Pushing Pediatrics

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...

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://pe...

Sara and Sheila walk through some common genetic conditions seen in pediatric physical therapy to help you grow your base knowledge. This content is from the 4th Edition of Physical Therapy for Children.  Episode Resources: Campbell, S. K., Palisano, R. J., & Orlin, M. (2011). Physical therapy for children (4th ed.). Saunders.

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

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. (201...

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!  

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 pe...

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.,...

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...

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 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 issue...

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/prod...

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_20...

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://reha...

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/incl...

Join Sheila and Sara as we discuss children requiring long-term mechanical ventilation, cystic fibrosis and asthma.  Resources: 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. Palisano, R. J., Orli...

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.pd...

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...

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_DevelopingCollabor...

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/

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)...

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

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_EarlyInterventionPhysicalTherap...

Join Sara and Sheila as we walk you through the diagnosis of cerebral palsy.  References: Novak I, McIntyre S, Morgan C, Campbell L, Dark L, Morton N, Stumbles E, Wilson SA, Goldsmith S. A systematic review of interventions for children with cerebral palsy: state of the evidence. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2013 Oct;55(10):885-910. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.12246. Epub 2013 Aug 21. PMID: 23962350. Novak, I...

Join Sara and Sheila for another Fact Sheet Friday.  References:  Interventions for Positional Foot Deformities in the Neonate https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_InterventionsforPositionalFootDeformitiesintheNeonate_2021.pdf Positioning the Medically Fragile Preterm Infant in the NICU https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_DevelopmentalPo...