Pushing Pediatrics (Sheila Madden and Sara Bellanca Karman)

Join Sara and Sheila as we provide some research review specifically related to intervention studies. 

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Resources:

Fetters, L., & Tilson, J. (2018). Evidence Based Physical Therapy (2nd ed.). F.A. Davis Company.

Join Sheila and Sara this week with special guest Mike Studer, DPT, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPT to discuss concussion. Mike has been a physical therapist for 33 years and is an expert in his field. He is a worldwide invited speaker on all things neurologic PT, adjunct professor for several DPT programs, and often authors chapters and other research. Mike brings us so much valuable information in this episode, we had to split it into two parts. So be sure to join us next week for part 2 of this conversation in episode 6!

Links & Resources

“Consensus statement on concussion in sport…” article in BJSM

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Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on cerebral palsy.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for the exam. Shameless plug: You should be an APTA member.

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Resources:

https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/clinical-summaries (APTA members only)

https://www.canchild.ca/en/resources/42-gross-motor-function-classification-system-expanded-revised-gmfcs-e-r

http://www.macs.nu/download-content.php

http://cfcs.us/

http://ww2.rch.org.au/emplibrary/ortho/MOBILITYSCALE.pdf

Join Sara and Sheila for another fact sheet Friday. We will be discussing two more APTA fact sheets:

Strategies for PT collaboration with school-based teams for children with ASD

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_StrategiesforPTCollaborationwithSBTeamsforChildrenwithASD_2016.pdf

and

Educationally relevant PT: scope of school-based practice

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_EducationallyRelevantPhysicalTherapy-ScopeofSchool-BasedPractice_2015.pdf

Find more fact sheets at: https://pediatricapta.org/fact-sheets/

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on Muscular Dystrophy.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for the exam.  Shameless plug: You should be an APTA member.

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Resources:

https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/clinical-summaries (APTA members only)

This week Sheila and Sara will be going over the equipment available and used for our pediatric patients. This episode will be more general, covering the main types of equipment detailed in Campbell. However, if you are looking for a deep dive, please review the chapter on Assistive Technology in Campbell’s 6th edition. We also have episodes in previous seasons covering the Assistive Technology chapter as well as the information in Campbell’s 5th edition. We bring you this episode knowing some of you have a large experience with equipment and some of you have none. Hopefully this episode will help you along your studying journey! You got this!

Glickman LB, Geigle PR, Paleg GS. A systematic review of supported standing programs. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2010;3(3):197-213. doi: 10.3233/PRM-2010-0129. PMID: 21791851.

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Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Intellectual Disabilities. They also touch on some genetic conditions. Make sure you are supplementing our conversation with charts, tables and pictures from the Campbell text referenced below and don't forget the DCD CPG. Cheers and happy listening!

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Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

Dannemiller, Lisa PT, DSc, PCS; Mueller, Melinda PT, DPT, PCS; Leitner, Adrah PT, DPT, PCS; Iverson, Erin PT, DPT, PCS; Kaplan, Sandra L. PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA. Physical Therapy Management of Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association. Pediatric Physical Therapy 32(4):p 278-313, October 2020. | DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000753

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

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Resources:

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

Join us for a special free Friday episode where we delve into the details of the MOSC process! Sheila and Sara recently completed their first cycle, and they're here to share their firsthand experiences. In this episode, Sara breaks down the intricacies of the process and offers invaluable tips for preparing for your recertification. Spoiler alert: starting early, diversifying your experiences, and strategic planning are key! Tune in for expert advice that can help streamline your journey!

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We have another article review to bring to you on today’s episode! As there is yet to be a clinical practice guideline (CPG) for this patient population, this article gives a great insight into how current PTs manage children with down syndrome, what assessment tools they utilize, and interventions they prioritize. Sheila and Sara will explore the contents of this paper and discuss the implications for clinical practice as well as board exam preparation. 

“Johnson R, Looper J, Fiss A. Current Trends in Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice for Children With Down Syndrome. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2021;33(2):74-81. doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000781”

Resources discussed in today’s episode can be found on our website

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Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover Osteogenesis Imperfecta and Neuromuscular Diseases (with a primary focus on DMD). We also touch on Becker MD, congenital MD, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, Myotonic dystrophy, Emery-Dreifuss MD and SMA. Please note, the content for SMA is from Campbell, but we recognize the quickly evolving presentation of that disease with the introduction of Spinraza and other medications. Please be mindful of this during the episode. Enjoy.

