Manual Therapy for the Pediatric Shoulder & Spine (Mar 21, 2027)

Manual Therapy for the Pediatric Shoulder & Spine is organized by Summit Professional Education and will be held on Mar 21, 2027 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America.

Description:
Manual therapy is an effective intervention for the pediatric population, one that is often not found in continuing education for this area of practice. The shoulder/spine region is especially susceptible to joint dysfunction and pain due to the strain of repetitive use. Hands-on interventions can help mitigate impairments and functional limitations throughout the lifespan. Both typical developing children and children withdisabilities are at a high risk for pain and dysfunction in this area and pediatric therapists are charged with prevention, treatment, and education for all ages.

This course will provide an in-depth anatomy review of the shoulder/spine complex, and address how the regions work in conjunction to maintain erect posture and allow the most efficient use of the upper extremities. Participants will learn hands-on techniques for joint mobility and soft tissuerelease of all structures involved in both regions, as well as learn how faulty mechanics can lead to pain and loss ofactivity/participation in later years. Clinicians will immediately be able to implement treatment strategies and patient/ caregiver education once they return to the clinic.

Highlights:

• Hands-on review of cervical and shoulder anatomy and joint mechanics as it applies to the pediatric population
• Identify specific factors that make the pediatric patient susceptible to dysfunction in these regions
• Immediately implement manual therapy interventions to alleviate pain, correct dysfunctional jointmechanics, and improve functional mobility for yourclients
• Hands-on lab including several joint mobility and myofascial release techniques you can implement the next day in patient care

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze the root cause of dysfunction in theshoulder/spine complex and how the two regions work in conjunction.
2. Demonstrate hands-on palpation and interventions to restore normal joint mechanics and muscle turgor.
3. Apply manual treatment techniques to impairments and functional limitations unique to the pediatric population.

Outline:

1. Anatomy and Joint Mechanics
   1. Evaluation of the shoulder complex
   2. Evaluation of the cervical spine
   3. Scapulohumeral rhythm, overhead reach
   4. Thoracic spine mechanics
2. Interventions for Pediatric Patients
   1. Forward head posture, Kyphosis, and excessive Lordosis
   2. Wheelchair use
   3. Scoliosis
   4. Overhead athletes
   5. Hands-on lab
3. Palpation and Joint Mechanics Review of Shoulder/Spine
   1. Shoulder complex palpation and mobility
   2. Cervical Spine palpation and mobility
   3. Soft tissue restrictions around shoulder
   4. Soft tissue restrictions around cervical spine
   5. Case Study/Outcome Measures