This 2-day course is designed for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants that work with individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) and wish to enhance their clinical decision making skills when assessing and treating for gait disorders. A 3D gait analysis, video, and interactive cases will be used to demonstrate the common gait patterns of children with cerebral palsy.
Research updates related to cerebral palsy and gait treatments including strengthening, orthopedic surgery, selective dorsal rhizotomy and other common interventions will be presented. Participants will work in groups to problem solve patient case scenarios. Treatment suggestions and an algorithm will be utilized to enhance clinical decision making skills.