Pediatric Aquatic Evidence-Based Practice
Presented by Kathleen (Kiki) Dickinson
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What is the current evidence-based research on a variety of pediatric diagnoses, including Cerebral Palsy, Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy, Down syndrome, and the medically fragile, and how do I apply this research to my clinical practice? This course will review the current evidence-based research on the effects of aquatic physical therapy. Participants in this course will gain knowledge of current evidence-based studies and be more successful with establishing treatment for children with these diagnoses.
Meet your instructor
Kathleen (Kiki) Dickinson
Kiki has over 30 years of experience as a physical therapist at St. Croix Therapy (Therapeutic Services for Children and Adults) in Hudson, Wisconsin, serving both pediatric and adult clients. Her caseload spans the birth-to-three early intervention population, children with complex neurological conditions, and adults with…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Population
Current evidence-based research will be reviewed on aquatic therapy with the pediatric Cerebral Palsy population. This research is important in determining if it supports aquatic therapy as a successful treatment approach for therapy. Treatment techniques will be demonstrated that support this research and/or diagnosis.
2. Pediatric Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy Population
Current evidence-based research will be reviewed on aquatic therapy with the pediatric Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy population. This research is important in determining if it supports aquatic therapy as a successful treatment approach for therapy. Treatment techniques will be demonstrated that support this research and/or diagnosis.
3. Pediatric Down Syndrome Population
Current evidence-based research will be reviewed on aquatic therapy with the pediatric Down Syndrome population. This research is important in determining if it supports aquatic therapy as a successful treatment approach for therapy. Treatment techniques will be demonstrated that support this research and/or diagnosis.
4. Pediatric Medically Fragile Population
Current evidence-based research will be reviewed on aquatic therapy with the pediatric Medically Fragile population. This research is important in determining if it supports aquatic therapy as a successful treatment approach for therapy. Treatment techniques will be demonstrated that support this research and/or diagnosis.
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Pediatric Aquatic Evidence-Based Practice
Kathleen (Kiki) Dickinson