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99 Ratings , 9 Reviews
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"It all starts with the core" is a common phrase used amongst physical and occupational therapists in all settings. All developmental movement starts with the core beginning with head control and moving up the developmental spectrum to having strong lateral hips to perform high level plyometrics and everything in between. A strong knowledge of the core as a foundation for movement, stability, and posture will assist the clinician in designing effective exerciseprograms and treatment interventions. Pediatric clinicians see patients with a wide array of ages, impairments and motor abilities, and patients in all gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) levels can benefit from core activation to assist at the impairment, functional mobility, and activity levels. Often the knowledge of these exercises is gleaned only through experience, which makes it hard to design exercise programs without frequent exposure to different populations. Once the basic knowledge of the core anatomy, muscle action, and muscle function is obtained the clinician is charged with creating exercises and home programs that allow activation of needed muscle groups and provide carryover to function. This course will provide insight intocore exercises useful across the age and motor ability span and rationale for specific diagnosis.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 0-22 months old.
Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants
5/5
Amanda (AZ) on Feb 12, 2026
great teacher and speaker - easy to process and understand
5/5
Emily (IL) on Feb 04, 2026
the instructor was very knowledgeable and gave great ideas for engaging core muscles in pediatric patients.
4/5
Kaylea (AR) on Feb 02, 2026
enjoyed it.
4/5
Nicole (NY) on Jan 25, 2026
i am a visual learner so it would have helped e to see this course specifically.
4/5
Jonnae (ID) on Jan 24, 2026
i can tell she is super knowledgeable. video examples of what she was explaining would have definitely been easier for me since i am more of a visual learner, but still grateful for this podcast.
5/5
Staci (TX) on Jan 20, 2026
i would of desired more techniques for mild low core tone or preventative
3/5
Melissa (NJ) on Jan 19, 2026
the resource didn't match the information presented.
5/5
Janelle (NM) on Jan 18, 2026
shannon does a great job providing information is a knowledgeable and easy to listen to.
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Raquel (KY) on Jan 16, 2026
more introduction in to equipment used.
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