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Karen Pryor – Advancing Pediatric Function Through Neuroplasticity

Name: Karen Pryor - Advancing Pediatric Function Through Neuroplasticity
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Faculty:: Karen Pryor
Duration:: 1 Hour 22 Minutes
Format:: Audio and Video
Copyright:: Aug 03, 2017

Description

We are now using the word neuroplasticity to describe the way we can modify brain connections to change how the body works.This lecture offers a journey through the nervous system and neuroanatomy, exploring how the brain can change tone, movement and key sensory functions. Throughout the sessions, we’ll examine how the brain connects and adds new connections in relation to exercises that make progressive therapy fun, fast, and rewarding

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Outline

Neuroplasticity as it relates to the Pediatric Population

Brain development
Period of optimal change
Stimulation of change through sensation

Diagnosis, Challenges and Treatments

Routes for potential neural pathway changes
Tone – restrictions in development and how neuroplasticity can change potential
Learned non-use versus use
Case studies

Application of Neuroplasticity Techniques

What can be done with the child’s environment to enhance development
How to reinforce daily practice by caregivers

Faculty

Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT Related seminars and products: 12

Health Sphere Wellness Center

Karen Pryor, Ph.D., PT, DPT, has a doctorate in physical therapy and has practiced for 40 years in the field. Dr. Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, an integrative therapy clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. Involved with early intervention in the birth-three population for over 30 years, she has developed neuroplasticity techniques that are used in a wide variety of settings, including homes, childcare centers, and school systems, to advance pediatric therapy programs.

Dr. Pryor serves on several boards, including the Leadership Interagency Council for Early Intervention, (2014-2019), a position to which she was appointed by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. In 2010, she received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her contributions to the advanced treatment of children from President Barack Obama. In addition to her work with children, Dr. Pryor has served as an adjunct professor at the Tennessee State University Occupational Therapy School, and in the Volunteer State Community College Physical Therapy Assistant program. She is a clinical instructor for several universities and colleges. With her years of experience and passion for complete wellness, Dr. Pryor advances a more expansive view of how to integrate therapy throughout the lifespan by using neuroplasticity techniques.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Karen Pryor is owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Karen Pryor serves on the Leadership Interagency Council for Early Intervention board.

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