Therapeutic Evaluation & Treatment of Tow Walking (Pediatric Equinus Gait) From a PT & OT Perspective

Description

This course already took place in October of 2017.
Description: A comprehensive seminar that provides valuable tools for evidence-based evaluation, assessment and treatment of pediatric toe walking with a
descriptive, organized approach for health care professionals.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Participants who complete the workshop are expected to be able to:
•IDENTIFY specific pathologies relevant to pediatric equinus gait.
•DEVELOP an organized evaluation approach and use the data to determine various etiologies of pediatric equinus gait.
•DISCUSS etiology-specific and age-appropriate assessment and management strategies for this population.
•APPLY effective examination, evaluation, intervention and treatment strategies to toe walking in the pediatric population.
•DESIGN an effective and individualized treatment plan for the pediatric patient.
•EXPLAIN the future consequences of incorrect intervention.
•GAIN confidence with the evaluation and treatment of pediatric toe walking.

Location St. Louis Children's Hospital
One Children's Place
St.Louis, MO 63110
Date 10/7/2017 8:00 AM - 10/8/2017 4:30 PM (Check in 7:30 AM)
Sponsor St.Louis Children's Hospital
Trainer Liesa M. Persaud
Contact Pam Carpenter (314) 358-4807 pamela.carpenter@bjc.org
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
6. Periodic monitoring
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 5.0 - Assessment
1.0 - Atypical Development
3.5 - Intervention
4.5 - Typical Development
Cost $180
Status Closed