Evidence-based therapy examination, evaluation, and treatment techniques for children with ITW will be shared with an emphasis on shared decision-making with the family and child. The evidence and indications for medical treatments such as Botox injections and surgery will be discussed. Case studies related to the therapy management of a child with ITW will provide an opportunity for the application of key themes from the presentation. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.15 Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 10466; CE Broker/1.5 CE Broker #20-1262344; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/1.88 Intermediate, Rehabilitation
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the evidence-based components of the therapy history, examination, and evaluation to determine an appropriate plan of care for a child with ITW.
- After this course, participants will be able to distinguish the evidence-based therapy interventions for ITW, including conservative and medical.
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate the opportunities for shared decision-making with parents and children regarding interventions for ITW and examine evidence-based evaluation and interventions for ITW to patient cases.
Course created on October 22, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction/Objectives |
| 5-25 Minutes | Evidence-based therapy history |
| 25-60 Minutes | Evidence-based examination and evaluation for children with ITW |
| 60-70 Minutes | Parent perspectives and shared decision-making |
| 70-80 Minutes | Case studies |
| 80-90 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
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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.
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