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Panel Presentation: “Movement and Technology”
Physical therapy professionals incorporate technology in patient-centered practice to promote movement,
mobility, and independence across the lifespan This panel presentation will be moderated by Stephanie Di Stasi, PT, PhD, an expert in sports and orthopaedic applications of three-dimensional motion analysis techniques, and will feature speakers who will discuss their research and clinical experience with respect to movement and technology A brief individual talk will be given by each panelist:
• PLAAY On The Move For Children with
Madalynn Wendland, PT, DPT, PCS, ATP, CKTP/CKTF
• Incorporation Of Technology For Gait And Balance with Deb Kegelmeyer, PT, DPT, MS, GCS
• Assessment for Ankle Foot Orthoses - A 3D Point of View with Jennifaye Brown, PT, PhD, NCS
• Current Technology in Sports Medicine with Phil Anloague, PT, DHSc, OCS, MTC
This will be followed by a roundtable discussion of approaches, bene ts, and challenges associated with
the integration of technology in physical therapy practice Attendees will have the opportunity to join the discussion with a question and answer session
Presented by Madalynn Wendland, PT, DPT, PCS, ATP, CKTP/CKTF; Jennifaye Brown, PT, PhD, NCS; Anne Kloos, PT, PhD, NDS; Deb Kegelmeyer, PT, DPT, MS, GCS; Phil Anloague, PT, DHSc, OCS, MTC
“PLAAY on the Move: Use of Low-Cost Technology as Adaptive Equipment to Promote Pediatric Participation in the Community” is an initiative that promotes independence, mobility, and access for young children with mobility and sensory impairments within the community setting Through collaborative efforts of clinicians and community partners, barriers that once limited a child’s participation has been minimized through the provision of low-cost technologies PLAAY on the Move is not intended to provide traditional therapeutic
services but instead provide a play/leisure experience while promoting fun, freedom, ful llment, and friendship for children of all ability levels
Research in early child development research has shown that independent mobility is linked to cognitive, social, motor, language and social-emotional development From six months to three years of age, typically developing children move toward people or things that capture their interest, learning from their environment and forming important neurological pathways However, up to 9%
of children under the age of 16 present with motor impairments that signi cantly restrict their abilities to participate in play and leisure activities This lack of participation can hinder a child’s ability to develop social and physical competencies and can negatively impact
a child’s quality of life However, through thoughtful collaboration with community partners, a potential
exists to minimize environmental barriers through the provision of low-cost technology to augment a child’s underlying physical capabilities and subsequently
optimize participation in play and leisure activities that
are appropriate for his/her age The PLAAY on the Move initiative intends to expose children of all ability levels to new, engaging, and enriching activities in the community that naturally foster development across multiple domains Presented by Madalynn Wendland, PT, DPT, PCS, ATP, CKTP, CKTF
“The Physical Therapist’s Role in Assessment for Ankle Foot Orthoses - 3D Point of View” There is a paucity of practice and evidence-based research demonstrating the role of the physical therapist (PT) in the assessment for an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) In the advent of technology that can fabricate AFOs using scanning mechanisms and computer interfaces to generate a custom brace via 3D printing, it would be of bene t to the PT to devise a comprehensive evaluation that is patient-centered and collaborative in nature with the orthotist
This assessment process is fundamental whether 3D technology will be used or not but is often lacking in current practice 3D printing technology will warrant changes that are devoid of casting and will provide for vast opportunities in activity engagement due to the potential to wear
various footwear beyond the typical “Velcro sneaker, a
half size larger and wider” to accommodate the AFO This session will review components of a physical therapy AFO assessment as presented in the literature and provide evidence of what should be included, deleted or modi ed based patient impairments, social determinants of health and the presenter’s experiences in AFO fabrication Presented by Jennifaye Brown, PT, PhD, NCS
2018 OPTA
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Leveraging Technology
in Physical Therapy
Practice: Application, Translation, Innovation
FRIDAY, APRIL 13 - MORNING SESSIONS
2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE