#7314 RECWEB Interventions for Patients with Brachial Plexus Injury from Infancy through Adolescence:WholeBody Considerations

Course overview

This two hour webinar will focus on therapeutic techniques used to facilitate improved alignment and muscle re-education for function for patients diagnosed with obstetrical brachial plexus injury. Infants with OBPI are immediately identified at birth. The injuries most commonly occur as a result of a difficult birth. A thorough evaluation of the infant, child, or adolescent is critical to assess specific areas of weakness, abnormal movement patterns, and alignment of the whole body throughout the developmental lifespan. The occupational and physical therapists need an understanding of muscle function and development that occurs as the infant continues to mature and develop. The OT PT will learn evaluation and intervention strategies for each stage of recovery throughout infancy, childhood, and teen years. The participants will be presented with a detailed overview of the anatomy of the initial nerve injury and the muscular and bony sequelae that often results in lifelong neuromuscular and orthopedic challenges. Developmental biomechanics in relation to treatment will be reviewed. Treatment interventions used for infant/child/adolescent may include: Kinesio tape, Fabrifoam wraps, casting, orthotics, and compression orthotics. (Intermediate)