Developmental Orthopedics: A Review of Operating Processes with Implications for Management

Course overview

This program features an overview of somatosensory function and development, the role of postural control in movement acquisition and physiologic adaptation, skeletal modeling mechanisms and influences, and ideal and pathomechanical features of orthopedic development of the trunk and selected aspects of the extremities. Instructor describes selected musculoskeletal assessments and the clinical implications of their findings and brings them to therapeutic and orthotic management planning designed to optimize bone and joint development via building postural control and movement skills. The relevance of the findings obtained in the musculoskeletal assessment to target selected interventions is made evident in videotaped cases. TARGET AUDIENCE: Rehabilitation team members, including physical therapists, orthotists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. TOTAL HOURS: 14