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Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

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

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Resources:

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

Katie Powers, DPT, splits her time between the classroom and the clinic. She teaches in the DPT program at St Ambrose University and has 15 years of experience in pediatric physical therapy in an outpatient setting. Today Sara and Katie will be discussing how a journal club can be a beneficial study tool for those students studying for the PCS exam as well as a key tool to stay up-to-date with the newest research in professional practice. We end the episode with our own journal club discussion! You can find the article linked below in the show notes to join us.

Today’s journal club article: “Clinical Practice Guidelines for Children and Youth with Down’s Syndrome: A Survey of Key Partners” 

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Join Sheila and Sara for their new Friday format, 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 one case on Spinal Cord Injury to coordinate with episode 17!

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Resources:

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

Sara and Sheila do the last Fact Sheet Friday of season one!

Resources:

Concussion in the pediatric population

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ConcusisioninPediatricPopulations_2019.pdf?v=1

Interventions for non-synostotic cranial deformities in infants

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/APTA%20Cranial%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf

Medicaid: what providers of pediatric PT services should know

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/09%20Medicaid.pdf

Resources: pediatric PT services and DME

Welcome to Pushing Pediatrics, an educational podcast for physical therapists created to help those studying for the pediatric certified specialist exam, and anyone else interested in learning more about pediatric physical therapy. Join Sheila and Sara as they walk you through signing up, test prep, study organization and educational content from a variety of sources! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at PushingPediatrics. Email us at pushingpediatrics@gmail.com

Join Sheila as she introduces some evidenced-based learning strategies to help you in your preparation! Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast.

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Resources:

Brown, Peter C. Make It Stick : the Science of Successful Learning. Cambridge, Massachusetts :The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2014.

Sara and Sheila bring you another Fact Sheet Friday!

Resources:

• Evidence-based practice

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_EvidenceBasedPractice_2007.pdf

• Term based service delivery approaches

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

• Child abuse and neglect

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ChildAbuseandNeglect_2021.pdf

• Understanding health disparities

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_UnderstandingHealthDisparities_2012.pdf

Join Sara and Sheila for another fact sheet Friday.  We discuss goal attainment scaling and dosing considerations in school-based PT, acute hospital-based PT and dosing for chronic conditions.  

Resources:

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/15%20PT%20Performance%20Appraisal.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_DosageConsiderationsUnderIDEA_2014.pdf

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

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

Join hosts Sheila and Sara in this captivating episode as they delve into the remarkable journey of Cameron Brown, PT, DPT, a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist. Discover the secrets behind her success and gain valuable insights that are simply unmissable for all aspiring candidates preparing for their exams. In this information-packed conversation, we'll uncover crucial dos and don'ts for your study process, providing you with insider tips to optimize your preparation. Don't miss out on this essential episode that will revolutionize how you approach your preparation and setting yourself up for success in the world of pediatric clinical specialization.

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Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on spina bifida.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for the exam. Shameless plug: You should be an APTA member.

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Resources:

https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/clinical-summaries (APTA members only)

Today’s episode is part 2 of our conversation with Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST on concussion. If you haven’t listened to part 1 in episode 4, please review that episode before continuing. Today we are going to be furthering our knowledge of concussion in the pediatric population.

Mike Studer’s website

Mike’s 2020 TEDx Talk

“Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment…” article in the JOSPT

“Consensus statement on concussion in sport…” article in the BJSM

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Join Sara and Sheila as we work through congenital heart conditions. Learn about cyanotic and acyanotic conditions, heart failure, heart transplants and normal physiologic values. 

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/

https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/test-measures/face-legs-activity-cry-consolability-flacc-behavioral-pain-scale

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fontan_procedure

https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/tx4097abc

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

Here it is, your first content based episode.  Join Sara and Sheila as we talk all things evidenced-based and measurement (correlating with Chapters 1 and 2 of Campbell's 5th Edition).  

Follow us on Instagram: @pushingpediatrics

Questions, comments, concerns: pushingpediatrics@gmail.com

Citations: 

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/

Fetters, L., & Tilson, J. (2018). Evidence Based Physical Therapy (2nd ed.). F.A. Davis Company.

