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External Supports in Pediatric Therapy

Kristen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:00:10 +0000

I’m often asked by participants in my workshops to discuss external supports that I use to augment and extend my handling skills when treating the children in my pediatric physical therapy practice. We all learn tricks of the trade so to speak as we develop and refine our clinical skills throughout our professional careers. Over the years I’ve learned to utilize many supports that work very effectively to enhance a child’s functional ability

The Importance of Teamwork in Treating the Pediatric Patient Part 2

Kristen — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:00:27 +0000

Last month I wrote about the importance of teamwork when working with a pediatric patient. I would like to expand upon those thoughts to further explain the importance of teamwork as we work together to optimize a child’s functional outcome. Over many years of clinical practice treating infants and children with cerebral palsy and other neuromotor dysfunction, I’ve come to the conclusion that in

Pediatric Physical Therapist and Trainer Kristen Birkmeier Launches Training Website

Kristen — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:52:46 +0000

Pediatric Physical Therapist and nationally recognized therapy trainer Kristen Birkmeier, MSPT has teamed up with Duvall Consulting to launch her Pediatric Therapy Training.com website. Kristen teaches extensively throughout the U.S. and is highly sought after for her effective workshops that focus on teaching therapists how to help infants and children with cerebral palsy and other neuro-motor dysfunction achieve positive functional outcomes in an efficient and timely manner. She