Pushing Pediatrics

By Sheila Madden and Sara Bellanca KarmanEducation Courses

Pushing Pediatrics episodes

January 07, 2022 Episode 18.1 Fact Sheet Friday
Join Sara and Sheila for four more vital fact sheets to keep building your test preparation.

Resources:
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_Teaming-UsingPSPApproach.pdf?v=1
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ManagementofEquipmentinSchool-BasedPractice_2021.pdf
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_DevelopingCollaborativeIEPGoals_2021.pdf
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/Fact%20Sheet_ProvidingPTunderIDEAPartB-AnOverview_2021.pdf
18 min
January 04, 2022 Episode 18: Spinal Cord Injury and Myelodysplasia
Join Sheila and Sara as we walk you through these two separate, but similar pediatric diagnoses. Spinal Cord Injury and Myelodysplasia
Resources:
Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.
https://pediatricapta.org/fact-sheets/
https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/

52 min
December 21, 2021 Episode 17: Brachial Plexus Injury and Acquired Brain Injuries
Sara and Sheila walk you through brachial plexus injury (specifically related to obstetrics) and acquired brain injuries. We discuss the Active Movement Scale and the Modified Mallet Scale for BPI and we walk you through the differences in the pediatric and adult versions of the Rancho Levels of Cognitive Functioning.
Resources:
Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.
Pelletier, E. S., & Jobst, E. E. (2015). Case Files in Physical Therapy Pediatrics. McGraw-Hill Education.
https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/
https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/
23 min
December 14, 2021 December Bonus + Q&A
Sara and Sheila step back for a week to answer some common questions and to talk a little more about their test experience.
20 min
December 10, 2021 Episode 16.1: Fact Sheet Friday
Another Friday, another 4 fact sheets with Sheila and Sara.

Resources:
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ProvidingTranslationalServicesfromNICUtoEI.pdf?v=1
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactsSheet_WeavingRelationshipBasedPracticesIntoIntervention.pdf
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_EarlyInterventionPhysicalTherapy-IDEAPartC.pdf
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_NaturalEnvironmentsEI.pdf?pdf=7788790
11 min
December 07, 2021 Episode 16: Cerebral Palsy
Join Sara and Sheila as we walk you through the diagnosis of cerebral palsy.

References:
Novak I, McIntyre S, Morgan C, Campbell L, Dark L, Morton N, Stumbles E, Wilson SA, Goldsmith S. A systematic review of interventions for children with cerebral palsy: state of the evidence. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2013 Oct;55(10):885-910. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12246. Epub 2013 Aug 21. PMID: 23962350.
Novak, I., Morgan, C., Fahey, M. et al. State of the Evidence Traffic Lights 2019: Systematic Review of Interventions for Preventing and Treating Children with Cerebral Palsy. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 20, 3 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-020-1022-z
https://www.aacpdm.org/UserFiles/file/hip-surveillance-care-pathway.pdf
Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.
Pelletier, E. S., & Jobst, E. E. (2015). Case Files in Physical Therapy Pediatrics. McGraw-Hill Education.
https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/
https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/
41 min
December 03, 2021Episode 15.1 Fact Sheet Friday
Join Sara and Sheila for another Fact Sheet Friday.
References:
Interventions for Positional Foot Deformities in the Neonate
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_InterventionsforPositionalFootDeformitiesintheNeonate_2021.pdf
Positioning the Medically Fragile Preterm Infant in the NICU
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_DevelopmentalPositioningMedicallyFragileInfants_2021.pdf
Neonatal PT practice: Roles and Training
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/13%20Neonatal%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf?v=1
GM considerations for a successful transition from part C to part B
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/Gross%20Motor%20Considerations%20for%20Part%20C%20to%20B%20Transition.pdf
Comparison of EI and hospital/clinic based PT
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ComparisonEIandHospitalClinicBasedPT.pdf
18 min
November 30, 2021 Episode 15: Developmental Coordination Disorder and Children with Motor and Intellectual Disabilities
Join Sheila and Sara as we walk you through two more topics related to pediatric physical therapy.

Resources:
Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.
https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/clinical-summaries
https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/
https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/
36 min
November 19, 2021Episode 14.1 Fact Sheet Friday
Resources:
Assessment Tools: Categorized by ICF model
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ListofPediatricAssessmentToolsCategorizedbyICFModel_2013.pdf
Strength: Testing in pediatric PT
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_StrengthTestinginPediatricPhysicalTherapy_2012.pdf
Fitness: resources for young children
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_FitnessResourcesforYoungChildren_2019.pdf
Fitness, wellness, health promotion, prevention
https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_FitnessWellnessHealthPromotionandPrevention_2012.pdf?v=2
11 min
November 16, 2021 Episode 14: Orthopedic Conditions and Sports Injuries in Children
Join Sara and Sheila as they guide you through all things orthopedics in the world of pediatrics. Watch out, this episode is LONG and packed with useful information.
Resources:
Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.
Pelletier, E. S., & Jobst, E. E. (2015). Case Files in Physical Therapy Pediatrics. McGraw-Hill Education.
https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/

45 min