Pushing Pediatrics

Join Sheila and Sara in this exciting Season 3 episode as they announce new additions and share their enthusiasm about upcoming content. The hosts discuss the introduction of a web page, test questions, research discussions, and self-created case studies, all while emphasizing their commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. While continuing to release free weekly content, they introduce subscription-based episodes for enhanced support. Tune in as the hosts provide an in-depth review of the test, highlighting the importance of studying the candidate guide. Learn about test scheduling, the valuable Descriptions of Specialty Practice resource, question development, exam format, result distribution, passing score, and more. Don't miss this comprehensive episode packed with essential information and handy tips for test takers.

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Resources:

2024 Candidate Guide: https://specialization.apta.org/contentassets/1f0a0488eea7481198932937aecaac6c/candidate-guide.pdf

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Join Sheila and Sara as we take it up a notch, with article reviews, in-depth case studies, practice questions and exclusive tips to help you navigate the ever-evolving world of pediatric therapy. We will also be sharing relatable stories and professional advice from those who've been in your shoes.

Mark you calendars - "Pushing Pediatrics" Season 3 premiere this September!

Join Sara, Sheila - along with Helen and Jessica from PCS Advantage, as we do one last question and answer episode before your big day!

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Resources:

https://specialization.apta.org/contentassets/1f0a0488eea7481198932937aecaac6c/candidate-guide.pdf

https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/

Join Sara, Sheila - along with Helen and Jessica from PCS Advantage, as we review some test taking strategies for your big day!

Need more help? Consider a Medbridge subscription.  More content plus FOUR practice exams to get you ready for TEST DAY! Use our Medbridge Affiliate code for a discount on your subscription!

https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pushing-pediatrics

Affiliate Code: PUSHINGPEDS

Resources:

https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/

Join Sara and Sheila as we review some commonly use outcome measures - straight from the APTA Fact Sheet. 

Need more help? Consider a Medbridge subscription.  More content plus FOUR practice exams to get you ready for TEST DAY! Use our Medbridge Affiliate code for a discount on your subscription!

https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pushing-pediatrics

Affiliate Code: PUSHINGPEDS

Resources:

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ListofPediatricAssessmentToolsCategorizedbyICFModel_2013.pdf

Join Sheila, Sara and Kara A. as we discuss the details of providing pediatric physical therapy in the acute care setting. Kara currently works at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and works full time in acute care where she loves to be in the pediatric ICU. She has a passion for neuromuscular diseases and serves on their multi-disciplinary DMD clinic and is also working on growing rehab involvement in their SMA program. She serves as adjunct faculty in the Belmont University Department of Physical Therapy pediatrics course where I teach labs and neuromuscular content.

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Need more help? Consider a Medbridge subscription.  More content plus FOUR practice exams to get you ready for TEST DAY!

Medbridge Affiliate website: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pushing-pediatrics

Medbridge Affiliate Code: PUSHINGPEDS

Resources:

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_FrequencyDurationPTServicesAcuteCarePediatricSetting.pdf

Join Sheila, Sara and Sara T. as we discuss the details of providing physical therapy in the NICU. Sara is a pediatric physical therapist who has been practicing since 2016. In 2019, she began a Neonatology Fellowship through Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, which she completed in December 2020. She is currently working at a NICU in the Boston area. 

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Need more help? Consider a Medbridge subscription.  More content plus FOUR practice exams to get you ready for TEST DAY!

Medbridge Affiliate website: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pushing-pediatrics

Medbridge Affiliate Code: PUSHINGPEDS

Resources: 

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_DevelopmentalPositioningMedicallyFragileInfants_2021.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/sl_files/AAD043B5-90C5-CEDD-C267127A791B00BB.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ProvidingTranslationalServicesfromNICUtoEI.pdf?v=1

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_TeamBasedServiceDeliveryAppraoches_2010.pdf

Join Sheila and Sara for Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test question style!  Use the information you already know and apply it to these cases.  This week we cover two cases that are not specifically tied to a content episode this season.  Today we focus on Proximal Focal Femoral Deficiency (PFFD) and Relapsed Club Foot. Lots of anatomy in today's episode!

Need more help? Consider a Medbridge subscription.  More content plus FOUR practice exams to get you ready for TEST DAY!

Medbridge Affiliate website: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pushing-pediatrics

Medbridge Affiliate Code: PUSHINGPEDS

Resources:

Pelletier, E. S., & Jobst, E. E. (2015). Case Files in Physical Therapy Pediatrics. McGraw-Hill Education.

Join Sheila, Sara and Katie P. as we discuss outpatient pediatric physical therapy. Katie graduated from St. Ambrose University’s DPT program in 2008 and immediately began working in outpatient pediatrics. She began guest lecturing at St. Ambrose in 2010 and is currently in a half time role as a core faculty member in the DPT program. She continues to work part time in the same outpatient clinic she has been at for 14 years!

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Need more help? Consider a Medbridge subscription.  More content plus FOUR practice exams to get you ready for TEST DAY!

Medbridge Affiliate website: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pushing-pediatrics

Medbridge Affiliate Code: PUSHINGPEDS

Join Sheila and Sara for their Case Files Friday.  Case studies will help your studying by mimicking the PCS exam test question style!  Use the information you already know and apply it to these cases.  This week we cover two cases that are not specifically tied to a content episode this season.  Today we focus on acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and cystic fibrosis. 

Need more help? Consider a Medbridge subscription.  More content plus FOUR practice exams to get you ready for TEST DAY!

Medbridge Affiliate website: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/pushing-pediatrics

Medbridge Affiliate Code: PUSHINGPEDS

Resources:

Pelletier, E. S., & Jobst, E. E. (2015). Case Files in Physical Therapy Pediatrics. McGraw-Hill Education.

van Brussel M, van der Net J, Hulzebos E, Helders PJ, Takken T. The Utrecht approach to exercise in chronic childhood conditions: the decade in review. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2011 Spring;23(1):2-14. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e318208cb22. PMID: 21304338.