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PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION CERTIFICATE
Management of Children with Cerebral Palsy

 

Cairo

Module 1: Online learning
Module 2: Online learning 

Module 3: 16-19 August, 2023
Module 4: 24-27 August, 2023 

The course will give the participants an in-depth overview of detailed physical therapy evaluation for children with cerebral palsy (CP). According to the recent related literature, expectations for outcomes and prognosis for those children will be explained. Also, goal-directed physical therapy interventions for non- ambulatory and ambulatory children with CP will be covered according to recent systematic reviews. In addition, a comprehensive evaluation of upper limbs and hand function problems in children with CP and different interventions for those problems will be given. Moreover, safe and ergonomic-based exercises for children, their families, and therapists will be also clarified. Full assessment and intervention will be applied to different cases of CP.

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Tutor

Gehan Abd Elmaksoud

  • Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.

  • Teaching practical and applied sections for undergraduate physical therapy
    students attending the pediatric physical therapy round (1998 - 2006).

  • Teaching several courses for undergraduate and post graduate students, Faculties of Physical Therapy, Cairo, Pharos and Deraya Universities, Egypt and Al-Neelain University, El-khartoum, Soudan.

  • Diploma degree Orthotics and Prothetics course and Techniques of Physical Therapy in Pediatrics, Diploma degree, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.

  • Master degree Occupational Therapy I, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Advanced Evaluation and Clinical Management, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.

  • Doctoral degree Advanced Pediatric Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy II and Research Seminar, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.

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Clinical Experiences Since 1998 and over 24 years, through our job, I have been included in the evaluation and management of patients attending the Outpatient Clinic of the faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University. 2010 till date: Consultant at many medical and physical therapy centers for rehabilitation of handicapped children in Egypt including: -International Medical Center, Ismailia Road, Cairo. -Zayed Medical Center for rehabilitation, Cairo. -Ressala Center for Special Needs, Cairo, Egypt. -Wahet Nour Al-Hayah Association for Rehabilitation of Cerebral Palsy (Consultant and technical director) -Maharat Masr Center for Special Needs, Cairo. -Al Yasmein center for rehabilitation of handicapped children, Giza. -Basmat Aml, Social Association for Handicapped children, Giza. Scientific Activities 1. Scientific paper entitled "Hand Rehabilitation with Tendon Transfer Surgery in Hemiplegic Children" The 10th Scientific Conference "Physical Therapy and Future Challenges", Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, March, 2007. 2. Lecture entitled "Role of physiotherapy and orthotics in management of spasticity in cerebral palsy" in 2nd Combined Meeting of Pediatric Orthopedic and External Fixation Clubs, Ain Shams University, April, 2007. 3. A workshop about "Peabody Developmental Motor Scale" in The 10th Scientific Conference "Physical Therapy and Future Challenges" Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, March, 2007. 4. Lectures about Handicapped Children at the Faculty of Kid Grader and Nursery, Cairo University, April, 2007. 5. Training courses about Occupational Therapy, at the National Institute of Neuromotor System, Egypt, May, 2007. 6. Lecture entitled "A Multisensory Approach of Neurorehabilitation" in the training center of Physical Therapy, Alexandria, Egypt, July, 2010. 7. Lecture entitled "Hand Function" in 4th Scientific Conference of El HELAL Hospital, General Association OF Health Insurance, El Menoufia Branch, El Helal Hospital , July, 2011. 8. Lecture entitled "Occupational therapy after Botox injection" in the 1st Annual Conference of Physical Therapy "Musculoskeletal Disorders", Pharos University, Alexandria, Egypt, July, 2012. 9. Lecture entitled "Floppy Infant" "in the training center of Physical Therapy, Alexandria, Egypt, July, 2012. 10. Lecture entitled " Virtual Reality in pediatric Rehabilitation" in the 1st Annual Conference of Resala Center for Special Needs," The future of pediatric rehabilitation", Cairo, Egypt, April, 18, 2013. 11. Lecture entitled "Early Developmental Intervention Programs for High- Risk Infants" in the 2nd Annual Conference of Resala Center for Special Needs Cerebral palsy between Reality & Hope, Cairo, Egypt, November, 2014. 12. Lecture entitled "Occupational Therapy" in the 2nd Annual Conference of Resala Center for Special Needs Cerebral palsy between reality & hope, Cairo, Egypt, November, 2014. 13. Lecture entitled "Neonatal ICU" in the 1st Scientific Conference of Alexandria Physical Therapy Syndicate "Role of Physical Therapy in Pediatric Disabilities" Alexandria, Egypt, September 2015. 14. Lecture entitled "Rehabilitation of Upper Limb in Cerebral Palsy" in the 2nd Scientific Conference of Alexandria Physical Therapy Syndicate, Alexandria, Egypt, September, 2016. 15. Lecture entitled "Rehabilitation of Upper Limb in Cerebral Palsy" in the 3rd Annual Scientific Conference of Tanta Physical Therapy Syndicate "Challenging Disability", Tanta, Egypt, August, 2018.

