Learn from Dora Gosselin and 880+ other industry-leading experts. Browse Plans
Dora Gosselin
PT, DPT, PCS, cNDT
Of the many professional roles and responsibilities that Dr. Dora Gosselin has, helping children explore the world through movement is the most important. She does this directly, as a practicing pediatric physical therapist, and, indirectly, as she uses her diverse experiences in pediatric practice to provide relevant, contemporary and meaningful lessons to her students with the goal of inspiring future pediatric physical therapists. Since receiving a bachelor's degree in kinesiology from California State University, Sacramento and a doctorate in physical therapy from Duke University School of Medicine, over the past 15 years, Dr. Gosselin has held clinical and academic roles. She is currently an Assistant Professor and the Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physical Therapy at High Point University. Dr. Gosselin is a Board-Certified Specialist in Pediatrics by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She also holds a certification in pediatric and baby Neurodevelopmental Treatment from the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association (NDTA). She is an APTA Certified Clinical Instructor and was formerly the co-director of the Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency at Duke University.
Dr. Gosselin holds state and national roles within her professional organizations and has mentored numerous physical therapy students and pediatric physical therapy residents. She has received the "Duke DPT Excellence in Teaching" award and numerous recognition in clinical practice. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Otago where she is studying The Impact of Unpredictability on the Biomechanical Variables of Gait in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Her work in this area has been funded by both the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy as well as the NDTA, and, internally, by HPU.
Courses with Dora Gosselin
Browse Course CatalogPediatric Gait Analysis
Presented by Dora Gosselin, PT, DPT, PCS, cNDT
Pediatric Gait Analysis
Walking is one of the primary components of human motor function, as such, interventions aimed at improving walking ability are common in physical therapy, particularly in children. To determine the most appropriate interventions as well as to monitor a child's progress, accurate, comprehensive assessment of gait is critical. This course will review principles of and strategies for observational gait analysis and review standardized gait assessment tools used in the pediatric population.
Orthopedic Management of the Ambulatory Child with Cerebral Palsy
Presented by Dora Gosselin, PT, DPT, PCS, cNDT
Orthopedic Management of the Ambulatory Child with Cerebral Palsy
Orthopedic surgery is a common intervention for children with cerebral palsy. Often times the goal of the surgical intervention is to improve or prolong a child's ability to ambulate. This course will discuss current trends in the orthopedic management of ambulatory children with cerebral palsy including single-event multilevel surgery and post-intervention outcomes. The course will also provide a framework for the gait assessment and clinical assessments that are critical for the pre-surgical decision making process.
Start any course for free!
Get access to the first chapter of all 2700+ courses when you create a free account.
Sign Up for Free