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Updates in Pediatric Orthotics

Wednesday February 15th, 2012

La Rabida Children’s Hospital Presents
Updates In Pediatric Orthotics: Dynamic Movement Orthoses
March 31-April 1, 2012
Team Approach to Unique Bracing

(Chicago) La Rabida Children’s Hospital is presenting a two-day continuing education course March 31 and April 1, to discuss and explore a unique brace that helps children with muscle imbalance due to nerve injuries and neurological dysfunction.
 
Updates In Pediatric Orthotics: Dynamic Movement Orthoses, designed for occupational therapists, physical therapists and orthotists, will be held at the Hyatt Lodge at McDonald's Campus, 2815 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, Ill.
 
An esteemed faculty presenter line up includes:
 
• Patricia Martin, PT, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
• Mary Weck, PT, La Rabida Children’s Hospital/Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago
• Christine Cayo, OT, NDT OT instructor, Aurora Sinai Hospital, Milwaukee, Wis.
• Audrey Yasukawa, OT, LaRabida Children’s Hospital, Chicago
• Jeremy Uronis, CPO, Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago
• James Wynne, CPO, FAAO, Boston Brace, Avon, Mass.
• Martin JA Matthews, S/R CO MPHil; DipORT; MBAPO, DM Orthtotics, Ltd., Redruth, U.K.
• Arthur Guilford, CPO, G.A. Guilford & Son, Ltd., Cleveland, Ohio
• Ann Marie Pace, PT, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
 
The registration fee of $275 includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday and refreshments throughout the course. For more information on course objectives or to register visit: larabidaotcourse.eventbrite.com
 
Dynamic Movement Orthoses (DMO)
DMO is a unique approach to bracing. The orthosis is made from a latex-free Lycra ®-based fabric and custom designed for the child’s specific need. It compresses as well as provides directional pull needed for proper movement and alignment. The orthosis can be a glove, sock, suit and/or include any body part required to meet the child’s developmental need.
 
La Rabida Children’s Hospital
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is a pediatric acute care hospital, specializing in the treatment of chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities. La Rabida provides family-centered interdisciplinary care to 9,000 children with special healthcare needs each year at its lakeside location in Chicago.