Pediatric Hand Therapy and Orthotic Intervention for Musculoskeletal Conditions (Jul 14 - Aug 11, 2024)
Pediatric Hand Therapy and Orthotic Intervention for Musculoskeletal Conditions is organized by Rehab Education and will be held from Jul 14 - Aug 11, 2024.
What You Will Learn:
By the end of this course, participants will:
• Identify 3 unique aspects of hand therapy for pediatric patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Identify the appropriate age norms for 3 specific developmental skills below the age of 5 years that affect hand skill development
• List 3 pediatric evaluation tools that are standardized for use on pediatric patients with upper extremity conditions.
• Choose 2 treatment techniques that would be appropriate to utilize after surgery for a pediatric patient with one of the following conditions: brachial plexus palsy, upper extremity trauma, congenital hand conditions, neuromuscular disorders, and rheumatologic conditions
• Identify 3 ways to improve compliance and wear time with orthotic intervention for a pediatric patient with musculoskeletal conditions
• Compare two differences in treatment of flexor tendon repair of the hand for pediatric patients vs. adult patients.
• Adapt 3 common items found in the home or clinic into treatment or home program ideas for improving motion or function of the upper extremity
• Create 6 orthoses, from beginning of the design process to the finalization of the orthotic fabrication, correctly utilizing all of the orthotic mechanical principles.
• Critique each fabricated orthosis for correct fit by utilizing 3 factors: freedom of distal joints, 3 points of pressure, appropriate application of straps.
• Propose 3 appropriate therapy goals and treatment strategies for the pediatric patient with neuromuscular condition described in the scenario.