Contact: Chris Porter, Manager E: [email protected]M: 0412 751 741 NDT Adjunctive Treatments Casting/Taping/Orthotics/ ModCIMT Theory/Practice/Research Presenter: Audrey Yasukawa , MOT, OTR (US) Assisting Instructor: Kate Bain, HScD, B AppSci (OT), NDTA OT Instructor Workshop 1: Melbourne, 14-15 November 2012 Citigate, Finders Street, Melbourne Workshop 2: Brisbane, 16-17 November 2012 Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane Workshop fee: $500 if paid by 12 October 2012 ($550 after this date) Email [email protected]for an application form Registrations due by 23 October 2012
Workshop Description: In today’s practice, therapists must intervene with the most appropriate intervention for children and young adults with abnormal muscle activity. Spasticity, muscle imbalance, and contracture are common clinical problems that impede the process of functional training in the paediatric patients with CNS dysfunction and musculoskeletal disorder (brachial plexus palsy). This workshop will examine upper extremity problems and the influence of the lower extremity, criteria to evaluate candidates, and methods for maintaining results. The session will focus on providing the most appropriate therapeutic intervention to optimize alignment, including introduction to the Kinesio taping method of treatment for musculoskeletal and myofascial disorders and edema control, splints/orthotics, casting, and EMG triggered stimulation. Discussion on the use of adjunctive treatments for the various diagnoses seen in the paediatric population and case presentations will be included.
Workshop objectives:
Upon completion of this course, including the lecture, demonstration and lab, the participant will be able to:
1. Identify the various adjunctive treatment options, risks and benefits of managing abnormal tone for the upper extremity
2. Discuss indications for casting, taping, EMG triggered stimulation, orthotics, Mod CIMT, including patient assessment and selection
3. Introduce the concepts of Kinesio Taping 4. Describe the unique qualities of the Kinesio Tex Tape. 5. Utilize and demonstrate application skills in guided laboratory sessions. 6. Demonstrate an upper, trunk, and lower extremity taping method 7. Design innovative programs for children and young adults with impairments.
Workshop schedule
Day 1 815 Registration 8:30 Introduction 8:45 Anatomy & Kinesiology of the Upper Extremity Analysis of Common Upper Extremity Problems Typical/Atypical Development 10:15 Break 10:30 Types of Cast and Criteria for Use Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Use of Botulinum toxin type A 2:15 Break 2:30 Treatment in conjunction with casting Follow-up management 4:30 Questions/Answer 5:00 End
8:30 Assessment and Treatment of Brachial Plexus Injuries 10:15 Break 10:30 Continue 11:00 Introduction to Kinesio Taping Concepts and History How Kinesio Tex tape works, general application techniques Preparation, precaution, difficulties 12:00 lunch 1:00 Upper trapezius
Pectoralis major Rhomboids 2:30 break 2:45 Wrist and ankle taping 4:30 Questions/answer 5:00 End
Please bring your own scissors and wear proper attire for taping on day 2 (tank top & shorts).
About the presenter Audrey Yasukawa is currently Chief of Occupational Therapy at LaRabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago. She has a Master’s of Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from Northern Illinois University. She previously served as a clinical resource to staff throughout the system of care at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and worked in the pediatric program. She is pediatric and adult NDT trained, has over 30 years experience with upper extremity casting and has taught pediatric and adult taping and casting courses internationally. She is a certified Kinesio Taping Instructor. In addition to numerous workshops and lectures given throughout the United States, Audrey has authored many publications, including "Kinesio® Taping in Pediatrics, Fundamentals and Whole Body Taping", “Casting Protocols for the Upper and Lower Extremities”, “Casting to Improve Upper Extremity Function”, and “Upper Extremity Casting: Adjunct Treatment for the Child with Cerebral Palsy”.
The Brisbane workshop is presented with the assistance of staff from the Physiotherapy Department of the Royal Children’s Hospital, Herston.
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