wondering and wondering... Peadiatric PT

[justyna]

Hello guys,

could you give me some info, how do you prepare to the role of pediatric-infant's PT in your countries? I'm a newly graduate dreaming of starting career in infant's developmental physiotherapy, but have no practice in this field. And you know: no practice- no courses like NDT or Vojta available- no chances for employment.
I'm wondering how is the situation in your countries, do you have some basic knowledge to deal with such a small children after graduating your universities?

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[estherderu]

dear Justyna,

Every country has its own rules and regulations to becoming a paediatric physiotherapist ( from nothing at all to 4 yr parttime postgraduate education). On the wcpt forum I have listed the names of the paediatric physiotherapy societies I know of, you could possible ask them what kind of courses they have in their countries.
(inter)national pediatric PT groups

In many countries foreigners are allowed to follow the courses... I suggest you go to my site and have a look around. I have done a few in Switzerland. You will find a lot of information which you might might find informative and which can help you along.
good luck with your study

Esther de Ru

www.estherderu.com

[justyna]

Thanks Esther, the link you posted is very helpful but I meant exactly how do the students/graduates estimate their skills in physiotherapy in infant's neurodevelopmental disabilities. There are some options like:
-they are quite good educated in that matter and ready to run the first practise;
- they have seen some tricks but never practised on infant's by themselves;
and etc.

[estherderu]

dear Justyna,

As I said, it differs per country.
One of the best suggestions I can give you is.....
OBSERVE normal children ( babies and all age groups), play with them. Get to know what normal development is about FIRST.....

Try to volunteer somewhere where you have to look after children, change their nappies, walk, talk, play with them etc etc..... you will learn a lot doing that....
The more normal ( with all its variations ) movement you see, the more you will learn. ´

When you have the chance to do a course, do it

When you have the chance to follow a paediatric physio doing his/her work, do it.

Good luck,
Do not stop studying.

AND please do not make the big mistake of trying to "exercise for the sake of the exercises" OBSERVE and THINK first. The child has often found the best solution him/herself. OBSERVE and LEARN from it.

Esther

[Thiri Nwe]

hello Esther and Justyna
Nice to meet you. I'm a junior Physiotherapist from Myanmar. I'm very interested in it. In my country, Peadiatric PT is so important. Now, I'm working as a volunteer in Orthopedic Hospital, home for aged Poor and so on. But I have a few experiences in peadiatric PT. Next week , I have to go to somewhere as a paediatric PT in NGO that based in Italy. It includes CBR programme. So please help me dealing with paediatric training. We are in same role.
Thanks a million.
yours sincerely,
Ms Thiri Nwe.
[email protected]:

[estherderu]

dear Justynar,

The reason I answered this post was because I thought I could help. I am not a student or junior physio.
Just wanted to help a little
Esther

[justyna]

dear Justynar,

The reason I answered this post was because I thought I could help. I am not a student or junior physio.
Just wanted to help a little
Esther

dear Esther,

thank you for such a precious advice. In the meantime I started to work with blind children (6-18 years old) affected with CP. So it's a little bit hard for a first job, but I hope, I will learn a lot. For now I'm trying to use some elements of Sensory Integration, when possible, some basics of Bobath method and passive movements. I know, you are very experienced with all types of peadiatrics rehabilitation, so maybe you could give me some tips, I should be aware of?

Justyna

[estherderu]

dear Justyna,
Yes I might be able to help you help yourself a little.
The sites named below are of the Dutch Rehab Centres for the blind and nearly blind patients. The physiotherapists there should be to give you a lot of advice. You could try contacting them.

Bartiméus - Voor mensen die slechtziend of blind zijn and
Sensis, de organisatie voor slechtziende en blinde mensen

About us The European Blind Union is a non-governmental, non profit-making European organization founded in 1984. One of the six regional bodies of the World Blind Union, it is the only organization representing the interests of blind and partially-sighted people in Europe.

Main page UMC/WBU The World Blind Union (WBU) is a non-political, non-religious, non-governmental and non-profit-making organisation, representing over 160 million blind and partially sighted persons in 177 member countries.


Welcome to EPR The European Platform for Rehabilitation (EPR) is a network of leading European providers of rehabilitation services to people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups.

I suggest you go to their sites, get as much information as possible and ask them to help you.
Good luck

Esther.

[dcd79]

I thought this book may help generally speaking. I found it invaluable in my paed training
An Osteopathic Approach to Children (Hardcover)
by Jane Elizabeth Carreiro (Author)
ISBN-10: 0443063605
ISBN-13: 978-0443063602
Amazon roughly £45.00

[raosamedha]

Hi!
i want to do masters major in paediatric.which would be a better place to do from UK or Austrlia.how much would be the payscale in either of the 2 places.how about the payscale in India?

[estherderu]

dear Justyna,
the following book.. I recommend ( price vv quality = great)

Physical Therapy for Children 3rd edition
authors are:Suzann Campbeel, Darl vander Linden and Robert Palisano.
It is made up of more than 1100 pages and includes a DVD which is really informative.
If you absorb all the information inside... you will know lots more...
isbn 13:978 0 7216 0378 0
and 10: 0 7216 0378 0
can be ordered and sent to you through www.elsevier.com

happy reading
esther

[justyna]

Dear Esther,

It's so nice you remember about my physio-problem, thank you very much! I have just read the book description and it sounds really interesting. I will try to get this book. I'm mainly interested with DVD included, while I still feel lack of practise (experience) in interpreting symptoms, movement patterns and finding the best ways of treatment.

Thank you again,

Justyna