Update
in Neuroplasticity and Motor Control and Learning:
Applying Evidence to Clinical Practice
in Pediatrics Patricia
Montgomery, PhD, PT, FAPTA
12
Contact Hours
Contemporary theories of neuroplasticity, motor control
and learning, and motor development will be presented.
Emphasis will be on applying empirical evidence from
studies of human subjects to pediatric evaluation and
intervention strategies as well as predicting outcomes
and managing patient care. Videotapes of patients will
be used to illustrate major points.
This course is offered for 1.2 AOTA CEUs, Performance Skills, Evaluation & Intervention
This course was approved for 12.0 hours of Category 1 CE credit by the Minnesota
Board of PT
Objectives: Participants will be able to
1. Describe contemporary theories of motor control, motor
learning and motor development.
2. Apply principles of motor control and motor development
to evaluation techniques.
3. Apply principles of motor learning to treatment sessions.
4. Compare differing viewpoints on the role of muscle ÔtoneÕ in
motor control.
5. Discuss the rationale for early gait training.
6. List cognitive/perceptual prerequisites for praxis.
7. Discuss human research in neuroplasticity and synoptogenesis
and their application to pediatric practice.
