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Posture and Torso Alignment for Pediatric Neuromotor Training

A Certified TheraTogs™ Fitter (CTF) Level I Course with Supporting Sciences & Strapping Strategies

This introductory program features a review of relevant pediatric orthopedic issues and sciences pursuant to neuromotor re-education for posture and torso alignment, including:

• Skeletal modeling mechanisms and influences
• The role of the somatosensory system in postural control acquisition and movement
• Fundamentals of S.A. Sahrmann’s muscle balance theory
• Practice-related skills acquisition

Attendees will validate their understanding of these principles and issues in the afternoon lab session, using the TheraTogs Posture & Torso Alignment system. Grouped in teams of three, attendees will be guided through a series of donning and strapping applications that demonstrate the biomechanical principles and management techniques reviewed in the morning session.

Attendees who successfully complete the on-site practicum exam will receive a Certified TheraTogs Fitter (CTF) Level I credential, and are qualified to attend the Level II workshop on the following day.

ProCert has awarded certification to Certified TheraTogs Fitter Level 1 (CTF 1).

Approval pending through FSBPT for Certified TheraTogs Fitter Level 2 (CTF 2).

A Certified TheraTogs™ Fitter (CTF) Level II Course with Supporting Sciences & Strapping Strategies

This program builds upon the foundation of the PTA CTF Level I Course. It features a brief review of pediatric orthopedic lower-extremity (LE) skeletal and joint development as it occurs in the transverse plane i.e. medial and lateral joint rotation and medial and lateral long bone torsion – and in relation to deviations in foot progression angle (FPA) i.e. in-toeing and out-toeing.

Lecture content includes these topics:

• Transverse-plane (TP) LE skeletal and joint modeling events with rotation strapping precautions
• A review of elements of postural control acquisition and maintenance that pertain to TP LE bone and joint development and alignment
• An implementation of SA Sahrmann’s muscle balance theory in the context of the kinesiology of LE rotation strapping applications
• A review of three musculoskeletal assessment procedures used to identify sources of deviations in FPA and to document changes in a replicable manner.