Use the best educational methodology to continue your education in the field of Pediatric Orthopedics"

This high-level education will provide a chapter-by-chapter review of the most important units facing a physical therapist, offering a comprehensive specialty perspective for any professional who wishes to stay up to date in Skeletal Dysplasias and Infections in Pediatric Orthopedics.

The physical therapy professional will be able to update their knowledge on the most common pathologies in children's orthopedic patients, as well as on the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular alterations they present. In particular, the different orthoses and support products will be studied in depth, as well as their characteristics and their application objectives.

The field of physical therapy that seeks to promote the health and well-being of children by advising, treating and caring for those infants who have a general developmental problem or movement disorder, which may be caused by congenital or acquired disease. This field is also essential to prevent future ailments in infants who need a follow-up to ensure their proper development. Therefore, this program focuses on building the skills needed by the professional to specialize in this field, learning to address some of the most common pathologies in childhood and the adaptability of different techniques and treatments.

Throughout this education, the student will address the most common pathologies in the pediatric patient and the related risk factors. For this purpose, key elements such as etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and evolution will be described, together with some of the therapeutic intervention techniques. Likewise, the student will study in depth Infantile Cerebral Palsy, what this pathology is about and its prevalence. Several ways to classify the ICP will be shown, such as the Gross Motor Function Measure, the types according to the affectation of the muscle tone, etc. Finally, the anatomy, function and development of the Nervous System will be described, as well as plasticity, motor learning and its assessment.

With this online program, students can organize their time and pace of learning, adapting it to their schedules, in addition to being able to access the contents from any computer or mobile device.

If you want to improve your daily practice, don’t hesitate to broaden your knowledge with this intensive program” 

This Postgraduate diploma in Skeletal Dysplasias and Infections in Pediatric Orthopedics contains the scientific most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are

• Developing practical cases presented by experts in Pediatric Orthopedics
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• The latest developments in Pediatric Orthopedics
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Pediatric Orthopedics.
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection 

With this program you will have the opportunity to master new techniques and advances in Pediatric Orthopedics”  

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive courses programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts..    

Cutting-edge training created to propel you toward greater competitiveness in the job market"

This 100% online Postgraduate diploma  will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while expanding your knowledge in this field"

The structure of the content has been designed by the best professionals in the Pediatric Orthopedics sector, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to orthopedics.
From module 1, students will see their knowledge broadened, which will enable them to develop professionally, knowing that they can count on the support of a team of experts.

This Postgraduate diploma contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market"  

Module 1. Orthopedic Alterations Associated with Neuromuscular Disease.

1.1. Pediatric Cerebral Palsy
1.2. Normal and Pathological Gait. Usefulness of the LAM in Gait Alterations
1.3. Orthopedic Management of PCI: Botulinum Toxin, Casts, Orthoses
1.4. Hip Pathology in PCI
1.5. Crouch Gait in PCI 
1.6. Myelomeningocele
1.7. Spinal Muscular Atrophy
1.8. Muscular Dystrophies: Duchenne's Disease, Other Myopathies
1.9. Neurological Upper Limb: Spasticity
1.10. Foot Associated With Neurological Pathologies (Clubfoot...)

Module 2. Skeletal Dysplasias and Syndromic Diseases 

2.1.  Achondroplasia. Hypoachondroplasia and Pseudoachondroplasia
2.2. Congenital Malformations of the Lower Limb 
2.3. Other Dysplasias: Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia, Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, Diastrophic Dysplasia, Kniest Dysplasia, Osteopetrosis, Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis,             Cleidocranial Dysostosis
2.4. Mucopolysaccharidosis
2.5. Osteogenesis Imperfecta
2.6. Hyperlaxity Syndromes

2.6.1. General Hyperlaxity Syndrome
2.6.2. Marfan and Ehlers Danlos Syndromes

2.7. Neurofibromatosis. Congenital Pseudoarthrosis of the Tibia
2.8. Arthrogryposis
2.9. Down Syndrome
2.10. Children’s Bone Alterations 

2.10.1. Rickets 
2.10.2. Transient Osteoporosis 

Module 3. Osteoarticular Infections

3.1. Septic Arthritis. 
3.2. Osteomyelitis  
3.3. Discitis and Vertebral Osteomyelitis  
3.4. Orthopedic Pathology in Rheumatoid Arthritis 
3.5. Other Arthropathies: Psoriatic Arthritis Reiter's Syndrome, Psoriatic Arthritis. 
3.6. Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis. CRMO 

This will provide key training to advance your career"