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Orthotic Management of Infantile Cranial Deformity (CP020)
Certificate Program for Professional Development
Keyword(s)
craniofacial, CP020
This certificate program is part of the education programming that leads to attaining the designation Fellow of the Academy.
Credit Information
7.25 Credits (Scientific)
Author(s)
Tiffany Graham, MSPO, CPO, LPO; Jessica Corso, CO; Darren Poidevin, CPO; Colleen Patricia Coulter, PT, DPT, PhD, PCS; Dulcey Lima, CO; Kyle Sherk, MS, CPO, FAAOP
Description
This certificate program reviews the pathophysiology of plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and other cranial deformities. The following topics are discussed.
- The role of primary care providers in screening cranial deformities and the mechanism for differential diagnosis
- The principles of conservative and postoperative orthotic management of cranial deformities
- The role of physical/occupational therapy during treatment, and the role of the FDA in the manufacture of helmets
- Review of the evidence for orthotic management of cranial deformity and the mechanisms used for shape capture for the manufacture of helmets
Courses in package:
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| 4 |