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

https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on Autism.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for the exam.  Shameless plug: You should be an APTA member. 

Resources:

https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/clinical-summaries (APTA members only)

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on concussion.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for the exam. Shameless plug: You should be an APTA member.

Resources:

https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/clinical-summaries (APTA members only)

Medbridge Affiliate code: PUSHINGPEDS

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

Dive Deep into Sara and Sheila's study plan to help you gain confidence in forming your own study planning as you prepare to crush this exam. 

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/

Fetters, L., & Tilson, J. (2018). Evidence Based Physical Therapy (2nd ed.). F.A. Davis Company.

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/

Instagram page for sample questions on Fridays @pediatricphysicaltherapy

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on brachial plexus injuries.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for the exam. Shameless plug: You should be an APTA member.

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Resources:

https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/clinical-summaries (APTA members only)

Join Sara and Sheila as we provide some research review specifically related to diagnostic studies.

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Resources:

Fetters, L., & Tilson, J. (2018). Evidence Based Physical Therapy (2nd ed.). F.A. Davis Company.

Join Sara and Sheila as we provide some research review specifically related to outcome measures. 

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Resources:

Fetters, L., & Tilson, J. (2018). Evidence Based Physical Therapy (2nd ed.). F.A. Davis Company.

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/

A short little summary episode on autism spectrum disorder and a bonus fact sheet summary.  Autism is not covered in-depth so make sure you are seeking out other resources.

References:

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_EvaluationofChildrenwithASD-PracticeRecommendationsforSchool-BasedPTs_2014.pdf

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/

https://nationalautismcenter.org/national-standards-project/

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 one case on Spina Bifida to coordinate with episode 21!

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

Resources:

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

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!

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Resources:

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

Join Sheila and Sara as they walk you through the basics of the criteria you need to meet to sign up for the exam, the cost and how to sign up. Below, we have linked the ABPTS webpage. 

https://specialization.apta.org/become-a-specialist/pediatrics

Sara and Sheila are excited to be back guiding another group of motivated pediatric physical therapists on their quest to become board certified specialists.  We recap season one, discuss dates for this years test cycle, revisit useful study materials, review organization and outline our season two goals for you! 

Episode 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/

Fetters, L., & Tilson, J. (2018). Evidence Based Physical Therapy (2nd ed.). F.A. Davis Company.

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/

Join Sheila and Sara for their new Friday format, 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 burn cases and one hemophilia case, to coordinate with episode 5!

References:

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

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and spinal conditions.

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Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

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.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21304338/

Cavallo, S., Brosseau, L., Toupin-April, K., Wells, G., Smith, C., Pugh, A., … & Bigford, S. (2017). Ottawa Panel Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines For Structured Physical Activity In the Management Of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 5(98), 1018-1041.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2016.09.135

Jessica Lewis, PT, DPT, PCS, is on the show again for this two part discussion on pathological gait with Sara and Sheila. Jessica is one of the co-creators of PCS Advantage, currently working on her PhD, and works in a gait and motion analysis lab at a children’s hospital in Ohio. If you have not listened to part 1 of our conversation, please go back and listen to Season 4 Episode 8. Today is part two, the continuation of our discussion on pathological gait in the pediatric population. 

“The Toe Walking Tool: A novel method for assessing idiopathic toe walking children”

Gait Patterns Reference Photo 1

Gait Patterns Reference Photo 2

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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 three cases that are not specifically tied to a content episode this season.  Today we focus on osteogenesis imperfecta and DMD. 

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Resources:

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

Join Sara and Sheila as we discuss the Educational Environment, IDEA, section 504 and transition services for youth with disabilities.  

Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.

https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/

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

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on Down Syndrome.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for the exam. Shameless plug: You should be an APTA member.

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Resources:

https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/clinical-summaries (APTA members only)

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 four cases, all on cerebral palsy to coordinate with episode 23!

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

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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.

Join Sara and Sheila for another APTA fact sheet review. 

