Coming soon
Recent advances in Pediatric Physiotherapy
- To understand various techniques.
- Demonstrate an understanding of behavior and child development, and its impact on health and illness.
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform a complete and accurate pediatric history including prenatal, birth, developmental, dietary, immunization, and psychosocial histories.
Treatment planning process:
Classification of treatment techniques based on current concepts & approaches.
All types of strengthening techniques.
Overview and their treatment, with emphasis on recording and documentation.
Therapeutic exercises use Pediatrics conditions.
Special Pediatric Approaches and Their Concept:
Neurodevelopment Approach,
Brunnstrom's Approach,
PNF Approach,
MRP and Inhibition & facilitation techniques.
Modified CIMT.
Advanced Neuro-therapeutic techniques:
Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) Reflexology,
Cranio-sacral therapy,
Motor learning Theories – Concept, Therapeutic, Positional.
Myofacial release techniques
Biofeedback,
Methods For Optimizing Neuromuscular & Postural Control : Proprioception Training And Kinesthetic Training (Sensory Integration),
Problem Solving Approach,
Motor Control,
Clinical Decision Making And Clinical Reasoning,
Evidence Based Practice.
Play therapy
Speech therapy
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