Pediatric Bundle (3 CEUs)

This course will look into specific evaluation techniques that are unique to the pediatric overhead athletes. We will then look at the progression of interventions for the overhead athlete including the core, lower extremity, and upper extremity.

This session is focused on various physical and occupational therapy treatment methods in regards to pediatric chronic pain. In addition, frequently encountered pain diagnoses and specific treatment suggestions will be reviewed. The speaker will provide brief background information on adolescent chronic pain, treatment methods (both typical and atypical), integration of a biopsychosocial approach, and discuss specific application of techniques. Common physical, emotional, and social barriers that arise with treatment of this population will be introduced and strategies to overcome these barriers will be discussed. Case studies will be incorporated to support concepts and information discussed. Finally, outcome measures commonly used for pediatric chronic pain will be introduced for therapists to utilize in treatment sessions.

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

The youth and adolescent overhead athlete can often times be complicated due to the vast array of age-specific injuries and the rehabilitative care needed to return to sport. This course will give the rehabilitative specialist specific understanding concerning what age-related injuries occur in the younger baseball athlete. More specifically, the attendee will be able to identify these particular injuries and their associated risk factors, objective measures that are specific to the young baseball athlete, sport-specific rehab, injury prevention standards, and guidelines for return to sport in a safe and progressive manner.