Dr. Krista Eskay is a paediatric physical therapist and researcher
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Introduction
Skeletal development begins early in the first trimester of pregnancy and continues until individuals are aged around 25 years. The skeleton is most vulnerable to deformity during the first few years of life, and many conditions can disrupt the length/tension relationship between muscles and their bony attachments. Disruptions in musculoskeletal development can cause secondary impairments that alter an individual's biomechanical alignment. Any malalignment has the potential to impact or limit movement patterns. This course introduces these concepts and discusses skeletal development in children.
Aims
The aim of this course is to provide an overview of skeletal modelling in children.
Outline
This course is made up of videos, reading, forum posts and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:
- Video
- Reading activity
- Quiz
Target audience
This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.