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Introduction to Individualized Prescription of AFOs for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Introduction to Individualized Prescription of AFOs for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Introduction to Individualized Prescription of AFOs for Children with Cerebral Palsy

CA$20.00
This course includes
57:19 of Course Material (View)
Lifetime access after purchase
Certificate of completion
This course was recorded in September 2020

Overview

Ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) are frequently prescribed to address walking impairments in children with neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy (CP). Determining the best orthotic design for each individual child presents an important clinical challenge.

This online course will overview the biomechanical mechanisms of AFO intervention for this population, and evidence-informed clinical recommendations designed to improve individualized AFO prescription outcomes.

Join the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and Dr. Kyra Kane for this online course 'Introduction to Individualized Prescription of AFOs for Children with Cerebral Palsy.'

The instructors
Canadian Physiotherapy Association

As the vital partner for the profession, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) leads, advocates, and inspires excellence and innovation to promote health. CPA’s goal is to provide exceptional service, valuable information and connections to the profession of physiotherapy, across Canada and around the world.

Dr. Kyra Kane (she/her)
BScPT, MSc, PhD

Dr. Kyra Kane has been a registered physical therapist since 1997, with clinical experience in pediatrics and orthopaedics. She is also an adjunct professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science and an associate member in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Saskatchewan. Kyra has an MSc in Kinesiology and Health Studies, a PhD in Health Sciences, and extensive postgraduate training and clinical experience in biomechanical gait analysis and orthotic intervention.

Kyra is passionate about supporting the clinical application of evidence and best practices. She has presented her research nationally and internationally through journals, conferences, lectures, and webinars. Her research interests include examining evidence-based use of individualized ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) for children, improving pediatric gait measurement, understanding the experiences of children and clinicians with AFO prescription, and improving pediatric rehabilitation outcomes.

Course Material included in this course
  • Introduction to Individualized Prescription of Ankle-Foot Orthoses for Children with Cerebral Palsy
  • Welcome!
  • Introduction
  • A Mechanical Process
  • Choosing an AFO
  • AFO-FC Tuning
  • Evaluating AFO-FCs
  • Conclusion and Questions
  • Feedback
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