Physical Therapy With Elizabeth Bakken PT DPT CIM
Welcome to Physical Therapy with Elizabeth Bakken, PT DPT. Liz is a trained play-based pediatric therapist that can see kids from birth to 21 years old. Liz has skills in both habilitative and rehabilitative care. When it comes to habilitative care it usually comes down to help your kiddo do something for the first time. This includes important milestones like rolling, walking, and crawling. When it comes to rehabilitative care this comes down to helping your kiddo return to a state of normal after an incident like a bone break. Liz is here to help your child gain the physical abilities they need to keep up with their peers. The goal is to help your child navigate the environment around them with as much independence as possible. Due to Liz’s background she is able to help treat a variety of cases, many of which will be covered in this course. If you have any questions about Therapy Unmasked and/or this physical therapy course please reach out to outreach@abilityinnovations.com.
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Introduction To Physical Therapy With Elizabeth Bakken (Copy)
Get to know your instructor Elizabeth Bakken, PT DPT. Liz is a trained play-based pediatric therapist that can see kids from birth to 21 years old. Liz has skills in both habilitative and rehabilitative care.
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Lesson 1: Understanding Gait, Sensory Treatment, & Toe Walking (Copy)
In this lesson you will understand what to look for in abnormal walking. You will also know what exercises to provide your child with to help them achieve their gross motor milestones around walking. Please see the handout below for more information and if you have any questions regarding your child’s treatment please reach out to us at outreach@abilityinnovations.com.
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Lesson 2: Torticollis & Plagiocephaly (Copy)
In this lesson you will learn how to recognize what Torticollis and Plagiocephaly are as well as what the proper exercises and treatment path should look like for your child. Please see the handout below for more information. If you have any questions please reach out to outreach@abilityinnovations.com.
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Lesson 3: Sitting Positions & Posture (Copy)
In this Lesson you will learn about the right and wrong posture positions your child should use when it comes to sitting, walking, or even standing. Please see the handout below for more information. If you have any questions please reach out to outreach@abilityinnovations.com.
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Lesson 4: Walking (Copy)
In this lesson you will learn the right and wrong way a child should be walking, especially when they begin walking for the first time. Please see the handout below for more information. If you have any questions please reach out to outreach@abilityinnovations.com.
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Lesson 5: Safe Stair Navigation (Copy)
In today’s lesson you will learn what the proper time frame is for safe stair navigation and how you can get your kiddo comfortable with tackling stairs. If you have any questions please reach out to outreach@abilityinnovations.com.
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Lesson 6: Supporting Your Child's Balance (Copy)
In this lesson you will learn about balance, balance deficits, and the proper exercises to help your child maintain a strong balance. If you have any questions please reach out to outreach@abilityinnovations.com.
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Lesson 7: Coordination (Copy)
In this lesson you will learn all about how your child develops coordination as well as the right exercises to make sure they are receiving the treatment they need. Please see the handout below. If you have any questions please reach out to outreach@abilityinnovations.com.
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Lesson 8: Gross Motor Milestones (Copy)
In this Lesson Liz does an in depth breakdown of the many Gross Motor Milestones your child should be hitting naturally. If your child is experiencing gaps in their development it’s important to reach out to a licensed therapist to get a personal treatment plan for your little one.
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Lesson 9: Primitive Reflexes (Copy)
In this lesson you will learn all about the different primitive reflexes that your child should be hitting as well as exercises that you should implement if your child isn’t hitting these reflexes. If you have any questions please reach out to outreach@abilityinnovations.com.