Physical Therapy Management of the Pediatric Patient

Catalog description

This course covers the foundations of physical therapy services for children, adolescents, and their families in various service delivery settings. Theories of normal and pathological development will be the foundation from which the assessment and management of various etiologies will be discussed. Standardized assessment, evidence based interventions, and physical therapy management strategies specific to pediatrics will be covered. Psychosocial, ethical and legal factors specific to the pediatric client will be included.