Description
Who is this course for?
Physical therapists – This course is full of fresh and creative evidence-based ideas that you’ll be able to put to use right away in your treatment sessions.
Occupational therapists – If you consider yourself a whole-body therapist with a practice that extends beyond table-top activities to help kids build skills through movement – this is the course for you!
This course is designed for introductory level practitioners and no prerequisites are required.
*Please reach out to us at theinspiredtreehouse@gmail.com to inquire about our group pricing options!
*Approved by the Ohio Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Boards for 2.0 continuing education hours for occupational and physical therapists. Therapists in other states can contact their state licensure board to inquire about applying for credit in their state. The course also fills a professional development requirement for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
What You Get With Your Purchase
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-access to the 2-hour video course
-a link to the post-test to be eligible for a continuing education certificate
-access to The Inspired Treehouse private Facebook group, where you can ask questions to Laurie Gombash about the video presentation and exchange treatment ideas with other pediatric therapists enrolled in the course!
-access to a bonus video where Laurie shows some of her favorite treatment materials in action!
Course Outline:
Introduction/Course Objectives
Rehabilitative Therapies in Cerebral Palsy
A Systematic Review of Interventions for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Intensive Upper Extremity Training
Case Study
Strength Training and Muscle Strength
Core Stability for Maximizing Function in School
Upper Extremity, Core, and Lower Extremity Strengthening
Gait & Cerebral Palsy
Reactive Balance Training to Improve Postural Control in Children with CP
Integrating academics into your therapy practice
Yoga for Pediatric Populations
Bonus Therapy Activities & Ideas
Course Objectives:
-Discuss the practical application of evidence-based pediatric therapy
-Identify effective treatment interventions for immediate use with children in the therapy setting
-Develop treatment strategies based on clinical experience and evidence to engage children
