Hypertonicity in Children: Etiology, Evaluation & Management (On-Demand)

Credits: 2 continuing education hours (.2 CEUs) clock hours available upon request

Audience: PTs, PTAs, OT, COTAs, SLPs, and assistants; nurses and medical staff

This two‑hour recorded webinar addresses the etiology, evaluation, and management of hypertonicity in children. Causes of hypertonicity and explanation of spasticity and dystonia will be explored. Recognizing that children with cerebral palsy encompass a large population of children with hypertonicity, current information on the causes, risk factors, prevention of CP, and treatment of children with CP will be explored. Management strategies for hypertonicity addressing focal and global concerns as well as treatment of dystonia will be addressed.

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Define spasticity and dystonia
• Review differential diagnosis for development of hypertonicity
• Identify potential musculoskeletal changes in the setting of hypertonicity
• Review range of hypertonicity treatments

Presenter

John Forrest Bennett, MN, ARNP, PPCNP-BC, is a passionate, board certified, clinician with advanced training in pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation. He received his Master of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from the University of Washington. He has extensive experience collaborating with complex care teams to provide exceptional care to patients and families. He additionally is a driven leader with formal experience in hospital administration, as a medical director and supervisor of advanced practice providers, as well as informal experience regularly leading quality improvement initiatives.

Registration information

After you register you will receive a link to access the recordings. You may access the recording anytime, ending 180 days from first viewing. If you require more time to watch the recording, please email Normajean Friend - [email protected]