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Pediatric Post-Op Scar Management

Pediatric Post-Op Scar Management
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This course is part of Summit's Wound Care Certificate Series. Learn More about this an other certificate series available exclusively to Summit Subscribers

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  • Evidence-based assessments and interventions for postoperative scars in the pediatric population
  • Immediately improve pain, pliability, andappearance of postoperative scars and outcomes through the application of various techniques
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Over 100 million people acquire scars annually and 70% are children! Scars come with physical and psychological impacts that can be assessed therapeutically. Various co- morbidities include contracture, pain, and poor self-esteem. The course will cover reliable psychometric and objective assessment tools for evaluating scar adhesion and appearance. In addition, topical agents that can be used to decrease keloid scarring will be discussed. Demonstrations will allow participants to practice using the Adheremeter toassess scar tissue, review scar massage techniques, andelastic therapeutic taping strategies. Come get re-acquainted with the system of skin!

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

Delivery Format: Asynchronous, recorded video to be watched online at your leisure

Highlights

  • Evidence-based assessments and interventions for postoperative scars in the pediatric population
  • Immediately improve pain, pliability, andappearance of postoperative scars and outcomes through the application of various techniques
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5/5

Hannah (MI) on Feb 12, 2026

i enjoyed the several different treatment options and what may be best for pediatric patients such as vibration vs cupping.

5/5

Kaylee (ND) on Jan 30, 2026

i loved learning about scar tissue, and i can use this in my practice since i work with children.

4/5

Christine (PA) on Jan 20, 2026

good use of video to demonstrate assessment and treatment techniques.

5/5

Ellen (NM) on Dec 03, 2025

great info, well paced with techniques and photos examples which really add to the concepts

5/5

Meghann (OH) on Nov 24, 2025

really enjoyed the material%3b great presenter

5/5

Kayla (WV) on Aug 15, 2025

very interesting, great course

5/5

Madeleine (IA) on Jun 20, 2025

i think it could be a longer course. the material was really interesting

5/5

Kristin (CA) on Jun 16, 2025

appreciate the instant applicability of the things learned in this course.

5/5

Angela (IN) on May 28, 2025

i would have liked to see a video of you using the tuning fork or the soapstone tool.

5/5

Sharon (CA) on May 17, 2025

the videos were very helpful.

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