5 Reasons pediatric therapist are great with the adult poplulation

Are you thinking that you are stuck in pediatrics because it is all you know? Do you think that the transition to working with adults is too far of a stretch for you? This episode reviews 5 reasons that pediatric therapists are exceptional with the adult rehab population. You may find that you are exactly what your adult patient has been waiting for.

1. Developmental progression focus: your eye and clinical mind are in tune with the foundations that you need for advancing your patient to meet the goals. A holistic perspective of the patient and their quality of movement is something that is often missed but makes an amazing difference.
2. Creativity: thinking quickly with creatively to be able to change your initial plans for treatment to suit the environmental and clinical needs of the patient,
3. Patient driven sessions: a pediatric therapist is accustomed to flowing with activity directed by the child's interest and energy levels. This is a refreshing approach for adults who are often treated with the same activity session after session.
4. Progression of activity: A pediatric therapist has had the ability to work with their patient longer which gives them a better long-range perspective that makes goal setting and achievement for the adult much more holistic.
5. Comfort in using your hands: pediatric handling skills are a welcome change to the adult patient who will feel more comfortable with a therapist who is comfortable with therapeutic touch and handling for facilitated movement and feedback.

Training to make the leap into adult rehab: CHF, COPD, Diabetes, orthopedic rehab of the UE, vitals, and pharmaceuticals. Getting some insight from experts will increase your comfort level when you get into the field on your own and help you know what to look for and how to intervene optimally.
Need a fresh perspective as a long time adult rehab professional? check out some pediatric courses and get a whole new perspective that will change how you approach your patient.

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