With the expertise of industry professionals who will teach you based on the reality of the sector in a contextual and realistic learning" 

The field of Physiotherapy that seeks to promote the health and well-being of children, advising, treating and caring for those infants who present some general problem in their development or a movement disorder, which may be caused by a 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, the postgraduate diploma 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 study in depth the normal and pathological development in children, from intrauterine development, through psychomotor development from 0 to 3 years, the development of play, laterality, cognitive and verbal development. It will also address the main valuation methods.

The program will present different scales for the evaluation of gait, muscle tone, upper limb activity, musculoskeletal and hip assessment, fine and gross motor skills. It will also address more pioneering techniques that are emerging in early care such as animal therapy, the importance of pre- and post-natal stimulation, MHELPs, virtual reality.

The syllabus of this complete program covers the main topics of current Children's Orthopedics in such a way that whoever masters them will be prepared to work in this field in any hospital in the world. Therefore, it is not just another diploma in your backpack, but a real learning tool to approach the topics of the specialty in a modern, objective way and with the ability to make a judgment based on today's most cutting-edge literature.

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. 

This postgraduate diploma 100% online and will enable you to combine your studies while increasing your knowledge in this field”

This postgraduate diploma in Pediatric Lower Limb Orthopedics contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• 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 self-assessment can be used 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

Physiotherapists at the highest level must update their knowledge with training courses such as this one, where they will find the main novelties in the field" 

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Pediatric Orthopedics, who bring their experience to this training, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow physiotherapists situated and contextual learning, i.e. a simulated environment that will provide immersive Postgraduate Diploma programmed to train for 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, the physical therapist specialized in Pediatric Orthopedics will have the help of an innovative interactive video system made by recognized experts in the field of Pediatric Orthopedics and with great experience.     

To become one of the best physiotherapists specialized in Pediatric Orthopedics, you cannot miss the opportunity to study this program with us"

 You will specialize in the hands of professionals with extensive experience in Pediatric Orthopedics, who will guide you throughout the learning process"

The Pediatric Lower Limb Orthopedics program 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 field. 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.

To become one of the best professionals specialized in Children's Orthopedics you cannot miss the opportunity to study this postgraduate diploma with us" 

General Objectives

• Recognize and manage the major diseases of the hip that affect children
• Manage the examination and diagnosis of hip pathology in children according to their age and the prevalence associated with it
• Review the most important pathologies that occur in pediatric orthopedics, as knowledge of them is the fundamental pillar of this speciality
• Learn about the latest advances in the treatment of these classic pediatric orthopedics diseases
• Specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of orthopedic and traumatologic knee pathologies in children and their particular characteristics compared to adults
• Apply learning to explore and diagnose knee pathologies in children, losing the usual fear generated in many specialists due to lack of knowledge of the pathology
• Recognize the different pathologies of children’s feet and be able to make an accurate diagnosis together with a suitable therapeutic approach 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Hip

• Manage the diagnosis, examination and treatment of hip dysplasia, taking into account the different ages of children
• Delve into hip exploration, which is essential in neonatal screening
• Understand Perthes disease with clear management ideas, differentiating between outdated treatments and new perspectives on the disease
• Make an early diagnosis of adolescent hip pathology, which is crucial for the survival of the hip in adulthood, and learning how to manage it properly, including complex hip reduction surgeries
• Learn to recognize coxa vara and spring hip and assess their clinical implications for receiving proper treatment 

Module 2. knee 

• Learn to distinguish the clinical-radiological characteristics of patients with discoid meniscus 
• Differentiate the types of discoid meniscus 
• Perform a differential diagnosis of popliteal cysts 
• Recognize the clinical, radiological and epidemiological features of Osgood-Schlatter disease 
• Identify possible warning signs of Osgood-Schlatter disease 
• Perform an adequate diagnosis of patellofemoral instabilities 
• Learn the osteochondral lesions of children 
• Delve into the implications of cruciate ligament rupture in children 
• Manage fractures around the knee 
• Differentiate between stable and unstable fractures for correct treatment

Module 3. Pathology of the Foot

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the etiopathogenesis of foot malformations and deformities 
• Diagnose through anamnesis and physical examination
• Apply the complementary tests required for diagnosis, and primarily be able to assess and describe the radiographic images in the different pathologies 
• Interpret when different diagnostic tests are appropriate 
• Gain in-depth knowledge on treating each pathology. Lean the common techniques of manipulation and casting in the pediatric age, as well as the different surgical techniques required to treat each pathology 
• Learn the natural history and evolution of each process 

Make the most of the opportunity and take the step to get up to date on the latest developments in Pediatric Lower Limb Orthopedics"