Essentials for Assessing and Treating the Pediatric Orthopedic and Sports Patient

Treating our pediatric population more effectively not only allows us to alleviate their pain and return them back to activities quicker, but it also helps us make them better movers into their adult years. There are many differences that are easily noticed between the adult and pediatric population. It is essential that health care providers know all the ins and outs of their pediatric population to ensure they are giving the safest and most effective care. The pediatric patient has many variables to consider, including the ever-changing musculoskeletal system and the developing psychosocial system that play a major role in their healthcare.

This workshop will equip attendees with the latest evidence-based evaluation and treatment skills needed to effectively treat their pediatric patients. Lecture sessions willhighlight the essentials that clinicians need when working with pediatric spine, upper extremity, and lower extremity patients. Special focus will be placed on lab sessions, which will equip attendees with tools for assessing and treating patients when they return to the clinic the next day.

*Hands on lab will be modified for Web based delivery formats into recorded demonstrations

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Highlights

• Expand your practice to better treat pediatric patients with both orthopedic and sportsinjuries
• Improve your evaluation and diagnosing skills by practicing the most evidence-based tools for your pediatric population
• Effective exercise and manual treatments to get your pediatric patients back to activities quickly and as safely as possible
• Hands-on labs for treatment skills for the spine, upper extremity, and lower extremity
• Parent/caregiver education and psychosocial considerations to improve compliance