Resources:

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_SafeStudentLiftingandTransfersSchoolSetting_2018.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_AdaptedPhysicalEducationandSchoolBasedPT_2016.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_SelectedAssessmentToolsAutism_2015.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/EI-SB%20Transition%20Worksheet%20for%20Ped%20PTs.pdf

Join Sheila, Sara and Marissa S. as we discuss early intervention physical therapy. It is also our first attempt at getting a Peloton sponsorship. (ha)

For more from Marissa H. and Marissa S. check out their Pediatric Physical Therapy Instagram page @pediatricphysicaltherapy

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Resources:

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_Teaming-UsingPSPApproach.pdf?v=1

Join Sara and Sheila as we walk you through two more practice areas in pediatric physical therapy.  Today we discuss the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Early Intervention Services Under IDEA.  

Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.

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

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Today on the podcast we are welcoming back a familiar face, Helen Carey, PT, DHSc, PCS, assistant professor at South College in Knoxville, TN. Before dedicating herself fully to the academic field, she previously developed and directed the pediatric physical therapy residency program at Ohio State University and worked in research labs and other pediatric physical therapy settings. Having held her certification in pediatric physical therapy since 1999, Helen has a wealth of knowledge in this field and is going to discuss outcome measures with us in today’s episode. 

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Sheila and Sara are back from holiday break with a new episode! Today we will be breaking down the different classifications of Myelomeningocele from the article listed below in the show notes and discussing why it is so relevant for Pediatric PTs. Don’t forget to join us for our subscription only episode on Friday to test your knowledge from this episode!

“Rojas AM, Karakostas T. Myelomeningocele: a new functional classification. J Child ­ Orthop 2021;15:1-5. DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.15.200248”

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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.  We discuss case about a cerebral hemispherectomy and a case focusing on bracing for gait. 

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Resources:

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

Join Sara and Sheila as we review the clinical summary on spinal cord injury.  This is an APTA member only document and so helpful in your review for the exam. Shameless plug: You should be an APTA member.

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Resources:

https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/clinical-summaries (APTA members only)

These two topics have a lot of overlap, so join Sara and Sheila as we discuss pediatric limb deficiencies and amputations and pediatric oncology. 

References:

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/

Join Sheila and Sara for their new Friday format, 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 one case, Muscular Dystrophy coordinate with episode 11!

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Resources:

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

Sara and Sheila bring you the first Fact Sheet Friday of Season 2.  The APTA came out with some new fact sheets and we didn't want to miss any for review.  Today we cover Knowledge Translation and the Knowledge to Action Cycle. 

Episode resources:

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_KnowledgeTranslationinPediatricPhysicalTherapy_2022.pdf

SAFETY LISTENER NOTE:

This presentation will discuss aspects of trauma, its impact on children, families and practitioners. We acknowledge that the content in this discussion may trigger your previous experiences with trauma or the trauma that your patient’s have experienced. We encourage you to perform self-care practices even within this podcast; if you need to take a break and pause, please do so as you need.

Sheila and Sara will be discussing Trauma Informed Care with Katelyn McNamara-Kays PT, DPT, PCS and Bridget Griffin, PT, DPT, PCS, who are both highly qualified to tackle this topic today. Kate works at a level 1 trauma center in Louisville, Kentucky and Bridget works in Cincinnati, Ohio. Today we will be breaking down exactly what Trauma Informed Care is, why it is important to consider when interacting with pediatric patients, considerations for different ages of children, and how to apply it to your practice. Come back next week for part two of this topic!

Links and Resources: 

Trauma-Informed Care Fact sheet 1 

Trauma-Informed Care Fact sheet 2

 “Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatric Physical Therapy as a Standard Precaution: The Time Is Here”

“What Happened To You” by Dr. Bruce D. Perry, MD, PHD, and Oprah Winfrey 

“In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope” by Dr. Rana Awdish

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Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover cystic fibrosis, asthma and congenital heart defects. Make sure you are supplementing our conversation with charts, tables and pictures from the Campbell text referenced below and don't forget the Case Files book case studies. Cheers and happy listening!

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Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

Join Sheila this week as she covers brachial plexus injury and spinal cord injury. Make sure you are supplementing our conversation with charts, tables and pictures from the Campbell text referenced below and the CPG referenced below. Cheers and happy listening!

