Master Torticollis Management & Treatment

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Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS Related seminars and products

Health Sphere Wellness Center

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Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS, has a doctorate in physical therapy and has practiced for 40 years in the field. Dr. Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, an integrative therapy clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. Involved with early intervention in the birth-three population for over 30 years, she has developed neuroplasticity techniques that are used in a wide variety of settings, including homes, childcare centers, and school systems, to advanced pediatric therapy programs.

Dr. Pryor serves on several boards, including the Leadership Interagency Council for Early Intervention (2014-2019), a position to which she was appointed by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. In 2010, she received the President's Volunteer Service Award for her contributions to the advanced treatment of children from President Barack Obama. In addition to her work with children, Dr. Pryor has served as an adjunct professor at the Tennessee State University Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She is a clinical instructor for several universities and colleges. With her years of experience and passion for complete wellness, Dr. Pryor advances a more expansive view of how to integrate therapy throughout the lifespan by using neuroplasticity techniques.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Karen Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, LLC and is a field examiner for PDMS-3. She has employment relationships with Tennessee State University, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Physical Therapy School, the Daymar Physical Therapy Assistant School and the Volunteer State Community College. She is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. Karen Pryor receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Karen Pryor is a reviewer with Tennessee Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Association. She is an Ambassador for National Down Syndrome Society. She serves on the editorial board for APTA Journal.

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Objectives

1. Recognize underlying factors contributing to torticollis and scoliosis, and employ manual therapy techniques aimed at promoting symmetry, and optimal movement in both the cervical and thoracic spine.
2. Analyze facial features in the presence of torticollis, and demonstrate clinical competency applying practical myofascial manual therapy interventions to target associated concerns. 
3. Demonstrate a variety of individualized therapeutic exercises appropriate for inclusion in home programs, designed to improve functional outcomes, achieve developmental milestones, and address other torticollis-related challenges. 

Outline

• Tilt  Rotation 
• Range of motion allowed  
• Treatment 
• Case study

• Testing and tracking 
• Treatment

• Prosthetist / Orthotist   
• Changes in head shape 
• Cranial suture assessment considerations 
• Treatment

• Descriptions with landmarks   
• Treatment 

• Evaluation via manual palpation                      
• Imaging  
• Myofascial mobilization treatment

Target Audience

• Athletic trainers
• Chiropractors
• Exercise Physiologists
• Nurse Practitioners
• Nurses, Occupational Therapists
• Occupational therapy assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical therapy assistants
• Physician Assistants, Physicians
• Strength and Conditioning Coaches
• Other Rehabilitation and Fitness Professionals