I SURVIVED, NOW WHAT? Treating the Musculoskeletal Consequences of Maturing with a Chronic Health Condition

Thursday, May 11, 2023, 7:30 AM - Saturday, May 13, 2023, 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.......................$725 before March 1, 2023
Registration Fee..................................$775 after March 1, 2023

OCCUPATIONAL  THERAPY

 The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#0000004107. This Live event is offered at .21 CEUs after completion of the program and post-test for Intermediate-level Occupational Therapy learners, under the category of OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge. This assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

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.

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.


Occupational Therapy (21.00 hours), Physical Therapy (21.00 hours)

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 $259 single and double occupancy, plus a 15.62% room tax. Participants are required to make their own hotel reservations by calling the Sheraton directly at 215-387-8000. The special room rates will be available until Monday, April 10, 2023.

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.