The big 5 in pediatric osteopathy with Didde Thorsted DO

Aeroparc Gilze-Rijen Koffie/thee, lunch & syllabus Engels

THE BIG 5 OF PAEDIATRIC OSTEOPATHY

About the course

This two-day course is designed for osteopaths that seek to expand their knowledge in the paediatric field, including osteopaths who have limited or no experience in treating children as well as Osteopaths with more paediatric experience who may want to refresh and broaden their knowledge in this field.

Course content

The course content will be parted in 5 major arrears Colic, Reflux, Tongue tie, Torticollis & Plagiocephaly all diagnoses that affect the infant’s wellbeing & are often seen in the osteopathic clinic.

Course format

A brief theoretical part based on the paediatric anatomy, physiology, neurology & the newest research available
A practical part with osteopathic treatment strategy & treatment techniques, practiced on dolls and colleagues
An advice & exercise part

Course Topics & Learning Outcome

WHAT IS COLIC
- Diagnose
- Treatment
- Advice
WHAT IS REFLUX
- Diagnose
- Normal Paediatric Physiology
- Patofysiologi
- Treatment
- Advice
WHAT IS TONGUE TIE (LIP & BUCCAL)
- Diagnose
- Anatomy
- Classification
- Introduction to the different tests (TABBY, (ATLFF) & (NTST)
- Treatment
- Advice & Oral exercises
WHAT IS TORTICOLLIS
- Diagnose
- Types of torticollis
- Reasons for torticollis
- Treatment
- Advice & exercises in relation to torticollis
WHAT IS PLAGEOCEPHALY
- Diagnose
- Types of Plagiocephaly
- Reasons for Plagiocephaly
- Treatment
- Advice
Cases
Q&A

Course Suitability

This course is suitable for all Osteopaths that wants a brief introduction to or a brush up on the theory, inspiration for treatment & advice for home on the 5 BIG. It is a perfect companion for the PAEDIATRIC EXAMINATION – FIRST YEAR OF LIFE but can also stand alone. If you want to deeper theoretical knowledge of the subjects, consider AN OSTEOPATHIC TO TREATMENT OF INFANTS WITH GER/GERD, AN OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH TO TREATMENT OF INFANTS WITH ORAL TIES & MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AFFECTING BREASTFEEDING & AN OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH TO PLAGIOCEPHALY & TORTICOLLIS.