Understanding the Infant-Child with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury

[richinma2005]

http://www.larabida.org/pdfs/BrachialPl ... uryPDF.pdf

La Rabida Children’s Hospital
E. 65th Street at Lake Michigan
Chicago, Illinois 60649
Program Description
Infants with obstetrical brachial plexus injury are immediately identified in the newborn nursery during
the delivery process. The injuries most commonly occur as a result of a difficult birth. The traction
forces on nerves can cause a spectrum of injury, ranging from temporary conduction deficits to nerve
root avulsions from the spinal cord. A thorough evaluation of the infant and child is critical to assess
specific areas of weakness, abnormal movement patterns, and alignment. The therapist needs an
understanding of muscle function and development that occurs as the infant continues to mature and
develop. This workshop will describe the medical management and treatment process of the
infant/child with brachial plexus injury.
Workshop Objectives
At the conclusion of this program the participants will be able to:
• Understand the medical management of the infant/child with brachial plexus injury
• Understand typical and atypical development
• Understanding of current treatment options for children with brachial plexus injury
Instructors
Dr. Lisa Thornton is the Medical Director of Kids’ Rehab at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
and La Rabida Children’s Hospital. She is assistant clinical professor, department of pediatrics
and department of orthopedics and rehabilitation at the University of Chicago Hospital.
Madonna Nash is a Neuro-Developmental Treatment Coordinator Instructor and has been
teaching and practicing for over 25 years. She has taught many NDT courses, SI/NDT courses
and baby treatment courses throughout the United States. Madonna is a co-owner of City
Kids, Inc.
Audrey Yasukawa is currently chief of OT at La Rabida Children’s Hospital. She is a certified
Kinesio Tape Instructor and is pediatric and adult NDT trained. She has over 25 years experience
with upper extremity casting. She has taught pediatric and adult taping and casting
courses nationally and internationally.

[Carolyn J]

Great information Rich! It's sooowonderful to read/hear about the Awareness of OBPI's spreading. How grand for new parents...
Thanks for your vigilance.
Hugs,
Carolyn J

[Tanya in NY]

Anyone going to this? I'm considering the Monday session since I'm a L&D nurse who works in a mother/baby unit.

Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, almost 4

I spoke with one of the presenters (Audrey Yasukawa) today (8/16), and she made it sound like it would definitely be quite beneficial for my practice. If anyone else is interested in attending, I'd love to meet up with other UBPN members and attend together. It's an inexpensive seminar. Let me know.
Message was edited by: Tanya in NY

[Tanya in NY]

Just bumping to the top.

I'm all signed up to attend this workshop, so if anyone is interested, contact me and I'd be happy to meet up with you. I've got a great hotel on the Magnificent Mile all booked!

Tanya in NY
Amber's Mom, ROBPI, almost 4 years old

[admin]

Can parents attend? Or, can only members of the medical field attend?

[Tanya in NY]

Anyone can attend is my understanding.

Tanya in NY