Strengthening Pediatric Core and Posture

Strengthening Pediatric Core and Posture
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Renaissance North Shore Hotel,
933 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook, IL, 60062 (Map)
12:30 PM - 3:45 PM US/Central

This Course is part of a 2-Day In-Person Series.

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Highlights
  • Hands-on review of core, spinal, and sacroiliac anatomy and joint mechanics as it applies to the pediatric population
  • Implement the best manual therapy interventions to alleviate pain, correct dysfunctional joint mechanics, and improve functional mobility for your clients
  • Hands-on lab will teach several joint mobilityand myofascial release techniques you canimplement the next day in patient care
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Manual therapy is an effective intervention for the pediatric population, and one that is often not found in continuing education for this area of practice. In depth knowledge of spinal anatomy, joint mechanics, and areas of dysfunction can help mitigate impairments and functional limitations throughout the lifespan. All foundational movement starts with the core, and as children age posture deficits can have a large impact on progressing and maintaining gross motor skills. As well, impairments in posture, spinal alignment, and postural control can impact sacroiliac joint alignment and cause dysfunction.

This course will provide an in-depth anatomy review of the spine and core, and address how the regions work inconjunction to maintain erect posture and allow postural control and stability during movement and age-appropriate activities. Participants will learn hands-on techniques for jointmobility and soft tissue release of all structures involved in both regions, as well as learn how faulty mechanics can leadto pain and loss of activity/ participation in later years. Clinicians will immediately be able to implement treatment strategies and patient/caregiver education once they return to the clinic.

The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients ages 0-22.

Highlights

  • Hands-on review of core, spinal, and sacroiliac anatomy and joint mechanics as it applies to the pediatric population
  • Implement the best manual therapy interventions to alleviate pain, correct dysfunctional joint mechanics, and improve functional mobility for your clients
  • Hands-on lab will teach several joint mobilityand myofascial release techniques you canimplement the next day in patient care

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

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Reviews

4/5

Amy (OR) on Feb 07, 2026

teacher was very knowledgeable

5/5

Wayne (TX) on Feb 05, 2026

great job

4/5

Divya (NY) on Feb 05, 2026

good content

4/5

Teri (MD) on Jan 18, 2026

difficult to do the lab portion while taking it online

3/5

Laura (IL) on Jan 13, 2026

not enough treatment suggestions for pediatrics, not enough pediatric treatment video, wasn't as relevant to peds for ot

3/5

Karen (NY) on Jan 12, 2026

would not recommend this course as a video conference due to the amount of time spent in lab format. not conducive to learning manual techniques thru a video. this should have been discussed by summit as a warning to viewing this course.

4/5

Kacy (LA) on Jan 07, 2026

there wasn't much focus on research that has been done to support strengthening the core and posture. it was primarily focused on palpation vs. strengthening

5/5

Emily (NY) on Dec 12, 2025

the instructor's knowledge and ability and explain all the questions that were asked.

5/5

Erin (NY) on Dec 12, 2025

video supplements would be helpful as well as mixing in the hands on throughout lecture piece especially with a smaller class!

4/5

Linda (NY) on Dec 12, 2025

love all the hands on and being able to explain body mechanics and anatomy questions


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