Hours1.5 Contact Hours - 0.15 CEUs - 1.50 PDUs
Course Description
Physical handling is a therapeutic approach that essentially matches the clinician's nervous
system to that of the client. Through various key points of control the clinician is able to
feel and observe the quality of the child's movement and how the child reacts to subtle
changes to shifts in the center of gravity. Additionally, the clinician can feel and observe how
the child's posture relates to movement. What compensations the child uses to move and most
importantly how the child initiates those compensations. Through various handling techniques
it is possible to determine what cues and levels of intermittent support are most successful in
achieving a more efficient activation of movement that allows the child to actively initiate
improved quality and control of his posture and movement.
Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the importance of a physical handling assessment
2. List the major considerations for a physical handling evaluation
Level I Introductory/no prerequisites required.
Approval
Accepted by NBCOT for PDUs. Approved by the New York State PT Board, California PT Board, Illinois PT Board. For other State PT Board approvals click on CEU Course Approvals.
Recommendations
Play the video CEU Article Information. This is a text and video article. When videos are included in an article the reader will be prompted within the article text to play the video form the playlist. To receive CEU credit for this article, open the PDF article text, read the article, and then click on Take Exam under the playlist.
Target Audience
Occupational, physical, speech therapists and other rehabilitation specialists. For special needs requests please contact us at contactus@clinicians-view.com
