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2010 TXRPC Annual Meeting Continuing Education Course Outlines
Simply Seating Course Outline
The participant will:
• Become familiar with the evaluation process for seating systems.
• Be exposed to normal skeletal development in young child, orthopedic issues
that can occur in neurologically impaired child, as well as deterioration in older
population.
• Be exposed to skeletal abnormalities of the pelvis, spine and extremities and
seating options to address them.
• Become familiar with postural components and their impact on function, as well
as how certain seating choices can impact and improve postural control.
Also, the participant will be exposed to postural differences in the young child,
neurologically involved client and geriatrics patient.
a. musculoskeletal, b. neuromotor status, c. movement strategies, d. sensory systems
• Be exposed to pressure wound identification, causes and considerations for seating
a client effectively.
• Become aware of the importance of early mobility (12-15 months) for the non
functional client and the numerous positives, as well as negative repercussions if it
does not occur.
• Neuroplasticity will be discussed with regard to early intervention, specifically
independent mobility in a chair and muscle re-education through eating choices.
• Be exposed to research on wheelchair set up for efficiency and reduction of injury.
• Be exposed to the 4 propulsion patterns and which is most effective.
• Consider frame choice and set up for child, adult and geriatrics use.
• Be exposed to Freedom Designs equipment and proper application/specification of
equipment.
Lecture, case studies, research and possibly video will be used during the presentation.
Several diagnoses will be discussed throughout the seminar including CP, Spina Bifida,
Muscular Dystrophy, CVA, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, SCI and SMA.
*** This course is pending approval with the TPTA for .65 CEUs.
*** This course is University of Pittsburgh approved for 6.5 CECs.
Look Me in the Eye Course Outline
This course gives an encompassing overview for the beginner to intermediate audience, targeting the importance of good head position as it relates to numerous health and quality of life issues. The emphasis will be on review of common practice mat evaluation techniques, and how these findings relate to set up and seating choices.
Review basic neck, pelvis and leg anatomy.
Discuss the relationship between pelvic position and head position and how they both influence functional seating outcomes.
Review of abnormal reflexes and synergistic patterns of movement and their impact on seating.
Explore a variety of headrest options and help determine which configuration best suites your client’s needs.
*** This course is pending approval with the TPTA for .5 CEUs.
*** This course is IACET approved for 6.0 CECs.
An Evidence Based Approach to Standing and Walking for Children with Moderate to Severe Motor Dysfunction
This one day course will focus on infants and children with moderate to severe gross motor dysfunction. Standing and walking will be presented using a review of the evidence along with live case studies using videos of the presenter’s personal experiences during her research.
· Learn to read and interpret research articles for their clinical applications
· Understand the impact that early mobility has on cognition through the eyes of Stanford University neuropsychologist Dr. Roseanne Kermoian, PhD, whose research will be discussed at this seminar
· Review current studies on body weight support, treadmill training, and gait training using currently available equipment
· Participate in hands on treatment approaches with several children using current treatment techniques and state of the art equipment
*** This course is pending approval with the TPTA for .7 CEUs.
*** This course is IACET approved for 6.0 CECs.
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