OBJECTIVES
Learning Objectives
Participants completing this course will be able to:
1. Define postural control and list 3 reasons it is considered foundational for motor skill development.
2. Identify 10 components of a contemporary model of postural control.
3. Relate the dynamic connections between these components.
4. Compare and contrast the current postural control literature for children with different diagnoses.
5. Discuss appropriate assessment strategies for different postural control components that can be implemented in the school environment.
6. Illustrate appropriate treatment strategies for children with differing postural control challenges that address issues in the components discussed in the school environment.
Target Audience
Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists
Course Level
Intermediate
FACULTY
Shelley Mannell, BSc, BHScPT
Shelley Mannell is a Physical Therapist with over 30 years experience serving babies, children and adolescents across a spectrum of neurological and developmental disabilities. She integrates a broad range of clinical skills and research to provide innovative neurobiology-informed treatment of children with movement disorders. Shelley founded HeartSpace Physical Therapy for Children in order to support clients and families as they matured through the lifespan.
Shelley began teaching as a clinical faculty member in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University and remains committed to improving the care for children through clinical education and research. Shelley is certified in both Neuro-Developmental Treatment and Sensory Integration. She is also a certified children’s yoga and meditation facilitator and the co-creator of Dynamic Core for Kids, an evidence-based approach to central stability for children with motor and sensory challenges. Shelley also provides mentoring to therapists world-wide through her blog and her online program. As a respected international speaker, Shelley discusses the dynamic systems nature of the development of postural control and its application to assessment and intervention for children with sensory and motor challenges. www.heartspacept.com
COURSE SCHEDULE
LIVE On-Line Course
8:00 am – 3:00 pm EST
8:00 AM – A 21st century model of postural control
8:30 – Muscle Tone
9:00 – Emotional Regulation
9:45 – Break
10:00 – Musculoskeletal Components
10:30 – Neuromuscular Synergies
11:00 – Anticipatory and Reactive Mechanisms
12:00 PM – Lunch
12:45 – pm The Vestibular System
1:15 – The Visual System
1:45 – The Proprioceptive and Tactile Systems
2:15 – Internal Representations and Stability Limits
2:35 – Cognitive Resources
2:50 – Q & A
3:00 – End
CEU'S
Educational Credits
6 contact hours
A post-test will be required at the completion of this webinar.
Approved for 6 contact hours by NYSED’s State Board for PT.
Approved by NJBPTE for 6 contact hours approval. Approval #2201-365
TSI is an AOTA Approved Provider of Professional Development. PD activity approval ID# Pending. This Live PD is offered at .6 CEU’s, Intermediate level, Domain of OT: OT Service Delivery. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
DISCOUNTS
Group Discount
Early $225.00* | Regular $250.00 USD
*Early registration must be received 14 days prior to seminar
VALID UNTIL Jan 11, 2024
3 or more registrants – Early – $212.94 | Regular – $236.60 (use code group3)
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