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 program in Skeletal Dysplasias and Infections in Pediatric Orthopedics is designed to facilitate the professional's performance at the highest academic level, with this intensive education that includes the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector. After passing the program evaluations, the physiotherapist will have acquired the professional competencies necessary for a quality and up to date practice based on the most innovative didactic methodology.    

Highly specialized objectives in an education created to train the best professionals in Physiotherapy"

General Objectives

• Learn the treatment by applying physiopathological principles 
• Explore physical examinations integrated with three-dimensional movement analysis
• Manage functional and quality of life classifications and scales 
• Study in depth the application of the lever arm concept in gait disorders 
• Learn the principles of conservative and surgical treatment 
• Recognize the different bone dysplasias, as well as the most frequent congenital malformations affecting the lower limbs, allowing an accurate diagnosis together with an adequate therapeutic approach
• Describe the main aspects of infectious musculoskeletal pathologies in pediatric patients 
• Review advances and update knowledge on the management of infectious musculoskeletal pathologies in pediatric patients  
• Develop the necessary skills to appropriately diagnose and treat pediatric patients with infectious musculoskeletal diseases and other arthropathies

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Orthopedic Alterations Associated with Neuromuscular Disease

• Learn available knowledge on the prevention and management of hip dislocation
  Learn the management algorithms for each pathological gait pattern
  Make decisions using three-dimensional motion analysis
  Delve into surgical techniques by anatomical segments
  Learn the application of orthoses and rehabilitation after multilevel surgery

Módulo 2. Displasias esqueléticas y enfermedades sindrómicas 

• Especializarse en la etiología y teorías patogénicas de las displasias óseas y malformaciones congénitas de los miembros inferiores
• Realizar una indicación precisa de las diferentes pruebas diagnósticas
• Profundizar en la historia natural y la evolución esperable de cada proceso
• Conocer en profundidad los diferentes métodos de tratamiento y el mejor momento para llevarlo a cabo, en función de la patología

Module 2. Skeletal Dysplasias and Syndromic Diseases 

• Specialize in the etiology and pathogenic theories of bone dysplasias and congenital malformations of the lower limbs
• Perform an accurate assessment of the different diagnostic tests
• Delve into the natural history and evolution expectancy of each process
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the different treatment methods and the best moment to carry them out, depending on the pathology

Module 3. Osteoarticular Infections 

• Learn the microbiologic characteristics of the different infectious musculoskeletal pathologies in pediatric patients
• Study in depth the most frequent germs causing infectious pathologies
• Develop a correct strategy for the differential diagnosis of diseases that cause lameness in pediatric patients
• Learn the emergency management of pediatric patients with infectious musculoskeletal pathologies
• Gain in-depth knowledge on the hospital management of patients admitted for musculoskeletal infections
• Apply the long-term management of patients diagnosed with musculoskeletal infections during infancy
• Manage and identify other non-infectious arthropathies, as well as their management in pediatric patients
• Suspect and learn how to manage recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis

To become one of the best physiotherapists specialized in children's orthopedics, you cannot miss the opportunity to study this program with us"