I Survived, Now What? Treating the Musculoskeletal Consequences of Maturing with a Chronic Health Condition

Friday, March 25, 2022, 7:30 AM - Sunday, March 27, 2022, 2:00 PM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Children with medical problems and/or physical disabilities are surviving to adulthood. Adults with chronic health conditions are living longer. As these patients “survive” their health conditions, atypical breathing patterns and atypical postural control strategies often develop and cause repetitive stress on the musculoskeletal system. The consequences can be chronic pain, inefficient motor plans and/or physical dysfunction, all of which limit health and participation. Current research supports this paradigm, showing a higher incidence of chronic pain and decreased quality of life among children and adults with long-term health conditions. The focus of this course is on identifying, treating and anticipating/preventing common consequential spinal and rib cage restrictions: thoracic kyphosis, scoliosis, pectus deformities, rib flares, asymmetries, tightness, etc.

These musculoskeletal restrictions can limit breathing (health) and/or shoulder, trunk and hip/pelvis mobility (participation). Labs present manual therapy techniques (soft tissue techniques, joint mobilizations) and neuromotor re-education techniques.

While Dr. Massery’s primary focus is on pediatrics and young adults, the material is pertinent across the whole lifespan.

The registration fee includes registration materials, continental breakfasts, lunches, breaks and parking.

Early Registration Fee.......................$690 before March 1, 2022
Registration Fee..................................$725 after March 1, 2022

IN-PERSON CONFERENCE GUIDELINES RELATED TO COVID
All learners are required to provide documentation of COVID vaccination by Monday, March 21, 2022 to: [email protected]
Masks must be worn at all time in the Abramson Center, including the conference room except for when eating in designated space.
If the course is cancelled for any reason, registration costs will be fully refunded. We cannot refund any expenses for travel/lodging.

PHYSICAL THERAPY ACCREDITATION

The content of this course has been submitted for 21.0 hours of Physical Therapy CEUs in the States of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. If you require PT CEUs in a different state, please contact course coordinator to obtain materials for submission.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is an AOTA Approved Provider (#4878) of professional development course approval ID #TBD. This Live event is approved for .21 CEUs after completion of the program and post-test for Intermediate-level Occupational Therapy learners, under the category of Foundational Knowledge.

AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products or clinical procedures

INSTRUCTOR: Mary Massery, PT, DPT, DSc
Dr. Massery is a physical therapist who received her BS in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in 1977, her DPT from the University of the Pacific in 2004 and her DSc from Rocky Mountain University in 2011. Her publications and interests focus on linking motor behaviors to breathing and/or postural mechanics in both pediatric and adult patient populations. Dr. Massery maintains a private practice in Chicago, specializing in breathing and postural dysfunction.

A block of rooms with reduced rates has been reserved at the Sheraton University City Hotel, 36th and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The group rates are $172 single and double occupancy, plus a 16.37% room tax. Participants are required to make their own hotel reservations by calling the Sheraton directly at 888-627-7071 or 215-387-8000. The special room rates will be available until Feb. 26th.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.