Strengthening Pediatric Core and Posture (Mar 21, 2027)

Strengthening Pediatric Core and Posture 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, and one that is often not found in continuing education for this area of practice. In depth knowledge of spinal anatomy, joint mechanics, and areas of dysfunction can help mitigate impairments and functional limitations throughout the lifespan. All foundational movement starts with the core, and as children age posture deficits can have a large impact on progressing and maintaining gross motor skills. As well, impairments in posture, spinal alignment, and postural control can impact sacroiliac joint alignment and cause dysfunction.

This course will provide an in-depth anatomy review of the spine and core, and address how the regions work inconjunction to maintain erect posture and allow postural control and stability during movement and age-appropriate activities. Participants will learn hands-on techniques for jointmobility and soft tissue release of all structures involved in both regions, as well as learn how faulty mechanics can leadto pain and loss of activity/ 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 core, spinal, and sacroiliac anatomy and joint mechanics as it applies to the pediatric population
• Implement the best manual therapy interventions to alleviate pain, correct dysfunctional joint mechanics, and improve functional mobility for your clients
• Hands-on lab will teach several joint mobilityand myofascial release techniques you canimplement the next day in patient care

Learning Objectives:

1. Apply knowledge of core and spinal anatomy to thegross and fine motor skill developmental progression.
2. Analyze root causes of pain and dysfunction within this region including muscle turgor, joint mechanics, and postural control.
3. Apply manual treatment techniques to impairments and functional limitations unique to the pediatric population including use of assistive devices, growth, and spinal curvature.

Outline:

1. Trunk Control and Postural Reactions
   1. Developmental progression of motor skills
   2. Anatomy review: Core and spine
   3. Core activation and dysfunction
   4. Neurological and orthopedic impairments impacting core recruitment
2. Interventions for Impairments and Functional Limitations Due to Core Weakness
   1. Manual therapy for the spine and trunk muscles
   2. Manual therapy for the Sacroiliac Joint
   3. Impact of growth and use of assistive devices
   4. Positioning/caregiver education for spine health, pain relief, and injury prevention
   5. Hands-on lab
3. Manual Therapy Palpation and Muscle Facilitation
   1. Anterior muscles: Review and palpation
   2. Posterior and side mm: Review and palpation
   3. Sacroiliac Joint: Rotations and torsions
   4. Spine mechanics: Palpation, rotations, mobility
   5. Case study