Idiopathic Toe Walking: Part 1

Name: Idiopathic Toe Walking: Part 1
Price: 129.00 USD
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Rating: 4 (1975 reviews)

Course: #6538Level: Intermediate 1.5 Hours 1975 Reviews

Gait development in young children and the diagnosis of Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW), including current theories of the etiology of ITW and common co-morbid conditions, will be reviewed in this course. The role of therapy in the differential diagnosis of children who toe walk will also be addressed. Case studies related to the differential diagnosis of toe walking in children will provide an opportunity for application of material. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.

Acute Care, Community and Home Health Early Intervention and School-Based Neurological and Physical Disabilities Pediatrics

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Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to compare and contrast the diagnosis of idiopathic toe walking, including common examination findings, natural history, and co-morbid conditions.
After this course, participants will be able to evaluate current theories regarding the etiology of ITW based on evidence supporting those theories.
After this course, participants will be able to differentiate history and examination findings in a child with ITW from a child who toe walks due to a medical or neuropsychiatric condition and identify when to refer for further work-up.

Course created on October 10, 2024

Agenda

0-5 Minutes	Introduction/Objectives
5-15 Minutes	Gait development, What is ITW?
15-40 Minutes	Common presentation, natural history and co-morbidities of ITW
40-50 Minutes	Current theories on etiology of ITW
50-65 Minutes	Differential diagnosis in children who toe walk
65-80 Minutes	Differential diagnosis case studies
80-90 Minutes	Summary; Q&A

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1975 Reviews

by Member on April 2, 2025

pertains to not only PTs but OTs as well.

by Member on March 30, 2025

The information was presented in a way that was easy to understand.

by Member on March 28, 2025

so applicable to the population I work with, I see toe walking so frequently so loved learning about it more in depth!

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Presented By

Sally Le Cras
PT, DPT, PCS

Dr. Sally Le Cras is a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist with over 31 years of pediatric physical therapy experience in acute care, outpatient, home health, and community-based programs. She is a PT III at Cincinnati Children’s, with clinical expertise in idiopathic toe walking, cerebral palsy, serial casting, and orthotic management, among other conditions and interventions. Sally was the lead author of a Clinical Practice Guideline on the PT Management of Idiopathic Toe Walking, published in 2011, and has spoken on this topic at national, state, and local conferences. Dr. Le Cras is the Leader of the APTA Guideline Development Group for ITW, with a published clinical practice guidelines expected in 2025. Sally has extensive experience in academic, residency, and clinical education.

Presenter Disclosure: Financial disclosures: Sally Le Cras received an honorarium for presenting this course. Other disclosures: The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)/Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy (APPT) grant ($9,000) towards the development and publication of a Clinical Practice Guideline on Idiopathic Toe Walking; Honorarium for chapter publications in Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children, 6th edition, 2022; Have been compensated for educational seminars on idiopathic toe walking and other topics. Non-financial disclosures: Leader, APTA/APPT Clinical Practice Guideline Development Group.

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