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Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

Coroneos CJ, Voineskos SH, Christakis MK on behalf of The Canadian OBPI Working Group, et alObstetrical brachial plexus injury (OBPI): Canada's national clinical practice guidelineBMJ Open 2017;7:e014141. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-014141

Join Sheila, Sara and Marissa as we discuss school-based physical therapy. 

For more from Marissa H. and Marissa S. check out their Pediatric Physical Therapy Instagram page @pediatricphysicaltherapy

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Resources:

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/Fact%20Sheet_EducationallyRelevantPhysicalThearpy-PartII_2021.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/Fact%20Sheet_ProvidingPTunderIDEAPartB-AnOverview_2021.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_EducationallyRelevantPhysicalTherapy-ScopeofSchool-BasedPractice_2015.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_DosageConsiderationsUnderIDEA_2014.pdf

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover traumatic Brain Injury and Myelodysplasia (spina bifida). Make sure you are supplementing our conversation with charts, tables and pictures from the Campbell text referenced below and don't forget the Case Files book case study. Cheers and happy listening!

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Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

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 three cases that are not specifically tied to a content episode this season.  Today we focus on some common pediatric orthopedic cases. Yes, you need to study pediatric orthopedics for this exam!

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Resources:

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

Join Sara and Sheila as we dissect 4 more APTA Fact Sheets for you.  This is a great way to supplement your PCS studying with a lot of information packed into easy-to-read guides. The APTA Fact Sheets also provide extensive resource lists to allow you to dive deeper into specific topics you may find challenging. 

Resources:

AFOs and footwear for children with CP

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/Ankle-Foot%20Orthoses%20and%20Footwear%20for%20Children%20with%20Cerebral%20Palsy.pdf

Autism: current practice resources

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_AutismCurrentPracticeResources_2014.pdf

Body weight supported treadmill training

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_Body-WeightSupportedTreadmillTraining-UsingEvidencetoGuidePhysicalTherapyIntervention_2010.pdf

Complementary and alternative medicine: what is it?

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_WhatisComplementaryandAlternativeMedicine_2010.pdf

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

Join Sara and Sheila for another APTA Fact Sheet rundown.  We cover 4 more fact sheets this week to help you prepare to pass the pediatric specialty examination. 

Resources:

Adolescents/adults with developmental disabilities employment

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_AADDEmployment_2014.pdf

Adolescents/adults with developmental disabilities health care issues

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_AADDHealthIssues_2014.pdf

Adolescents/adults with developmental disabilities independent living

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_AADDIndependentLiving_2014.pdf

Aquatic PT for children

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/Fact%20Sheet_TheBenefitsofAquaticPhysicalTherapyforChildren_2017.pdf

In this episode of "Pushing Pediatrics," Sheila and Sara explore the critical role of standardized outcome measures in pediatric physical therapy. They discuss how these measures shape clinical decisions, including eligibility, intervention strategies, goals, and service intensity. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding the purpose of testing and considering the goals of the child and their family when selecting appropriate outcome measures. They delve into the two critical types of standardized tests: norm-referenced and criterion-referenced, highlighting their differences and applications. Sheila and Sara also touch on psychometric properties, validity, and the importance of adhering to test administration guidelines. They provide insights into the use of outcome measures for screening, prediction, determining differences, and evaluating change. The hosts recommend utilizing the ICF model and the APTA fact sheet on outcome measures for comprehensive understanding. They then dive into motor development and control. They emphasize that the chapter is crucial for understanding foundational concepts. The hosts recommend reading the chapter in full and utilizing bonus content, such as videos and developmental milestones offered in the e-book version. They discuss various developmental theories, including neural-maturationist theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, cognitive: Piagetian theory, motor-learning theory, and dynamical systems theory. Sheila and Sara highlight the importance of internal and external factors in development and provide insights into postural control and reflexes. Listeners are encouraged to dive deeper into these concepts and refer to additional resources for a thorough grasp of the subject matter.

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Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

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

We have the pleasure of welcoming Cameron Brown, PT, DPT, PCS back to the podcast this week! She previously was on to discuss her process of taking the PCS exam. She currently teaches at West Coast University assistant teaching their DPT program and works in outpatient early intervention pediatric PT.  Cameron is going to be sharing with us and breaking down Hypothesis-Oriented Pediatric Focused Algorithm on today’s episode and its special considerations for our pediatric populations.

https://academic-oup-com.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/ptj/article/93/3/413/2735433?login=false

https://www.apta.org/your-career/careers-in-physical-therapy/pt-moves-me

Resources discussed in today’s episode can be found on our website

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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/

Sara and Sheila are back to guide you to passing the PCS exam.  On todays episode, we are discussing musculoskeletal development and physical fitness in childhood.

