Practical. Evidence-Informed. Designed for Pediatric Therapists.
We offer single- and multi-day courses and webinars that blend clinical expertise with current research—so you don’t have to dig through the evidence yourself. Whether you're learning a new technique or strengthening your understanding of best practices, our sessions are built to support your work with children and families.
We offer single- and multi-day courses and webinars that blend clinical expertise with current research—so you don’t have to dig through the evidence yourself. Whether you're learning a new technique or strengthening your understanding of best practices, our sessions are built to support your work with children and families.
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy for Children with Cerebral Palsy
(2 day course)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will focus on typical musculoskeletal development and contrast this with common musculoskeletal issues in children with cerebral palsy (CP). These include muscle contractures, joint malalignment, and skeletal malalignment.
There will be a review of orthopaedic assessment techniques specifically targeting children with CP. This will include tone, ROM, torsional evaluation, and radiographic measurements.
We will review gait analysis and discuss common gait patterns and their causes for children with CP. We will examine the literature and explore conservative gait treatment techniques such as the use of orthoses and other positioning devices.
We will investigate musculoskeletal deformities requiring surgical interventions (hip displacement, SEMLS, foot surgeries), including surgical intervention techniques. The current evidence on the natural history of musculoskeletal changes in children with CP and the effectiveness of conservative treatment will be reviewed. "Hot topics" such as stretching, W-sitting, and standing programs will be discussed. Post-operative rehabilitation, including goals, treatment philosophies, and expected outcomes will be outlined.
OBJECTIVES:
(2 day course)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will focus on typical musculoskeletal development and contrast this with common musculoskeletal issues in children with cerebral palsy (CP). These include muscle contractures, joint malalignment, and skeletal malalignment.
There will be a review of orthopaedic assessment techniques specifically targeting children with CP. This will include tone, ROM, torsional evaluation, and radiographic measurements.
We will review gait analysis and discuss common gait patterns and their causes for children with CP. We will examine the literature and explore conservative gait treatment techniques such as the use of orthoses and other positioning devices.
We will investigate musculoskeletal deformities requiring surgical interventions (hip displacement, SEMLS, foot surgeries), including surgical intervention techniques. The current evidence on the natural history of musculoskeletal changes in children with CP and the effectiveness of conservative treatment will be reviewed. "Hot topics" such as stretching, W-sitting, and standing programs will be discussed. Post-operative rehabilitation, including goals, treatment philosophies, and expected outcomes will be outlined.
OBJECTIVES:
- Identify the natural history of musculoskeletal changes in children with CP and its impact on motor function, gait, and quality of life.
- Perform a comprehensive orthopaedic assessment for children with CP, including tests for skeletal alignment and examination of radiographs.
- Understand the current evidence on the effectiveness of conservative treatment techniques on musculoskeletal issues.
- Describe the most common surgical interventions for children with CP.
- Identify the goals of post-operative rehabilitation in order to create an appropriate treatment plan and maximize outcomes.
- Reflect on present practice and challenge traditional thinking with current literature.
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SCHEDULE Day 1 Orthopaedic Assessment and Hips
Day 2 Gait and Multilevel Orthopaedic Surgery
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THE YEAR'S TOP ARTICLES IN THE PHYSIOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY! (Webinar)
Tune in to hear about the top clinically relevant articles impacting the physiotherapy management of children with cerebral palsy. Kim and Chun will summarize the ten articles highlighting the impact on physiotherapy management of children with CP and how the information can be used to change your practice.
Objectives:
1. Understand the latest research related to the physiotherapy management of children with CP.
2. Reflect on present practice and challenge traditional thinking with current literature.
Tune in to hear about the top clinically relevant articles impacting the physiotherapy management of children with cerebral palsy. Kim and Chun will summarize the ten articles highlighting the impact on physiotherapy management of children with CP and how the information can be used to change your practice.
Objectives:
1. Understand the latest research related to the physiotherapy management of children with CP.
2. Reflect on present practice and challenge traditional thinking with current literature.
We’re excited to introduce a NEW one-day course this fall:
Untangling Tone: Managing Spasticity in CP
This practical course will cover the pathophysiology and assessment of spasticity, non-medical management strategies, and the physiotherapist’s role in supporting children before and after interventions like BOTOX and SDR.
Untangling Tone: Managing Spasticity in CP
This practical course will cover the pathophysiology and assessment of spasticity, non-medical management strategies, and the physiotherapist’s role in supporting children before and after interventions like BOTOX and SDR.