Toe Walking: A Sensory Perspective (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Liesa M. Ritchie
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Exploring the intricacies of pediatric toe walking requires consideration of the sensory systems. This engaging webinar explains the relationship between sensory function and toe walking. Practitioners will be equipped with an understanding of the effect of sensory function on ideal gait and gain insight into identifying sensory-based pathologies that underlie toe walking. Through this webinar, practitioners will discover effective screening methods to identify sensory dysfunction and relevant pathologies, all presented through a lens that bridges scientific rigor with practical clinical applications for the pediatric rehabilitation professional.
Learning Objectives
- Determine how the sensory systems contribute to ideal gait and toe walking
- Apply science and research findings regarding the sensory systems from a clinical perspective
- Link the contributions of specific sensory systems (vestibular, proprioception, and vision) as they relate to both toe walking and ideal gait
- Determine the clinical significance of science and research findings in order to determine appropriate interventions
- Select methods to screen for sensory dysfunction
- Analyze the sensory-based pathologies relevant to toe walking and their effect on daily activities and function
Meet your instructor
Liesa M. Ritchie
Liesa M. Ritchie (formerly Persaud) is a licensed physical therapist with over 33 years experience in the field of pediatric therapy. Liesa is the owner of Know to Change, an organization dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of clinicians in pediatric practice. Both nationally and internationally, she has educated…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Sensory Function and Motor Performance
Studying the intersections between sensory systems is essential to understanding how they contribute to ideal gait and toe walking. In this chapter, Dr. Ritchie explains how motor planning relates to toe walking and ideal gait, and challenges participants to apply science and research findings regarding the sensory systems from a clinical perspective.
2. The Specific Senses
There are many sensory systems that impact ideal gait and toe walking. Join Liesa as she discusses the specific contributions of the vestibular, proprioceptive, and vision senses as they relate to both toe walking and ideal gait, and gauge the clinical significance of scientific and research findings as they pertain to this condition.
3. Specific Sensory Screening
In this chapter, participants will learn methods to screen for sensory dysfunction and gain the tools necessary to recognize the sensory-based pathologies relevant to toe walking.
4. Question and Answer Session
This chapter is a viewer-submitted question and answer session facilitated by the instructor.