PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF TORTICOLLIS

Instructor: Anne Pleva, PT, PCS

This one day course is a discussion of current evaluation and treatment of infant torticollis.  It is designed for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Occupational Therapy Assistants.  Emphasis is on a problem-solving approach developing an individualized treatment plan for each unique child.  The course also includes discussion on research, anatomy, and case examples/discussion.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the Etiology of Torticollis
2. Understand the Anatomy and Kinesiology Related to Torticollis
3. Review Current Literature
4. Develop Comprehensive Evaluation Skills and Complete a Differential Diagnosis
5. Implement Treatment Techniques and Develop an Individualized Home Exercise Program

THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT OF BIRTH-RELATED BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY

Instructor: Laura Lange, OTR

This one day course is a discussion of current evaluation and treatment of infants and children with birth-related brachial plexus injury.  It is designed for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Physical Therapy Assistants.  Emphasis is on clinical assessment and decision making for the development of individualized treatment plans.  The course also includes discussion on anatomy, development, surgical options, current research, and case examples.

Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Gain Knowledge in Neuroanatomy, Musculoskeletal Anatomy, and in Kinesiology as it Relates to the Brachial Plexis Injury (BPI)
2. Develop an Understanding of Surgical Options
3. Articulate Typical Infant and Early Childhood Motor Development and Critical Elements Related to the Development of the Infant/Child with BPI
4. Demonstrate Effective Clinical Assessment Skills
5. Demonstrate Effective Clinical Decision Making in Order to Formulate and Implement a Treatment Plan Based Upon: a) the child's age and developmental level, b) the type/severity of BPI, and c) pre/post or non-surgical candidate