Participants will learn evidence-based treatment, effective home exercise programs, and easy environmental modification to improve functioning in their pediatric clients. Low cost treatment strategies that require minimal equipment are highlighted.
This course is part of the Vestibular Therapy for the School-Aged Child and Adolescent online series
Learn effective, evidence-based treatment strategies and symptom relief techniques, with functional outcomes and school considerations in mind. The promotion of healthy habits in children, as well as a practical and effective home exercise program (HEP) are discussed. Pediatric treatments to improve ocular motor skills, BPPV symptoms, and postural instability, including cervical proprioception retraining are provided. Strategies to alleviate symptoms of dizziness, motion sickness and chronic pain are covered as well. Group case studies concerning complex issues are presented by the group.
Inger Brueckner, MS, PT, is a renowned expert in the field of vestibular dysfunction and amputee rehabilitation, treating patients across the lifespan from pediatric to geriatric. A skilled and knowledgeable researcher and therapist, Inger has extensive experience working in multi-disciplinary teams that provide cutting-edge, effective, and safe rehabilitation treatments at rehab facilities including Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Sky Ridge Medical Center. At Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children’s Center for Concussion, she developed and directs PACER (Progressive Acute Concussion Exertional Rehabilitation). Inger has presented at APTA CSM, published journal articles, developed protocols, and has been invited to speak at conferences throughout the world. She is passionate about providing exceptional and collaborative patient care and sharing her knowledge and experience with the continuing education community.
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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: 4.5 contact hours (.45 CEUs). Intermediate level
Approved for FL Occupational Therapists for 5 continuing education hours - CE Broker # 20-695684.
Approved by the KY Physical Therapy Association for 4.5 contact hours. Approval #CS64-2010-KPTA thru 3/6/21.
Approved by the MD Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .4 CEUs.
Approved by the NM Physical Therapy Board for 4.5 CEUs.
This course has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for .45 units of continuing education
Approved by OK State Board of PT course #___ for __ CEUs, Category B.
Approved sponsor by the State of IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for Physical Therapy for 5 contact hours. Approved provider by the NY State Board of Physical Therapy for 5.4 contact hours (.54 CEUs).
Education Resources is an approved agency by the PT Board of CA for 4.5 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 4.5 CCUs and meets continuing competence requirements for PTs and PTAs licensure renewal in TX. Participant's License Number _________.
This session applies 4.5 contact hours (.45 CEUs) toward approval by the MN Board of PT and NJ State Board of PT Examiners but therapists must take the full series to receive CEUs and approval number.
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.
Education Resources is an AOTA Approved Provider for Live and Distance Learning-Independent Courses for 4.5 Contact Hours (.45 CEUs).
NBCOT Professional Development for 5.4 PDUs.