IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
It is recommended that therapists first take Anjali Gupta’s on-demand course: Torticollis: The Basics -What Every Therapist Needs to Know before taking this Comprehensive course. While not a prerequisite, it is suggested to give therapists a baseline of foundational information on the etiology, evaluation, and treatment of infants with torticollis.
*These two courses can be purchased as an on-demand series at a discounted rate. Click here to view the bundled series rates and information if interested in purchasing both courses together.
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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:
3.5 hours
Assessment
Taking A History – Why it Matters
- Maternal Factors
- Medical/Surgical Factors
Systems Assessment
- Musculoskeletal Alignment
- Head/Neck
- UE/Shoulder Complex
- Rib Cage Alignment and Breathing Patterns
- Spine (MFS, palpation, range of motion scales)
- Pelvis
- Tibia/Foot
- Breathing Patterns
- Vision
- Vestibular
- Behavioral Cues
- VBI Testing
CASE ANALYSIS
3.5 Hours
Interventions: Clinical Pathways/Protocols/Outcomes
- Normal Development
- Labs
- Manual Stretching
- Alignment (OA release, coccyx, O-C2 distraction)
- Spine, pelvis, wrist, navicular
- Scar Tissue if Present
- Fascial Correction (KT, skin rolling, MFR)
- Functional Range of Motion
- Trigger Points
- Functional Strengthening
- Vision
- Vestibular
3.5 Hours
Questions/Case Studies/break out groups
Documentation
Positioning/Including NICU
Botox/Surgical Intervention
Pulling it all Together
30 minutes
Post Test
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.
Anjali worked closely with the late Cindy Miles in APTA’s pediatric section and she is thrilled to continue Cindy's teaching of Plagiocephaly and Torticollis for ERI.
Financial Disclosure: Anjali Gupta receives an honorarium from Education Resources, Inc.
Non Financial Disclosure: Anjali Gupta has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Once you purchase an online course you will have access to the course materials. If you have purchased this course, please ensure you have logged in to your account in order to take the exam.
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.
Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 11 contact hours (1.1 CEUs). Intermediate level. License #______________.
Education Resources Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 12300. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 11 contact hours 1.1 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 11 units. Provider for the FL Occupational Therapy Association CE Broker for 13 CE Hours - approval #20-1332095. ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the CEU Participant Form from the ASHA. Approved CE Provider for up to 1.1 CEU’s. ASHA credits are accepted by the TX Department of License and Renewal. This course has been approved by the MD State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 11 Continuing Education Hours. Approved by the MN Board of Physical Therapy for 11 CE Hours, #13530. Approval #2601-171by the NJ State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 11 CEC's. Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 13 contact hours. The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 11 hours of EI credential credit in the area of Intervention. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 13 contact hours (1.3 CEUs). Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 11 contact hours. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #2810017TX for 11 CCUs and meets continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs licensure renewal in TX. Approved Provider by the NM Board of Physical Therapy for 11 CE Hours. Approved Provider for OK State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision #BAP202310003. 11 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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