We know it’s getting close to crunch time, which is why we will be going over a couple of case studies today to further help you prepare to take the PCS! We are going to break down these case studies into ways you may see questions presented on the PCS exam, but also to help you apply the knowledge you already have and utilize your memory recall. Do your best to follow along with today’s episodes without your notes! Head over to our Instagram page to see these case studies with prompts listed out, but we will only be going through them in detail on today’s episode!
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This week Sheila and Sara will be going over the equipment available and used for our pediatric patients. This episode will be more general, covering the main types of equipment detailed in Campbell. However, if you are looking for a deep dive, please review the chapter on Assistive Technology in Campbell’s 6th edition. We also have episodes in previous seasons covering the Assistive Technology chapter as well as the information in Campbell’s 5th edition. We bring you this episode knowing some of you have a large experience with equipment and some of you have none. Hopefully this episode will help you along your studying journey! You got this!
Glickman LB, Geigle PR, Paleg GS. A systematic review of supported standing programs. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2010;3(3):197-213. doi: 10.3233/PRM-2010-0129. PMID: 21791851.
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Welcome back to Pushing Pediatrics! Today we will be going over the use of orthotics in the pediatric population. While we have discussed orthotics at some length in previous episodes (episode 30 - Down Syndrome and episodes 8 & 10 - Pathological Gait), we feel this subject deserves its own episode too! Please reference today’s episode in conjunction with your copy of Campbell’s 6th edition and those listed previous episodes for a complete review. We will also be discussing orthotics as it pertains to our own personal practice experiences. We hope you find today’s episode helpful!
Weber A, Martin K. A systematic review of the efficacy of orthoses for children with hypotonia. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2014;26:38-47.
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We have another article review to bring to you on today’s episode! As there is yet to be a clinical practice guideline (CPG) for this patient population, this article gives a great insight into how current PTs manage children with down syndrome, what assessment tools they utilize, and interventions they prioritize. Sheila and Sara will explore the contents of this paper and discuss the implications for clinical practice as well as board exam preparation.
“Johnson R, Looper J, Fiss A. Current Trends in Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice for Children With Down Syndrome. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2021;33(2):74-81. doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000781”
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Thanks for joining today for another episode of Pushing Pediatrics. Today Sara and Sheila will be reviewing an article you can find below in the show notes on the effectiveness of serial casting and ankle foot orthosis for toe walking children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We will be discussing the methodology, results, and implications for practice as Pediatric Physical Therapists. Our intent for this review is to provide some actionable insights for practicing PTs but also to cover some board exam prep as this is a newer article that could be testable material. We hope you find today’s episode helpful!
“Barkocy M, Schilz J, Heimerl S, Chee M, Valdez M, Redmond K. The Effectiveness of Serial Casting and Ankle Foot Orthoses in Treating Toe Walking in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder. Pediatric Physical Therapy. 2021;33(2):83-90. doi:10.1097/PEP.0000000000000784”
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Sheila and Sara are back from holiday break with a new episode! Today we will be breaking down the different classifications of Myelomeningocele from the article listed below in the show notes and discussing why it is so relevant for Pediatric PTs. Don’t forget to join us for our subscription only episode on Friday to test your knowledge from this episode!
“Rojas AM, Karakostas T. Myelomeningocele: a new functional classification. J Child Orthop 2021;15:1-5. DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.15.200248”
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Today on the podcast we are welcoming back a familiar face, Helen Carey, PT, DHSc, PCS, assistant professor at South College in Knoxville, TN. Before dedicating herself fully to the academic field, she previously developed and directed the pediatric physical therapy residency program at Ohio State University and worked in research labs and other pediatric physical therapy settings. Having held her certification in pediatric physical therapy since 1999, Helen has a wealth of knowledge in this field and is going to discuss outcome measures with us in today’s episode.
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We have the pleasure of welcoming Cameron Brown, PT, DPT, PCS back to the podcast this week! She previously was on to discuss her process of taking the PCS exam. She currently teaches at West Coast University assistant teaching their DPT program and works in outpatient early intervention pediatric PT. Cameron is going to be sharing with us and breaking down Hypothesis-Oriented Pediatric Focused Algorithm on today’s episode and its special considerations for our pediatric populations.
https://academic-oup-com.ezproxylocal.library.nova.edu/ptj/article/93/3/413/2735433?login=false
https://www.apta.org/your-career/careers-in-physical-therapy/pt-moves-me
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SAFETY LISTENER NOTE:
This presentation will discuss aspects of trauma, its impact on children, families and practitioners. We acknowledge that the content in this discussion may trigger your previous experiences with trauma or the trauma that your patient’s have experienced. We encourage you to perform self-care practices even within this podcast; if you need to take a break and pause, please do so as you need.
Today is the continuation of Sheila and Sara discussing Trauma Informed Care with Katelyn McNamara-Kays PT, DPT, PCS and Bridget Griffin, PT, DPT, PCS. Kate works at a level 1 pediatric trauma center in Louisville, Kentucky and Bridget works at a large children’s hospital in the pediatric ICU in Cincinnati, Ohio. If you have not listened to last week’s episode, please go back and listen to part 1 and then come back to today’s episode for part 2 as we wrap up our discussion of Trauma Informed Care.
