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Good Shepherd Rehabilitation: Robotic-Assisted Gait Training: A Modality for Pediatric Rehabilitation
4/10/2025 – Bethlehem, PA and virtual
4/17/2025 – Philadelphia, PA
Kimberly Kuchinski, MD, MPH
Kandis Jones, PT, DPT, PCS
Erika Carter, PT, DPT, PCS
Brittany Wanamaker, PT, DPT, PCS
Cost: FREE
Questions: learn@gsrh.org
Description:
The purpose of this course is to present the value and benefits of Robotic-Assisted Gait Training (RAGT) in the pediatric population for rehabilitation. This course will include information on identifying candidates for RAGT, demonstrate usage and operation of RAGT equipment, and present current supporting evidence for the use of RAGT.
Target Audience:
Pediatricians, Pediatric Physiatrists, Pediatric Neurologists
PTs/PTAs, OTs/OTAs
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity the learner will be able to:
- Discuss the different types of robots/exoskeletons currently used in robotic assisted gait training (RAGT).
- Describe how RAGT affects neuroplasticity and motor learning.
- Discuss how RAGT can be used in conjunction with traditional PT for various pediatric conditions.
- Describe the positive patient outcomes linked with RAGT.
- Identify who and when RAGT is an appropriate/inappropriate intervention.
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Drexel University College of Medicine and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation. The Drexel University College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement:
AMA: The Drexel University College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network is an approved provider of continuing education by the Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy. This course is approved for 2.0 credit hours for OT/OTA in PA.
Faculty Disclosure Statement:
It is the policy of Drexel University College of Medicine to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational programs. Anyone in control of content at continuing medical education activities is required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months. Ineligible companies are defined as any entity producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by or used on patients). Any conflicts of interest must be identified, mitigated and announced to the audience prior to the educational activity. In addition, speakers are required to openly disclose any off-label, experimental or investigational use of drugs or devices discussed in their presentation. The intent of this disclosure is to allow participants to form their own judgments about the educational content of this activity and determine whether the speaker’s commercial interests influenced the presentation.
Faculty/Planning Committee Disclosures
The faculty members and the planning committee members have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Members of the planning committee include: Amanda Kleckner, Rhonda Tucker, Julia Vandenberg
Funding Disclosure
This activity is supported by internal funding.