This CEU program consists of 3 streaming videos.
Using the Therapy Ball to Treat the Pediatric Patient (55 min.)
Presented by Barbara Hypes, P.T. Using the Therapy Ball to Treat the Pediatric Patient guides the viewer through the use of the therapy ball with various patients and disability types. Components of control such as ROM, mobility, synergistic motor control, alignment and motor planning are discussed and demonstrated.
Treating a 1 Year Old Who Presents with Processing Challenges(75 min.)
Presented by Barabara Hypes, P.T. Treating a 1 Year Old Who Presents with Processing Challenges presents characteristics of processing issues and intervention concepts designed to help the child integrate sensorimotor processess.
Gaining Control of the Trunk: Treatment of a Young Child with Spasticity(30 min.)
Presented by Regi Boehme, OTR. Gaining Control of the Trunk: Treatment of a Young Child with Spasticity, Gaining Trunk Control in a Child with Spasticity demonstrates aspects of physical handling assessment and treatment for a child with spasticity. Emphasis is placed on improving trunk function, weight bearing over the hips, and organizing head movements.
There are no handouts for this course.
1. Describe the potential benefits of using a therapy ball in treatment.
2. Describe the differences between sensory processing problems and typical hypotonia.
3. Describe some basic treatment techniques used for children with spasticity.
Level I Introductory/ no prerequisites required.
Accepted by NBCOT for PDUs. Approved by New York State PT Board, California PT Board, Illinois PT Board. For other State PT Board approvals click on CEU Course Approvals on the CEU Course Listing Page.
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