#356 Pediatric Postural Control and Acquisition of Motor Skills... Includes Hand

#356 Pediatric Postural Control and Acquisition of Motor Skills... Includes Hand is organized by MotivationsCEU and will be held on Jan 30, 2027 at Dayton Children's Hospital - Main Campus,Dayton, Ohio, United States of America.

Description:
This one-day course explores key components of pediatric sensorimotor development with an emphasis on postural control and the acquisition of functional motor skills. Discussion will focus on assessment strategies, postural alignment, and the influence of center of mass and ground reaction forces on movement. Participants will learn to identify primary impairments and underlying causative factors that impact motor development. Developmental biomechanics will be examined in relation to both evaluation and treatment, with particular attention to muscle activation and movement efficiency. Hands-on lab sessions will emphasize facilitation of weight shift, transitional movements, and postural control from infancy through adolescence to promote more optimal movement patterns. Common gait deviations and alignment issues will be reviewed, including toe-walking and crouch gait. The course will also address impairments seen in children with low tone and cerebral palsy, highlighting their impact on function and participation. Instruction will be supported through lecture, demonstration, video analysis, group discussion, and case study application to enhance clinical reasoning and intervention planning.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the participants will be able to: 1. Identify at least two specific developmental features of the trunk, upper extremities, and lower extremities in both typically and atypically developing children. 2. Describe at least three key components of proper alignment and explain how they contribute to the support and initiation of movement patterns in the pediatric population. 3. Apply knowledge of biomechanical alignment, muscle function, and range of motion to justify and implement appropriate handling and facilitation techniques. 4. Based on identified alignment dysfunctions and impairments, develop at least two appropriate and evidenceinformed treatment strategies. 5. Demonstrate a foundational understanding of typical pediatric gait parameters and identify common gait deviations, with focus on toe-walking and crouch gait. 6. Utilize basic observational and hands-on assessment techniques to identify primary factors affecting pediatric gait and movement patterns. 7. Relate assessment findings to underlying biomechanical and neuromotor causes and discuss their impact on functional mobility and participation. 8. Analyze case studies of children with neuromotor impairments and determine appropriate interventions, including adjunctive strategies to support comprehensive treatment planning.