Pushing Pediatrics

Join Sheila and Sara as we walk you through two more topics related to pediatric physical therapy.  Resources: Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg. https://www.apta.org/patient-care/evidence-based-practice-resources/clinical-summaries https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advan...

Resources: Assessment Tools: Categorized by ICF model https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_ListofPediatricAssessmentToolsCategorizedbyICFModel_2013.pdf Strength: Testing in pediatric PT https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_StrengthTestinginPediatricPhysicalTherapy_2012.pdf Fitness: resources for young children https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fac...

Join Sara and Sheila as they guide you through all things orthopedics in the world of pediatrics.  Watch out, this episode is LONG and packed with useful information.  Resources: Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg. Pelletier, E. S., & Jobst, E. E. (2015). Case Files in...

Sara and Sheila bring you another Fact Sheet Friday! Resources: Evidence-based practice https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_EvidenceBasedPractice_2007.pdf Term based service delivery approaches https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/FactSheet_TeamBasedServiceDeliveryAppraoches_2010.pdf Child abuse and neglect https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdf...

These two topics have a lot of overlap, so join Sara and Sheila as we discuss pediatric limb deficiencies and amputations and pediatric oncology.  References: Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg. Pelletier, E. S., & Jobst, E. E. (2015). Case Files in Physical Therapy Pediatri...

Welcome to your FIRST Fact Sheet Friday.  Use these quick reference guides to take your PCS studying to the next level.  Resources: Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Clinical Reasoning https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact-sheets/pdfs/ClinicalReasoning-TeachingLearningAssessment.pdf?v=1.1 Using APTA’s Guide to PT practice 3.0 in Peds settings https://pediatricapta.org/includes/fact...

Join Sara and Sheila as we break down muscular dystrophies, with a focus on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy.  Resources: C.M. McDonald, T. Duong, E. Henricson, T. Abresch, F. Hu, A. Cnaan, P.2.11 CINRG Duchenne Natural History Study: Relationship of longitudinal measures of ambulatory timed function tests and loss of clinical milestones, Neuromuscular Disorders, Volume...

We have a big episode for you this week! Sara and Sheila walk you through the ins and outs of torticollis, arthrogryposis and osteogenesis imperfecta.  Citations/Resources: Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg. Pelletier, E. S., & Jobst, E. E. (2015). Case Files in Physical Th...

This week Sheila and Sara will break down Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Spinal Conditions for you.  Citations and 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/products/pcs-advantage/ https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/

We have a special BONUS episode this week. Sara and Sheila frequently reference the PCS Advantage Prep Course as an AMAZING resource.  Today, we are joined by Helen Carey, PT, DHSc, PCS & Jessica Lewis, PT, DPT, PCS - the two content creators for the PCS Advantage Prep Course.  Learn a little more about what they offer, what they are looking to add this year and how it can help you P...

Sara and Sheila are back to guide you to passing the PCS exam.  On todays episode, we are discussing musculoskeletal development and physical fitness in childhood. Citations and 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/products/pcs-advantage/ The...

Join Sara and Sheila as we try and dissect these challenging topics.   Citations: Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult (5th ed.). Elsevier Gezondheidszorg. https://rehabknowledge.com/products/pcs-advantage/ https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/

Here it is, your first content based episode.  Join Sara and Sheila as we talk all things evidenced-based and measurement (correlating with Chapters 1 and 2 of Campbell's 5th Edition).   Follow us on Instagram: @pushingpediatrics Questions, comments, concerns: pushingpediatrics@gmail.com Citations:  Palisano, R. J., Orlin, M. N., & Schreiber, J. (2017). Campbell’s Physical Thera...

Sara and Sheila get personal with this episode. Sharing their overall experience with the PCS exam process.  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/ Fetters, L., & Tilson, J. (2018). Evidence Based Physical Therapy (2nd ed.). F.A. Davis Com...

Dive Deep into Sara and Sheila's study plan to help you gain confidence in forming your own study planning as you prepare to crush this exam.  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/ Fetters, L., & Tilson, J. (2018). Evidence Based Physical...

Sara and Sheila are short and sweet here. Don't worry, we will dive deeper into this topic next week. 

Join Sara and Sheila as we give you a preview of the candidate guide. This episode comes directly from the candidate guide so save your copy today. (Linked Below). Note: we do not and will not discuss any test specifics.  https://specialization.apta.org/become-a-specialist/candidate-guide

Join Sheila and Sara as they walk you through the basics of the criteria you need to meet to sign up for the exam, the cost and how to sign up. Below, we have linked the ABPTS webpage.  https://specialization.apta.org/become-a-specialist/pediatrics

Join Sara and Sheila as we walk you through some of our favorite resources. They are linked or cited below! 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/ Fetters, L., & Tilson, J. (2018). Evidence Based Physical Therapy (2nd ed.). F.A. Davis Company....

Welcome to Pushing Pediatrics, an educational podcast for physical therapists created to help those studying for the pediatric certified specialist exam, and anyone else interested in learning more about pediatric physical therapy. Join Sheila and Sara as they walk you through signing up, test prep, study organization and educational content from a variety of sources! Follow us on Instagram and Fa...