Pediatric Brachial Plexus Injury Symposium

The Greater Philadelphia Area
Brachial Plexus Palsy Foundation Invites All Medical Professionals & Families

Saturday, January 24, 2004
for medical professionals and families

Sunday, January 25, 2004
for therapists only

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Rahul Nath
www.drnathbrachialplexus.com
World-Renowned Brachial Plexus Specialist
from the Texas Children's Hospital
Brachial Plexus Clinic

Anatomy Of The Injury
Time Frame For Recovery
Evaluating For Primary Surgery
Primary Surgery & Secondary Surgeries
Testing & Scans
Secondary Issues
Dislocations
3d Cat Scan - Upright MRI
What The Future Holds

Dr. Karen Pape
www.tascnetwork.net
Neonatologist and Medical Director of TASCnetwork
Creator of the 20:4:80 Approach -A Unique Approach to Achieving Personal Best - Using the Right Techniques at the Right Age to Achieve Optimal Results

Treatment of Muscle Weakness and
Developmental Apraxia
with TES, NMES, and EMG-FES
The Model of Recovery from BPI
Treatment Options for Muscle Weakness
Improve Function by Changing Habit
Coaching with Case Studies

Guest Speakers

Ruth Cofre
Founder, The Ark Pediatric Compression Brace
www.arkpcb.com

Lisa Mackell, PT
Founder, Theraplay, Inc.
www.theraplayinc.com

Symposium Schedule
Saturday, January 24, 2004:
Doctors, Therapists, Medical Professionals, Families

7:45	Registration - Continental Breakfast
8:25	Welcome - Francine Litz & Allison Steigerwalt
8:30	Dr. Rahul Nath - Anatomy of the Injury, Timeframe For Recovery, Therapy, ROM, Testing, Primary Surgery, Post Surgical Protocols, Secondary Surgeries
10:45	Break
11:00	Dr. Karen Pape - Treatment of Muscle Weakness and Developmental Apraxia with TES, NMES, and EMG-FES
12:30	Lunch - On Your Own
1:30	Tom Cirino, Brachial Plexus Palsy Foundation
1:40	Lisa Mackell, PT - Therapy for the Child with a Brachial Plexus Injury
2:00	Ruth Cofre - The Ark Pediatric Compression Brace
3:00	Break
3:15	Dr. Rahul Nath - Secondary Surgeries, Dynamic Splinting, speical medicine, Dislocations, 3D Cat Scan, Upright MRI, What The Future Holds
5:00	Closing - Francine Litz & Allison Steigerwalt

Sunday, January 25, 2004: Therapists

8:00	Continental Breakfast
8:15	Ruth Cofre - ArkPCB - Try On a Brace, Q&A
9:00	Dr. Karen Pape - The Model of Recovery from BPI
10:30	Break
10:45	KP- Treatment Options For Muscle Weakness
12:30	Lunch On Your Own
1:30	KP - Improve Function by Changing Habits
3:00	Break
3:15	KP - Coaching with Case Studies
5:00	Closing - Francine Litz & Allison Steigerwalt

Click here for a Ready-To-Print Symposium Brochure (PDF Format)

Holy Redeemer Hospital
1648 Huntingdon Pike
Meadowbrook, PA 19046

(area is known as Huntingdon Valley - near Jenkintown/Abington, PA Willow Grove Exit off PA Turnpike)

Directions can be found online:
www.holyredeemer.com/mapanddir.shtml

Closest Airport Is Philadelphia Airport

If you plan on renting a car and a bit of an extra drive is not a problem,
come to Allentown Airport - you might get cheaper airfare going to a smaller airport.

Advance Registration Required

Click Here For Printable Registration Form

Registration Deadline: January 15, 2004
No children will be allowed into Auditorium.
There will be no child care.

Questions? Contact Francine Litz at (215) 643-5913
E-mail: francine@injurednewborn.com

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Brachial Plexus Palsy Foundation
A Pennsylvania registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization designed to provide funds for the research and education of Brachial Plexus Palsy in infants and children.

Holy Redeemer Hospital
Meadowbrook, PA
Holy Redeemer Hospital has a pediatric therapy center with a high population of children with brachial plexus injuries.

Theraplay, Inc.
Horsham and West Chester, PA,
whose mission is to provide pediatric therapy services in a play environment that will enable a child to maximize their potential.

Catering by Gina Miriam (Maggio's)
Southampton, PA
http://www.maggiosrestaurant.com/catering.html

And individuals who wish to remain anonymous.