Citations and Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.

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

The Utrecht Approach to Exercise in Chronic Childhood Conditions: A Decade in Review by M. Van Brussel.

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. 

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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.

Sara and Sheila cover two important topics today, hemophilia and burns.  These two topics are definitely on the DSP but not chapters included in the most recent, 5th Edition, of Campbell. Sit back and listen as we review important facts regarding both of these conditions.  

Resources:

Campbell, S. K., Palisano, R. J., & Vander Linden, D. W. (2006). Physical therapy for children (3rd ed.). W B Saunders.

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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Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover limb deficiencies and amputations as well as orthopedic conditions. This is a longer episode with a lot of material to cover. Make sure you are supplementing our conversation with charts, tables and pictures from the Campbell text referenced below. Cheers and happy listening!

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Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

We are here bringing you more fact sheets to review!  We bundle one on cranial remolding in the NICU with two on acyanotic and cyanotic heart conditions.  These are great adjunct resources to your Campbell review so don't leave them behind. Happy studying!

Resources:

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ConsidersationsforCranialMoldingNICU_2022.pdf?v=1

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_AcyanoticCongenitalHeartDefects_2022.pdf

https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_CyanoticCongentialHeartDefects_2022.pdf

Join Sheila and Sara for their new Friday format, 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, Down Syndrome and Joint Hypermobility Syndrome to coordinate with Episode 13!

Resoucres:

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

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SAFETY LISTENER NOTE:

This presentation will discuss aspects of trauma, its impact on children, families and practitioners. We acknowledge that the content in this discussion may trigger your previous experiences with trauma or the trauma that your patient’s have experienced. We encourage you to perform self-care practices even within this podcast; if you need to take a break and pause, please do so as you need.

Today is the continuation of Sheila and Sara discussing Trauma Informed Care with Katelyn McNamara-Kays PT, DPT, PCS and Bridget Griffin, PT, DPT, PCS. Kate works at a level 1 pediatric trauma center in Louisville, Kentucky and Bridget works at a large children’s hospital in the pediatric ICU in Cincinnati, Ohio. If you have not listened to last week’s episode, please go back and listen to part 1 and then come back to today’s episode for part 2 as we wrap up our discussion of Trauma Informed Care.

Links and Resources: 

Trauma-Informed Care Fact sheet 1 

Trauma-Informed Care Fact sheet 2

 “Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatric Physical Therapy as a Standard Precaution: The Time Is Here”

“What Happened To You” by Dr. Bruce D. Perry, MD, PHD, and Oprah Winfrey 

“In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope” by Dr. Rana Awdish

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Join Sara and Sheila as we give you a preview of the candidate guide. This episode comes directly from the candidate guide so save your copy today. (Linked Below). Note: we do not and will not discuss any test specifics. 

https://specialization.apta.org/become-a-specialist/candidate-guide

We are back this week with Helen and Jessica, the two masterminds behind the PCS Advantage program.  We felt this was a valuable resource during our exam preparation and they have only added content and value since our test year!  We talk about their new content and get some helpful study tips as well. 

Resources:

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

Welcome back to Pushing Pediatrics! Today we will be going over the use of orthotics in the pediatric population. While we have discussed orthotics at some length in previous episodes (episode 30 - Down Syndrome and episodes 8 & 10 - Pathological Gait), we feel this subject deserves its own episode too! Please reference today’s episode in conjunction with your copy of Campbell’s 6th edition and those listed previous episodes for a complete review. We will also be discussing orthotics as it pertains to our own personal practice experiences. We hope you find today’s episode helpful!

Weber A, Martin K. A systematic review of the efficacy of orthoses for children with hypotonia. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2014;26:38-47.

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Join Sheila and Sara this week as they transition to adulthood and assistive technology. Make sure you are supplementing our conversation with charts, tables and pictures from the Campbell text referenced below! This is our final content episode this season! Cheers and happy listening!

