Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)

Pediatric Rehabilitation

International

Instructional Course

(616960) IC 11: Evidence Based Multidisciplinary Approach to Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Presenter(s)

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  Stefano Negrini, MD

  Associate Professor in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
  University of Brescia - IRCCS Fondazione Don Gnocchi Milan
  Vigevano, Lombardia
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  Patrick Knott, PhD, PA-C

  Professor
  Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
  North Chicago, Illinois
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  Eric Parent, PT, MSc, PhD

  Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
  University of Alberta
  Edmonton, Alberta
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  Luke Stikeleather, CO

  Certified Orthotist, President of National Scoliosis Center
  National Scoliosis Center
  Oakton, Virginia

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) prevalence is 2-4%; a 20-40° curve has 52-58% probability of surgery; bracing and exercises can change this natural history. Published results, increased public knowledge, and growing awareness by surgeons is driving to requests of conservative (rehabilitation) services. A multidisciplinary team approach is a key to success according to the international Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment - SOSORT. Presenters of this introductory course will include 4 professions (MD, PT, CPO, PhD/PA-C), and 3 SOSORT past presidents. Topics: what AIS is, evaluation, current evidence, bracing and exercises schools, clinical cases: medical, physiotherapeutic and orthotic approach, Q&A.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion of the workshop, the participant will be able to describe the evidence supporting the role of the Rehabilitation Professional in the treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS).
• Upon completion of the workshop, the participant will be able to assess the patient with AIS and determine whether observation, scoliosis bracing, or scoliosis-specific exercises are appropriate treatment. They will be able to appraise the evidence in support of observation, treatment with scoliosis bracing, and treatment with scoliosis-specific exercises for a patient with AIS.
• Upon completion of the workshop, the participant will be able to effectively recruit an interprofessional team to care for patients with AIS that employs an evidence-based approach to non-surgical and surgical treatments.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to approach multidisciplinary Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis patients according to the current evidence