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:
Assess Toe Walking through a holistic view of the child, including the relevance of significant stages of gait development. Learn the assessment of pre-gait skill performance & functional development of an adequate base of support as it relates to toe walking in addition to the related orthopedic consequences and future effects of this diagnosis on postural control and ambulation.
Participants will gain a greater understanding of the Toe Walking gait pattern as it compares to ideal gait. Science & research findings are described from a clinical perspective. Age specific values & assessment procedures are presented.
Case Studies are utilized to demonstrate how to modify commercial (“regular”) shoes and adjust pre-fabricated orthoses. Specific recommendations for use in conjunction with therapeutic taping are included to improve function in treatment sessions with children who Toe Walk.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify characteristics of the toe walking gait in the B-3 population.
- Correlate the principles of orthopedics to the development of pediatric functional mobility.
- Modify a commercial/regular shoe to improve quality of functional mobility in an infant or toddler.
AUDIENCE:
Birth to three therapists including OTs, PTs, SLPs, and Special Educators working in the Outpatient – hospital, Outpatient – private practice, Early intervention/home care
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Toe Walking: Relevance for the Birth – 3 yo Clinician (30 mins):
- Marker for early diagnosis & intervention
- Why Intervene?
- Bone modeling
- Development of stability & postural control
- Significant stages of Gait Development (45 mins):
- Primary standing
- Secondary standing
- Cruising
- High guard
- Anterior Center of Mass
- Heel strike & trunk rotation
- Necessity of a Stable Base of Support (45 mins):
- Foot function & alignment
- Shoe modifications
- Case Studies (60 mins):
- #1: shoe modifications & therapeutic taping
- #2: shoe modifications & pre-fabricated orthotics
Liesa 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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Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 3 contact hours (0.3 CEUs). Intermediate level. License #______________.
Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11368. This Distance Learning-Independent Course is offered at 3 contact hours 0.3 CEUs (Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery & Foundational Knowledge). AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products or clinical procedures. This course can be used toward your NBCOT renewal requirements for 3 units. Provider for the FL Occupational Therapy Association CE Broker for 3.5 CE Hours - approval #____. ASHA CE Provider (Intermediate level). This session applies 0.3 ASHA CEUs toward approval but must be combined with all Part A Sessions to receive ASHA CEUS. ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. Approved by the FL Physical Therapy Association for 3.5 CE Hours - approval #_______. This course has been approved by the MD State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 3 Continuing Education Hours. This session applies __ CE hours toward approval but must be combined with entire course to receive approval by the MN Board of PT, #______. Approval #____ by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for ___ CECs. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 3.5 contact hours. The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for ____ hours of EI credential credit in the area of Intervention. Approved provider by the NY State Board of PT for 3.5 contact hours (0.35 CEUs). This session applies 3 hrs. toward approval but must be combined with entire course to receive approval by the OH PT Association - Approval #___. Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 3 contact hours. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #2210017TX for 3 CCUs and meets continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs licensure renewal in TX. Approved Provider for OK State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision #BAP202310003. 3 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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