to Three Annual Conference 2 PROGRAM A – ON-DEMAND
and
Birth to Three Annual Conference 2 – ON-DEMAND
COURSE DESCRIPTON:
This dynamic course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking a deep understanding of pediatric neurological diagnoses from foundational anatomy to advanced therapeutic interventions. Participants will explore the intricate anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems, gaining insights into their roles and interactions in impacting a child’s overall development.
Explore the intricate anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous systems, gaining insights into their roles and interactions in impacting a child’s overall development. Examine common diagnoses including brain injuries (traumatic, ischemic, anoxic), spinal cord injuries, and various neuromuscular disorders. Learn to assess children with neurological disorders using clinical exam findings related to tone, range of motion, spasticity, and strength. Apply the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model to evaluate body structure/function, activity, and participation limitations. Review administration of specific assessment tools including the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Exam (HINE), the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Infant Test of Neuromuscular Disorder, WHO Motor Milestones, and norm-referenced tests to track progress and guide treatment. Case example will focus on examples of interventions that enhance neuroplasticity and support achievement of developmental milestones.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Utilize understanding of the child’s anatomy to correlate with exam findings.
- Identify the common functional impairments seen in children with neurological disorders.
- Recognize appropriate evaluation techniques and outcome measures to assess progress.
- Apply appropriate therapy interventions to optimize neuroplasticity for improved independence with functional mobility.
AUDIENCE:
Birth to three therapists including OTs, PTs, SLPs, and Special Educators working in these settings Acute/in-patient care, Outpatient – hospital, Outpatient – private practice, Rehab, and Early intervention/home care.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Differentiating the Central & Peripheral Systems and their Impacts on evaluation and treatment
- Central system
- Peripheral system
- Common Pediatric Neurological Diagnoses B-3
- Diagnosis pathophysiology
- Brain Injury
- Traumatic
- Ischemic
- Anoxic
- Spinal Cord
- Neuromuscular
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
- Evaluating a child with a neurological disorder
- Common clinical exam findings
- Tone
- Range of motion
- Spasticity
- Strength
- Based on the WHO ICF model for body structure/function, activity, and participation limitations.
- Evaluation techniques and outcome measures for neurological diagnoses
- Hammersmith Infant Neurological Exam- HINE
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Infant Test of Neuromuscular Disorder
- WHO Motor Milestones
- Norm Referenced Tests
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Focusing on components of Neuroplasticity
- Developmental interventions
- Technology as an Intervention
- Application to a Case Example across the Continuum of Care.
- Brain
- Spine
- Neuromuscular
Dr. Meghan Moore Burk PT, DPT, PhD, is a Physical Therapist III at Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHC). She honed her expertise through a residency in Neurological Physical Therapy at The Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) and served as a teaching assistant and clinical instructor in the University of Delaware PT program. She is a board-certified Neurological Clinical Specialist. Dr. Moore’s clinical and research interests center on neuromuscular and other pediatric neurological conditions. At CHC, she is part of the Neuromuscular Program for Muscle Disorders and works as a Research Therapist on clinical trials investigating antisense oligonucleotides, gene therapy, and myostatin inhibitors. Her research focuses on the impact of these therapies on patients with neuromuscular diseases, using functional outcomes measures.
Dr. Moore is also an accomplished author, contributing to research articles and presenting at national and international conferences. She is actively involved in industry-sponsored advisory boards that shape physical therapy standards of care. She earned her PhD in Health Science with a focus on Neurologic Rehabilitation in 2024 from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Dr. Moore completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of California, San Francisco, and San Francisco State University.
Financial Disclosures: Meghan Moore Burk receives a speaking fee when she teaches for ERI.
Non-Financial Disclosures: Meghan Moore Burk has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
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