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Bethesda North Hospital
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on Treating the Child
Hypotonia/Hypes
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"Barbara Hypes is a phenomenal instructor. Passionate
about working with children and teaching others to do
the same. Excellent patient demonstrations and video.
Great opportunity to practice handling techniques with
direct feedback. Rich in information, treatment
strategies and direct patient care techniques. Fantastic
course!."- Sara Weisner, DPT
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May 2-4, 2014 - Ohio
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This is the only 3 day version of this workshop
offered to include extensive supervised lab time.
“Barbara is a very dynamic speaker. She provides
practical and meaningful information that is easy to
understand. I can’t wait to apply my new found
knowledge to my caseload.” Laura Arduino, PT
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“Barbara continues to be excited about pediatric
physical therapy and passionate about her treatments
and it shows in the way she presents. This course was
realistic, informative, and treatment-focused. As a new
therapist, I am leaving this course with a lot of new
treatment ideas that I can immediately apply to my
caseload.” Danika Nice, PT
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"Barbara is a well-rounded PT. She integrates all the
sensory processing systems that effect and are affected
by hypotonia. She teaches to a range of kids problems
and to various degrees of hypotonia. I came away with
theory and practice to use immediately."
Jennifer Horton, OT
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This three day intensive workshop on treating the child
with hypotonia will focus on specific strategies to improve
motor control in this population. Techniques to improve
proximal control, sustained postural movements against
gravity, and symmetrical alignment will be demonstrated
through use of videotapes, as well as patient
demonstrations and practice labs. Participants will learn
treatment strategies that can be applied in various
practice settings to improve functional performance and
independence in children of all ages (infants through
school age) with hypotonia.
Down Syndrome
DCD (developmental coordination disorders)
Cerebral Palsy
Genetic Disorders
Seizure Disorders
Enrollment is limited
• GOALS & OBJECTIVES •
SCHEDULE DAY ONE
8:00-8:30
Registration/refreshments and
answer pre-test questions
8:30-10:30
Introduction
Major problems present in
hypotonia
10:30-10:45
Break
10:45-12:00
Compare the hypotonic child's
development to normal
12:00-1:00
Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:00
Treatment demonstration or video
2:00-3:00
Compare the hypotonic child's
development to normal (cont.)
3:00-3:15
Break
3:15-4:30
Analysis of Key Issues to Improve
Function
SCHEDULE DAY TWO
8:00-10:30
Lab on weight shifts and
facilitating into space
10:30-10:45
Break
10:45-12:00
Lab on three dimensional
facilitation and recruiting the core
12:00-1:00
Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:00
Treatment demonstration or video
2:00-3:00
Lab on handling techniques used
on the hypotonic child
3:00-3:15
Break
3:15-4:30
Lab activities applied to various
settings
The participant will be able to:
• Discuss the underlying motor organization
issues seen in hypotonia.
• Plan and implement a therapy program for
the hypotonic child.
• An a l y z e m o v e m e n t p a t t e r n s o f t h e
hypotonic child.
• Determine which muscles the hypotonic
child overuses for stability.
• Practice a variety of facilitation techniques
for head control, upper and lower extremity
control, and general posture.
CREDITS
This course meets the criteria for 20.5 contact hours (2.05
CEU's). Application has been made to the Ohio Physical
Therapy Association and the Kentucky Physical Therapy
Association.
Approved provider of continuing educati o n b y t h e A m e r i c a n O c c u p a t i o n a l
Therapy Association #3043, for 20.5 contact hours - Intermediate Level Occupational therapy
Process: evaluation, intervention.The assignment of
AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific
course content, products or clinical procedures by
AOTA
NBCOT Professional Development Provider - 25.60 PDU's.
SCHEDULE DAY THREE
8:00-10:30
Video presentation of child with
processing challenges
10:30-10:45
Break
10:45-12:00
Muscles the hypotonic child uses
abnormally
12:00-1:00
Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:00
Treatment demonstration or video
2:00-3:00
Discussion of ankle/foot control
and splinting to extremities
3:00-3:15
Break
3:15-4:30
Discussion on positioning and
equipment and wrap up questions
FACULTY
Barbara Hypes, a pediatric physical therapist trained
in both pediatric NeuroDevelopmental Treatment and
baby treatment, has been teaching continuing education
courses throughout the United States and Canada for
over 20 years. Dealing primarily with topics related to
the cerebral palsy and other neurologic disorders, her
classes include general movement labs and cover such
topics as treatment of hypotonia, using ball techniques
for treatment, and treating the infant population.
In addition to her continuing education classes, Ms.
Hypes has produced a series of educational DVDs and
published a book, Facilitating Development &
Sensorimotor Function, to assist therapists in the
treatment of children. Also, her new book entitled Heads
Up On Hypotonia was recently published. Barbara
Hypes received her Bachelor’s degree in 1981 from
Indiana University in therapy. She has assisted in
teaching the pediatric 8 week Neuro-Development
treatment course and has contributed an appendix to
the book Improving Upper Body Control-An Approach
to Assessment of Tonal Dysfunction by Regi Boehme,
and 2 sections of Parents Articles for Early Intervention.
Ms. Hypes has worked in a variety of physical therapy
programs in the Milwaukee area where she is currently
in private practice treating all ages.
SUGGESTED AUDIENCE
PT's, OT's, PTA's COTA's and other professionals interested
in the evaluation and treatment of neurologically impaired
children. Course content is not intended for use by participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
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