Mohamed Arafat

 

  • Doctoral Degree in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, 2022, Thesis title: (Effect of Segmental Trunk Stability Training on Sitting and Upper Limbs Functions in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy).

  • Master’s Degree in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, 2017, Thesis title: (Motion Analysis of Postural Reactions in Normal Infants).

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, 2008.

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Arafat has more than 12 years of experience teaching undergraduate students in the physical therapy bachelor’s degree program. Currently, he is a lecturer at the Department of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Horus University, Egypt. He has been teaching biomechanics and pediatric physical therapy to undergraduate students since 2011. He is very interested in the research related to evidence-based pediatric physical therapy and the prognosis of children with cerebral palsy. He has been passionate about pediatric physical therapy practice since 2008. He has been evaluating and developing physical therapy plans for children with cerebral palsy for more than 15 years

Objectives:

  1. Know the normal motor development of children.

  2. Understand motor learning and motor planning.

  3. Differentiate between the types of children with cerebral palsy.

  4. Identify the expected prognosis for each type of cerebral palsy according to the latest evidence.

  5. Apply a detailed comprehensive assessment for children with cerebral palsy either non-ambulatory or ambulatory.

  6. Design and apply a physical therapy program for improving gross motor skills in children with cerebral palsy.

  7. Apply complete assessment for impaired upper limbs and hands in children with cerebral palsy.

  8. Design and apply different interventions for upper limbs and hand problems in children with CP.

  9. Understand the reasons for referral of the children with CP for Botulinum toxin-A injection, selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR), and orthopedic surgeries.

  10. Identify the clinical guidelines for physical therapy before and after Botulinum toxin-A injection, SDR, and orthopedic surgeries.

  11. Identify the orthosis used in the different types of cerebral palsy.

Modules

 

Module No. 1 – Online Teaching

Title: Introduction

 

1. Normal development

2. Motor learning and planning

3. Cerebral palsy and its different types:

  • Underlying pathology for each type.

  • Clinical features for each type.

  • Associated disorders for each type.

  • Predicted prognosis for each type.

Module No. 2 - Face-to-face Teaching  - (3 days)

Title: Physical Therapy Management of Cerebral Palsy    

 

1. Comprehensive physical therapy assessment for children with cerebral palsy.

  • Neurological assessment

  • Musculoskeletal assessment

  • Using screening and comprehensive scales for the assessment of gross motor skills

2. Design a physical therapy program for the improvement of gross motor skills in children with cerebral palsy.

  • Identification of the treatment goals.

  • Goal-directed physical therapy interventions for non-ambulatory and ambulatory children with CP.

  • Comprehensive assessment and intervention will be applied to a variety of cases with CP.

3. Prediction of prognosis and outcomes for children with CP.

  1. Predictors of ambulation for CP

  2. Ontario Motor Growth curves.

4. Assessment and treatment of different gait abnormalities in children with cerebral palsy.

  1. Different methods of assessment of gait.

  2. Setting goals and treatment plans for each type of pathological gait.

Module No. 3 – Face-to-face Teaching - 

Title: Rehabilitation of Upper Limbs in Cerebral Palsy   

1. Overview of hand functions

2. Assessment and treatment of upper limbs and hand dysfunction in children with cerebral palsy.

  • Neurological assessment.

  • Musculoskeletal assessment.

  • Using of screening and comprehensive scales for assessment of upper limb function and fine motor skills.

3. Suggested treatment for fine motor skills and different strategies for upper limbs rehabilitation in children with CP.​

4. Clinical decision-making in the management of children with CP.

​5. Comprehensive assessment and intervention will be applied to a variety of cases with CP.

Who can attend:

 

Physiotherapists ( graduated and Student )

Fee

 

Registration for internship students : 5000 LE

Registration for internship Group +3 : 4500 LE

Overseas registration : 300 $

Registration for graduates : 6000 LE

Registration for graduated Group +3 : 5000 LE

 

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