8/2/2019 12:00:00 AM

 

Therapeutic Evaluation and Treatment of Toe Walking

(Pediatric Equinus Gait)

Course Description:

This course will teach clinicians to develop interventions based on etiologies to produce successful long term outcomes. Through an organized evaluation procedure, specific data will be used to direct the clinician to potential etiologies. Causes and appropriate intervention strategies are identified in order to utilize a systematic approach to developing an effective treatment plan. This course challenges the clinician to ask the correct questions in order to form a systematic approach to treating the child who "toe walks." As requested by previous participants.

This course will take place on August 2nd and 3rd. If you are interested in attending please contact Daisy Enriquez at Daisy@kidsdevelopmentalclinic.com or by calling (713) 774-5437

Course Objectives:

  • - Identify specific etiologies relevant to pediatric equinus gait.
  • - Discuss etiology-specific & age-appropriate assessment & management strategies for this population.
  • - Apply effective examination, evaluation, intervention and treatment strategies to toe walking in the pediatric population.
  • - Design an effective & individualized treatment plan for the pediatric patient.
  • - Explain the future consequences of incorrect intervention.

 

Course Pricing:

$350 if you sign up before July 15th

$450 after July 15th

$250 for employees of KDT/KDC

About the Instructor:

Liesa M. Persaud, PT, DPT, PCS, CKTP is a licensed physical therapist with 26 years experience in the ?eld of adult and pediatric therapy. Additionally, she has educated health care professionals, both nationally and internationally, in advanced treatment techniques, specialized practical training and consultative services. She has worked in a variety of settings, including private pediatric and adult clinics, schools, private homes, hospitals and long-term care facilities. Ms. Persaud is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor and also teaches human anatomy, physiology and nutrition at Tulsa Community College. She received her Associate’s Degree in 1993 from Tulsa Junior College and worked as a physical therapist assistant while completing her Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from Southern Nazarene University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ms. Persaud earned her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Findlay in Findlay, Oklahoma in 2003 and continued to expand her expertise in the ?eld. She received her post-graduate Doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and is a Board Certi?ed Specialist in Pediatric Science. Ms. Persaud’s passion for travel has led her to teach & treat overseas in Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, the Arab Emirates & Mexico, & she will go to Ukraine & Palestine in December 2017, & Poland in April 2018.

What others are saying:

"Thank you! What a rich, full class. This course can have application on Monday, as well as with a variety of patients. The ideas discussed could be applied to many more patients than just those with toe walking. Enough complexity to engage those with many years of experience, yet simple and easy to follow for those who are new to pediatrics. Liesa is open to questions, direct and honest in what she shares, and if it is her opinion, her experience, and/or confirmed by research. This course came highly recommended by a colleague, and I will be recommending this course to others." - E. Salameh, PT

"Outstanding course! Changed how I think about and treat this population. Very clinically relevant and useful." - A. Conklin, PT

"Liesa was engaging all three days and provided a high amount of useful info that could be immediately implemented in the clinic."

"Excellent, practical and realistic approach to treatment of a wide variety of toe walkers. Liesa is a dynamic speaker who has the ability to captivate attention and promote active learning through lecture and lab. Thank you for putting the pieces of the puzzle together." N. Falcone, PT

 

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