This session covers the role of vision and visual disorders in idiopathic pediatric toe walking. Vision is intimately connected to posture, gait, and movement through connections with the vestibular system. Visual attention and visual motor disorders commonly seen in this population are discussed. You will learn to evaluate and remediate visual problems as they relate to toe walking.
The integration of primitive reflexes with the visual motor system is necessary for ideal development, and often children present with equinus gait due to deficits in these two connecting systems. During the lab portion of this course, you will learn to test for the presence of these reflexes, evaluate their postural responses, and apply techniques to assist with reflex integration and remediation in order to avoid the long term consequences of retained primitive reflexes.
Course Objectives:
1) Describe the role of vision and reflexes in pediatric equinus gait
2) Identify methods of assessment of reflexes
3) Execute techniques for reflex integration
This online course is recommended for individuals who have previously taken Liesa’s two day course, or who have basic knowledge of the following areas: biomechanics of normal gait, characteristics of equinus gait (toe walking), and kinesiology of the lower extremity.
Liesa M. Ritchie-Persaud, PT, DPT, PCS, is a licensed physical therapist with 33 years experience in the field of pediatric therapy. Liesa is the owner of "Know To Change," an organization dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of clinicians in pediatric practice. Both nationally and internationally, she has educated healthcare professionals in advanced treatment techniques, performed specialized practical training and provided consultative services. Liesa has worked in a variety of settings, including private pediatric clinics, schools, private homes, hospitals and long-term care facilities, as well as facilities overseas. Dr. Ritchie-Persaud is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor and also taught human anatomy, physiology. She received her Associate degree in 1993 and worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant while earning her B.S. in Organizational Leadership from Southern Nazarene University in Tulsa, OK. Dr. Ritchie-Persaud earned her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Findlay in Findlay, OH in 2003. She received her post-graduate Doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2011 and is a Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Liesa’s passion for helping others extends into her private life. She has volunteered as a Call Rape Advocate and Salvation Army volunteer. Her passion for travel has led her to teach and treat in Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, the Arab Emirates and Mexico, plus organizing and participating in mission work in Mexico, Ukraine and Palestine. Liesa’s wide range of clinical experience, organizational leadership, proficient teaching skills, motivation to improve the standard of care and enthusiasm and passion for her field make her an exciting and compelling instructor.
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Once you purhcase an online course, you will have the opportunity to take an exam to test your retention of the material. If you have purchased this course, please ensure you have logged in to your account in order to take the exam. The exam must be completed with a pass rate of 80% or more in order to receive your certificate of attendance.
Continuing Education Hours for disciplines not listed below: 2.5 contact hours (.25 CEUs). Intermediate level
Approved for FL Occupational Therapists for 3 continuing education hours - CE Broker # 20-700632.
Approved by the Florida Physical Therapy Association for 3 CE Hours - #20-700632.
Approved by the MD Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .2 CEUs.
Approved by the NM Physical Therapy Board for 2.5 CEUs.
This course has been approved by the NV State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .25 units of continuing education.
Approved by OK State Board of PT course #___ for 3 CEUs, Category B.
The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this event for 2.5 hours of EI credential credit in the area of Intervention.
Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 3 contact hours. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 3 contact hours (.3 CEUs).
Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 2.5 contact hours. This continuing competence activity has been approved by the NC Physical Therapy Association #19-0722-021. This activity is provided by the TX Board of PT Examiners accredited provider #1910017TX for 2.5 CCUs and meets continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs licensure renewal in TX. Participant's License Number _________.
This session applies 2.5 contact hours (.25 CEUs) toward approval by the MN Board of PT Examiners and NJ State Board of PT Examiners but therapists must take the full series to receive CEUs and approval number.
This session applies 2.5 contact hours (0.25 CEUs) toward approval by the but this must combined with another session of this series to receive CEUs and approval number by the KY Physical Therapy Association.
The following state boards of physical therapy accept other states’ approval: AK, AR, AZ, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS, MI, MO, MS, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, WY. The following state boards of physical therapy either do not require course pre-approval or do not require CEUs for re-licensure: AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, MT, NE, ND, NH, SD, WA.
Education Resources is an AOTA Approved Provider for Live and Distance Learning-Independent Courses for 2.5 Contact Hours (.25 CEUs).
NBCOT Professional Development for 3 PDUs.
