Torticollis: Impact on the Movement System in Infancy and Throughout Development

Cindy Miles, PT, PhD, PCS, CNDT

Tuesday, October 6, 2020
3–4 pm EDT, 2–3 pm CDT, 1–2 pm MDT, 12–1 pm PDT

Cindy Miles, PT, PhD, PCS, CNDT established her pediatric private practice in 1981. Dr. Miles is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Health Related Professionals and East Stroudsburg University with a Master of Education in exercise physiology. She also holds a PhD in Pediatric Science from the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She completed her doctoral research on potential risk factors related to the diagnosis of Torticollis.

Dr. Miles is active in professional organizations, serving as President of the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy and is presently the Chair and Meeting Planner for the APTA Pediatrics Annual Conference. Dr. Miles presents nationally on pediatric private practice and reimbursement as well as nationally and internationally on Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, and Fitness for All Abilities. She has published in peer review journals and books on topics related to pediatric physical therapy.
Course Objectives:
At the end of the session, the learner will:

• Identify the impact of a diagnosis of torticollis on movement and associated body structures and function beyond infancy;
• Relate musculoskeletal consequences and changes in motor development to environmental variables and changes in parent behaviors; and
• Discuss appropriate referrals, parent education, and treatment as a means to prevent, identify, and treat visual-motor consequences associated with torticollis.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all members of the pediatric rehabilitation team including medical staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, licensed psychologists, mental health professionals, and other interested professionals.

Level: Intermediate

Disclosures: Dr. Miles has no relevant financial or non-financial relationships to disclose.

Registration is now open. All webinars are free for members of IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today. Multiple registrations per organization are permitted.

This course has been submitted for 0.1 PT CEUs in PA (1 Contact Hour)
This course has been submitted for 0.1 OT CEUs (1 Contact Hour)
*Occupational Therapists must attend the full session and complete a course evaluation following the presentation to receive credit. Group registrations are permitted.

Certificates of Attendance are available for all participants.