The purpose of this training is to provide an introduction to the Prechtl Method of qualitative assessment of general movements in young children.
This assessment method has been proven to be effective for prenatal and postnatal assessment of nervous system integrity. Scientific evidence shows that the qualitative assessment of general movements (GMs) at a very young age is the best predictor of cerebral palsy. This method has become a powerful complement to the traditional neurological examination.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Know the origin of spontaneous motor activity;
- Assess the normal and abnormal General Movements (GMs) from birth to 5 months;
- Apply the practical instructions for recording ans assessing GMs;
- Use the individual developmental trajectories based on the GMs.
Course Instructor
Colleen D. Peyton, PT, DPT
Schedule
Thursday September 28, 2023 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday September 29, 2023 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday September 30, 2023 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday October 1, 2023 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
* Full attendance on all 4 days is required.
