Mastering 2 Critical Points of Control for Gait Trainer Use
Creative Problem-Solving for Children with Complex Disabilities
Have you ever wondered why some children thrive in a gait trainer while others seem uncomfortable and disengaged, making stepping impossible? For children and youth with complex disabilities (GMFCS Levels IV and V), getting the pelvis and head aligned correctly can mean the difference between frustration and engagement, discomfort and confidence, standing still and taking strides.
In this webinar, Cathy will walk you through the 5 Steps of Promoting Gait Trainer Use—from selecting the right equipment and planning safe transfers, to “fingerprint positioning,” challenging the learner, and empowering the team. She will focus on creative problem-solving for two Critical Points of Control: the pelvis, which strongly influences the alignment of the upper and lower parts of the body; and the head, which is essential for breathing, seeing, swallowing, and other vital functions. Through her concept of “fingerprint positioning,” Cathy will inspire you to explore individualized adjustments for each child or youth with complex disabilities, troubleshoot asymmetries and other barriers to movement, incorporate do-it-yourself adaptations, and gradually decrease assistance as your learner develops new skills.
You will see how to apply these strategies across real-life case scenarios, engage school staff in the process, and use motivating activities to foster movement and participation.
Leave this course with practical tools and a clear framework you can implement immediately to help your learners move with comfort, confidence, and purpose. Closed Captioned in English
BONUS: PRACTICAL TOOLKIT – Cheat Sheet: 5 Steps of Promoting Gait Trainer Use; Resources
Cathy Ripmaster, MSPT is a school-based physical therapist at Lincoln Developmental Center, a center-based school servicing students who have complex disabilities within Kent County, Michigan between the ages of five to 26 years. Cathy is a certified Mobility Opportunities Via Education (MOVE™) International Trainer since 2001. She has provided numerous MOVE Basic Provider’s trainings to empower other therapists and her colleagues to promote students’ movement throughout their school day.
Disclosures: Cathy receives a speaking honorarium from Apply EBP, LLC. Cathy is a MOVE International Trainer. Cathy has previously been paid to create videos for Rifton which are available for free on their website and on Youtube. She will not be promoting Rifton products in this webinar. She will describe universal features of gait trainers and show images of equipment from different manufacturers. She has no current relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
At the completion of the course, you are expected to:
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- Determine 3 benefits of using gait trainers for children with complex disabilities (Gross Motor Functional Classification Levels of IV or V)
- Identify the 2 critical points of control for proper positioning in a gait trainer
- Apply 3 strategies for problem-solving pelvic and head alignment on a given case study of a child with complex disabilities who is using a gait trainer
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1.5 hours of lecture
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- Why Use Gait Trainers?
- Where to Begin
- 5 Steps of Promoting Gait Trainer Use
- Creative Problem-solving for the 2 Critical Points of Control: The Pelvis and the Head
- Takeaways
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1.5 CE hours of training are awarded after:
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- watching the video, passing the post-test (with a score of 70% or higher), and completing the course evaluation.
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For PTs and PTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an approved provider of CEUs for PTs and PTAs in IL, NM, NY, OK (#BAP202310011), and TX (APS #: 2703055TX)
- This webinar is approved for PTs and PTAs in CA.
- These PT state boards accept approval by other states boards, other state associations, or AOTA: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY and DC.
- These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs: AL, CO, CT, GA, IA, ME, MO, NE, NH and WA.
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For Teachers
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- Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)
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If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Webinar Price: $65 for 1-year access to watch and re-watch
Payment Options
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- Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
- Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com
Cancellation Policy
There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for at least 1 year. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.
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Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.
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Contact Info:
Carlo Vialu
646-269-90391 year
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