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Postural control and shoulder girdle, alignment, mobility, and stability directly impact posture as well as
upper and lower extremity function. Individuals with neuromotor disorders are significantly more
challenged in organizing postural control and activating shoulder girdle control for functional reach and
supporting. Understanding the relationship between the shoulder girdle, trunk and pelvis is critical to
improve functional skills and participation in individuals with neurological conditions.
This 2 day course will focus on the foundational elements of postural control and their relationship to UE
supporting, reach and grasp. Shoulder girdle impairments common in children and adolescents with
neuromuscular dysfunction will also be discussed. Lectures, labs, videos and small group problem
solving will be used to illustrate clinical assessment and treatment strategies to impact impaired postural
control and atypical shoulder girdle function for improved participation. Incorporating input from sensory
systems, the importance of environmental set up, and awareness of the intention to move are
emphasized as important considerations in addressing postural control and the reaching, supporting and
stabilizing roles of the UE for function. During this course you will learn strategies that you can
immediately use in your clinical practice.
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