Links and Resources:
Trauma-Informed Care Fact sheet 1
Trauma-Informed Care Fact sheet 2
“Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatric Physical Therapy as a Standard Precaution: The Time Is Here”
“What Happened To You” by Dr. Bruce D. Perry, MD, PHD, and Oprah Winfrey
“In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope” by Dr. Rana Awdish
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This presentation will discuss aspects of trauma, its impact on children, families and practitioners. We acknowledge that the content in this discussion may trigger your previous experiences with trauma or the trauma that your patient’s have experienced. We encourage you to perform self-care practices even within this podcast; if you need to take a break and pause, please do so as you need.
Sheila and Sara will be discussing Trauma Informed Care with Katelyn McNamara-Kays PT, DPT, PCS and Bridget Griffin, PT, DPT, PCS, who are both highly qualified to tackle this topic today. Kate works at a level 1 trauma center in Louisville, Kentucky and Bridget works in Cincinnati, Ohio. Today we will be breaking down exactly what Trauma Informed Care is, why it is important to consider when interacting with pediatric patients, considerations for different ages of children, and how to apply it to your practice. Come back next week for part two of this topic!
Links and Resources:
Trauma-Informed Care Fact sheet 1
Trauma-Informed Care Fact sheet 2
“Trauma-Informed Care in Pediatric Physical Therapy as a Standard Precaution: The Time Is Here”
“What Happened To You” by Dr. Bruce D. Perry, MD, PHD, and Oprah Winfrey
“In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope” by Dr. Rana Awdish
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Katie Powers, DPT, splits her time between the classroom and the clinic. She teaches in the DPT program at St Ambrose University and has 15 years of experience in pediatric physical therapy in an outpatient setting. Today Sara and Katie will be discussing how a journal club can be a beneficial study tool for those students studying for the PCS exam as well as a key tool to stay up-to-date with the newest research in professional practice. We end the episode with our own journal club discussion! You can find the article linked below in the show notes to join us.
Today’s journal club article: “Clinical Practice Guidelines for Children and Youth with Down’s Syndrome: A Survey of Key Partners”
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Nicolette “Niki” Standera PT, DPT, is back on the podcast to finish our two part conversation about Oncology and Complex Care. Niki works in the acute care hospital setting in upstate New York and has specifically worked with the pediatric population in several units including the oncology and complex care units for the last 5 years. Today is part two of our interview with Niki and we will be covering complex care in the acute setting as it pertains to the pediatric physical therapist.
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Our special guest today is Niki Standera PT, DPT who works in the acute care hospital setting in upstate New York. While having worked with the adult population in the past, she has specifically worked with the pediatric population for the last 5 years on a variety of acute care units. Our interview with Niki will be two parts; today’s part one will be covering oncology and next week’s part two will cover complex care.
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Jessica Lewis, PT, DPT, PCS, is on the show again for this two part discussion on pathological gait with Sara and Sheila. Jessica is one of the co-creators of PCS Advantage, currently working on her PhD, and works in a gait and motion analysis lab at a children’s hospital in Ohio. If you have not listened to part 1 of our conversation, please go back and listen to Season 4 Episode 8. Today is part two, the continuation of our discussion on pathological gait in the pediatric population.
“The Toe Walking Tool: A novel method for assessing idiopathic toe walking children”
Gait Patterns Reference Photo 1
Gait Patterns Reference Photo 2
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Jessica Lewis, PT, DPT, PCS, is back on the show for this two part discussion on pathological gait with Sara and Sheila. Jessica is one of the co-creators of PCS Advantage, currently working on her PhD, and works in a gait and motion analysis lab at a children’s hospital in Ohio. In today’s part one we will cover normal gait development and then start dissecting the different types of pathological gaits. Come back next week for part two of this discussion!
“The Toe Walking Tool: A novel method for assessing idiopathic toe walking children”
Gait Patterns Reference Photo 1
Gait Patterns Reference Photo 2
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Today’s episode is part 2 of our conversation with Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST on concussion. If you haven’t listened to part 1 in episode 4, please review that episode before continuing. Today we are going to be furthering our knowledge of concussion in the pediatric population.
Mike Studer’s website
Mike’s 2020 TEDx Talk
“Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment…” article in the JOSPT
“Consensus statement on concussion in sport…” article in the BJSM
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Join us for a special free Friday episode where we delve into the details of the MOSC process! Sheila and Sara recently completed their first cycle, and they're here to share their firsthand experiences. In this episode, Sara breaks down the intricacies of the process and offers invaluable tips for preparing for your recertification. Spoiler alert: starting early, diversifying your experiences, and strategic planning are key! Tune in for expert advice that can help streamline your journey!
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Join Sheila and Sara this week with special guest Mike Studer, DPT, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPT to discuss concussion. Mike has been a physical therapist for 33 years and is an expert in his field. He is a worldwide invited speaker on all things neurologic PT, adjunct professor for several DPT programs, and often authors chapters and other research. Mike brings us so much valuable information in this episode, we had to split it into two parts. So be sure to join us next week for part 2 of this conversation in episode 6!
Links & Resources
“Consensus statement on concussion in sport…” article in BJSM
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Brown, Peter C. Make It Stick : the Science of Successful Learning. Cambridge, Massachusetts :The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2014.
Welcome back everyone for the first episode of season 4! We’ve gone through a lot of resources over the course of the last 3 seasons, so today we thought it would be great to open the new season by providing you with an updated list of our favorite primary and secondary resources.
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