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Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

Join Sheila and special guest this week Emily Knell Spaeth, PT, DPT, IBCLC, LMT, NTMTC, CNT, RPYT as they cover all things related to the NICU. Dr. Emily Spaeth is an expert in all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and babies. She is the founder and CEO of Be Well Baby PDX. While supporting families as a doctor of physical therapy in the neonatal ICU, Emily saw a deep societal need for a more holistic approach to peripartum care, and decided to blend her background in yoga, massage, and lactation support with her expertise in physical therapy to create a full spectrum peripartum experience for her clients. 

Emily offers a range of continuing education courses for professionals on the Lactation OT platform.  Additionally, her website offers an array of courses covering topics that help parents understand their baby's cues, infant massage techniques, newborn care essentials, and more. 

Courses: www.bewellbabypdx.com/courses

FREE GUIDE- Respectful Tummy Time for the Newborn:  www.bewellbabypdx.com/subscribe

Follow her on Instagram and Facebook and Linked In @bewellbabypdx

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Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

https://pediatricapta.org/fact-sheets/

Sweeney JK, Heriza CB, Blanchard Y; American Physical Therapy Association. Neonatal physical therapy. Part I: clinical competencies and neonatal intensive care unit clinical training models. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2009 Winter;21(4):296-307. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181bf75ee. PMID: 19923969.

Sweeney JK, Heriza CB, Blanchard Y, Dusing SC. Neonatal physical therapy. Part II: Practice frameworks and evidence-based practice guidelines. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2010 Spring;22(1):2-16. doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181cdba43. Erratum in: Pediatr Phys Ther. 2010 Winter;22(4):377. PMID: 20142700.

https://neonataltherapists.com/

https://www.neonatalcertification.com/certification/

https://www.caringessentials.net/

https://www.liddlekidz.org/cimt-certification-advanced-level-2/

https://neonataltherapycertification.com/

We have a big episode for you this week! Sara and Sheila walk you through the ins and outs of torticollis, arthrogryposis and osteogenesis imperfecta. 

Citations/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://pediatricapta.org/clinical-practice-guidelines/Congenital-Muscular-Torticollis.cfm

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they explore the principles of motor learning and how they apply to pediatric rehabilitation. They discuss the importance of active learning and the contextual factors necessary for children to acquire age-appropriate skills. They discuss the two types of knowledge involved in motor skill acquisition, explicit and implicit, and the benefits of external focus instructions. They also emphasize the role of feedback in the motor learning process, highlighting the importance of addressing errors and providing guidance on critical components of performance. They discuss the optimal frequency of feedback and the value of random practice schedules for enhanced learning. Sheila and Sara then shift their focus to musculoskeletal development and adaptation. They explore the effects of immobilization, spasticity, and bone development on motor function. They also provide insights into the changes seen in lower extremity bone development as children grow, as well as the always confusing topics of hip torsion and version. Gain valuable insights and practical tips that will support your test-taking and clinical practice. Tune in now to enhance your understanding of motor learning and musculoskeletal development in pediatric rehabilitation!

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Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

Nicolette “Niki” Standera PT, DPT, is back on the podcast to finish our two part conversation about Oncology and Complex Care. Niki works in the acute care hospital setting in upstate New York and has specifically worked with the pediatric population in several units including the oncology and complex care units for the last 5 years. Today is part two of our interview with Niki and we will be covering complex care in the acute setting as it pertains to the pediatric physical therapist. 

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Join Sheila and Sara for their new Friday format, 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 one case on Post-Concussion Syndrome to coordinate with episode 15!

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Resources:

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

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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Resources:

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

Attention all pediatric physical therapy professionals preparing for the 2024 exam cycle! We have an exciting collaboration between Pushing Pediatrics and PCS Advantage just for you. We are giving away a PCS Advantage subscription, valued at $250, to one lucky winner. Even if you've already purchased the subscription, don't worry - you're still eligible and will receive a reimbursement. The contest dates are from September 4th to September 8th, so mark your calendars! For full details and to enter, head over to our Instagram page. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your exam preparation. Good luck!

Sara and Sheila step back for a week to answer some common questions and to talk a little more about their test experience.  

Join Sara and Sheila as we conquer assistive technology and gait.  We discuss the five elements of assistive technology: adaptive seating and positioning, wheeled mobility, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), computers, and electronic aids to daily living. We also talk through the gait cycle and cover some atypical gait patterns. 

References:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.Resources:

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they first dive into the world of physical fitness in childhood. They are then joined by the incredible Jessica Lewis, PT, DPT, PCS, and gait lab expert, who will take you on a journey into the intricacies of gait. Get ready for a jam-packed episode filled with valuable information and gain invaluable insights into the world of gait!

Jessica Lewis, PT, DPT, is a developmental pediatric physical therapist and the biomechanical coordinator of the Honda Center for Gait and Motion Enhancement. She completed a post-doctoral pediatric residency program at The Ohio State University and she is a board-certified pediatric clinical specialist.

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Resources:

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

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

Hip Surveillance Guidelines:

https://www.aacpdm.org/publications/care-pathways/hip-surveillance-in-cerebral-palsy

Dias LS, Swaroop VT, de Angeli LRA, Larson JE, Rojas AM, Karakostas T. Myelomeningocele: a new functional classification. J Child Orthop. 2021 Feb 1;15(1):1-5. doi: 10.1302/1863-2548.15.200248. PMID: 33643452; PMCID: PMC7907765.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7907765/#:~:text=The%20four%20levels%20in%20this,walker%20to%20achieve%20some%20ambulation.

Sara and Sheila get personal with this episode. Sharing their overall experience with the PCS exam process. 

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/

Fetters, L., & Tilson, J. (2018). Evidence Based Physical Therapy (2nd ed.). F.A. Davis Company.

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/

Instagram page for example test questions on Fridays @pediatricphysicaltherapy

Join Sara and Sheila as we try and dissect these challenging topics.  

Citations:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.

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

https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/

Join Sheila and special guest Emily Gaylord, PT, DPT, PCS this week as they cover all things related to school-based physical therapy. Emily has spent the last few years diving deep into educational law, making her uniquely qualified to help you prepare for the PCS exam! Make sure you are supplementing our conversation with charts, tables and pictures from the Campbell text referenced below - along with all of the other supplemental materials recommended by Emily and linked below. Cheers and happy listening!

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Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

https://pediatricapta.org/fact-sheets/

https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/13159/urlt/cert.pdf

https://vota.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Handouts%20Cecere.pdf

https://www.seekfreaks.com/index.php/2016/10/27/hefreak-says-shefreak-says-pt-counts-takeaways/

https://www.uky.edu/chs/physical-therapy/research/pt-counts

Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover Autism. Make sure you are supplementing our conversation with charts, tables and pictures from the Campbell text referenced below. Cheers and happy listening!

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Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, R. (2023). Campbell’s physical therapy for children. Elsevier.

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 wound care and complex regional pain syndrome.

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Resources:

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

We interrupt your regularly scheduled studying to bring you a great offer!  We have partnered with MedBridge to offer you all a special discount code on their subscriptions. You can either go onto their MedBridge page and use the code PUSHINGPEDS for $150 off of your subscription, or click the link BELOW to go directly to our affiliate page.

To celebrate physical therapy month, MedBridge is running a special on their Premium Subscription for just $225 if you use the code PTMPUSHINGPEDS. You can also click the link below to go directly to the subscription page. 

These subscriptions are good for one year of content and give you access to not only the PCS Prep Course, but all other MedBridge continuing education courses. 

Using our code helps us keep bringing you guys study content! We appreciate your support! 

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Join Sara and Sheila as we review the Clinical Practice Guidelines for Congenital Muscular Torticollis and Developmental Coordination Disorder. 

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!

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Resources:

https://pediatricapta.org/clinical-practice-guidelines/Congenital-Muscular-Torticollis.cfm

https://pediatricapta.org/clinical-practice-guidelines/Developmental%20Coordination%20Disorder.cfm

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

We. Are. Back.

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!

This week Sheila and Sara will break down Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Spinal Conditions for you. 

Citations and Resources:

Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg.

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

https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/

Sheila and Sara are excited to welcome you to Season 2 of Pushing Pediatrics! We are an educational podcast for those looking to sit for the physical therapy pediatric certified specialist exam (any anyone else looking to learn more about pediatric physical therapy). We are so happy you found us and we look forward to getting to work! New episodes drop Tuesday September 6th, 2022!  

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