Program Objectives:Understand the role of pediatric ankle Turtle Bracing and identify appropriate candidates for treatment.Perform a lower extremity assessment to establish treatment goals.Measure, heat, mold, fit, and safely apply an ankle Turtle Brace.Determine when and how to progress treatment through reassessment and brace remolding.Educate caregivers regarding safe brace use and home management.Participants will be able to:Identify children who may benefit from pediatric ankle Turtle Bracing.Perform a standardized lower extremity assessment including ankle/foot alignment, ROM, strength, tone, gait and balance.Establish treatment goals using Turtle Bracing / Serial Bracing.Independently measure, fit, heat, mold, and assess alignment and functional use of ankle Turtle Brace.Demonstrate appropriate clinical decision making regarding brace progression, appropriate foot wear, use of wedging, and need for remolding.Educate caregivers and clients regarding home management, wear schedules, footwear, and skin monitoring.
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