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Presenting a forward perspective on the topic of personalized functional electrical stimulation (FES) in pediatrics and discussing its potential role in clinical practice is a major challenge, particularly when the goal is to provide clinicians with a guide to bridge the gap between laboratory, clinical research, and clinical practice. This 2-day course will offer an advanced practice model guided by the latest trend in the medical field to focus on patient-centered, personalized intervention. Published and unpublished data collected by Dr. Alon and other FES researchers will be presented. The course will include discussion of the latest technological advancement in FES systems, provide templates for clinical decisions regarding screening, testing, and establishing outcome measures specifically tailored to the pediatric population. A major portion of the course will focus on implementing the most effective treatment plans in the management of locomotion deficits (such as improving gait
performance), impairments such as improving trunk control and balance, and managing upper extremity functions such as grasping, manipulating, moving and releasing objects. Two “Hands On” practice sessions, one each day, will be included. Special topic will present a template for testing babies with Brachial Plexus Injury (BPI) and Spina Bifida to determine candidacy for FES utilization and if candidates, how to set an intervention program. The presentation will include live demonstration and numerous videos of actual clinical cases.
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