Physical Therapy for Children- Module 3: Spinal Conditions, Muscular Dystrophy, and Myelodysplasia

Course Description:

This course was adapted from the textbook: Physical Therapy for Children, 4th Edition.  It provides the essential information needed by PTs, both student and professional, when working with children. Like the previous bestselling editions, the 4th edition follows the practice pattern categories of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and uses the IFC model of the disabling process as it presents up-to-date evidence-based coverage of treatment. In this latest edition, Suzann Campbell DeLapp, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Robert J. Palisano, PT, ScD and Margo N. Orlin, PT, PhD, have added more case studies and video clips, additional chapters and Medline-linked references online, and Evidence to Practiceboxes to make it easy to find and remember important information. 

Module 3: Spinal Conditions, Muscular Dystrophy, and Myelodysplasia covers chapters 8, 12, and 22.

• Chapter 8: Spinal Conditions
• Chapter 12: Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Chapter 22: Myelodysplasia 

Methods of Instruction:

Online course available via internet 

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers. 

Educational Level:

Intermediate 

Prerequisites:

None 

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Recognize the factors that influence the probability of progression of scoliosis
2. Differentiate between types of orthotic management
3. Recognize outcomes for persons with idiopathic scoliosis
4. Differentiate between types of kyphosis
5. Identify the types of spondylosis and spondylolisthesis
6. Differentiate between the classifications of Muscular Dystrophy
7. Recognize Duchenee's Muscular Dystrophy intervention considerations
8. List various methods to predict the termination of walking in adolescence
9. Recognize methods of mobility and spinal alignment
10. Differentiate between the classifications of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
11. Recognize the characteristics of Chronic Childhood Spinal Muscular Atrophy
12. Differentiate between the types of Myelodysplasia
13. Recognize the role of nutritional deficiencies in Myelodysplasia
14. Recognize the types of musculoskeletal deformities common with Myelodysplasia
15. Differentiate between motor levels using the International Myelodysplasia Study Group Criteria for Assigning Motor Levels
16. List early warning signs and symptoms of shunt dysfunction
17. Recognize possible causes of skin breakdown
18. Recognize physical therapy goals and strategies
19. List indications for lower limb orthoses
20. Differentiate between lesion levels  

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test