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Children with complex medical problems are surviving to adulthood. Unfortunately, many reach adulthood with adverse musculoskeletal consequences of survival such as spinal deformities (thoracic kyphosis, scoliosis, tightness), rib cage restrictions (pectus deformities, rib flares, asymmetry, tightness), which in turn, limits shoulder, trunk, and hip/pelvis mobility. Repetitive stresses due to atypical movements/compensations predispose these children to the development of chronic pain conditions.
This 3-day course will look specifically at why these limitations tend to occur and what can be done to minimize their development. The goal is to improve therapists’ knowledge and confidence in using musculoskeletal techniques that affect both quality, and potentially quantity of life. Participants will spend most of the course in lab. The focus will be on the rib cage, trunk, and spine. The target audience is pediatric PTs and OTs. Adult therapists are encouraged to attend as well as they will be treating this population as adults. Other disciplines are invited to attend as they see the need.
Target Audience: The target audience is pediatric PTs and OTs. Adult therapists are encouraged to attend as well as they will be treating this population as adults. Other disciplines are invited to attend as they see the need.
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