PTHED 1746: Topics in Pediatric Physical Therapy

College/Program
Physical Therapy Program
Credits 2.0
This course introduces principles of physical therapy practice with children and expands on pediatric physical therapy patient/client management introduced in earlier courses. This course will cover topics relevant to pediatric practice in three broad areas: pediatric settings (NICU, El, school, outpatient rehabilitation), laws governing pediatric practice (IDEA parts B & C), and management of conditions frequently seen by pediatric physical therapists. The course will focus on the comprehensive physical therapy management of children who present with: juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, osteogenesis imperfecta, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, torticollis, brachial plexus injury, genetic disorders, orthopedic conditions, and pediatric sports injuries. Lectures, labs, case studies, and group projects facilitate learning in this course.