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Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM MT / 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET
Deadline to register: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
Presented by: Emily Ho, BScOT, Med, PhD, OT Reg. (Ont.)
Format: 45 minutes presentation, 15 minutes Q&A
Webinar Description:
This webinar explores the theoretical (i.e., etiological factors associated with infant glenohumeral dysplasia) and anatomical (i.e., review of shoulder internal and external rotator muscles – structure and function, review of glenohumeral joint). It will also review evidence-based outcome measures [i.e., review of classification system used to describe severity of joint morphology (Water’s Classification), as well as ultrasound landmarks and measures (Alpha Angle, Percentage of Humeral Head Dislocation). The webinar will explore standardized outcome measures (Mallet, AMS) and describe up-to-date clinical assessment and treatment approaches for infant BPBI shoulders (including Scoping review findings on shoulder immobilization positioning devices in BPBI).
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will:
- Describe early shoulder pathology after brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI)
- Identify factors associated with infant glenohumeral dysplasia
- Review BPBI shoulder classifications and outcome measures (e.g., Water’s Classification, Mallet Classification, Ultrasound Assessment, and Active Movement Scale)
- Demonstrate an approach to BPBI infant shoulder clinical assessment
- Review and synthesize the evidence on shoulder immobilization devices (e.g., Sup-ER protocol, HERO strap, Teacup Orthosis) used to manage early shoulder pathology after BPBI
Attendees earn 1.0 contact hour or 0.10 CEUs
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Registration Fee:
Members $35
Student Members $20
Non-Members $55
Student Non-Members $30
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Dr. Ho is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto and an advanced practice occupational therapist in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada. She has over twenty years of clinical and research experience in pediatric hand and upper limb rehabilitation. Dr. Ho is known internationally as a leader in assessment and evaluation of children and youth with brachial plexus birth injuries and congenital hand and upper limb differences. As a clinician-investigator, her research focuses on understanding, measuring, and evaluating participation and well-being in children and youth with upper limb conditions. She strives to place the voice of youth with upper limb conditions at the center of her research, partnering with them through research initiatives that focus on physical and mental well-being to empower independent living.