Pediatric Pelvic Floor and Constipation

Description

Pediatric Pelvic Floor and Constipation

1) To understand the development of the pelvic floor muscles during infancy through gross motor skill acquisition.
2) To learn why infants and children develop constipation and learn what medical strategies are used to alleviating the constipation.
3) To learn PT interventions (exercises and massage) to help alleviate constipation.
4) To understand how proper positioning in standers, on the toilet and chairs can help toddlers with special needs with elimination.

Location Advocate Children's Hospital
1675 W Dempster Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Date 6/22/2016 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (Check in 12:15 PM)
Sponsor Pediatric Therapies
Trainer Janette Stefani, PT
Contact Margarita Redmond (847) 723-4532 margarita.redmond@advocatehealth.com
Principles 2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
Credit Hours 0.5 - Atypical Development
0.5 - Intervention
0.5 - Typical Development
Cost Free to Advocate Associates
Status Closed