Pediatric Gait Analysis: What Can It Tell Us?

Pediatric Gait Analysis: What Can It Tell Us?DESCRIPTION Pediatric gait analysis (GA) involves four primary pillars: history, physical exam, observational and computerized GA. A secondary pillar is imaging. This webinar focuses on the primary pillars of GA. The significance and information embedded in each will be discussed. The computerized GA instrumentation, the information obtained and how it can be used to quantitatively identify, assess and develop a treatment plan for a gait deviation

DESCRIPTION
Pediatric gait analysis (GA) involves four primary pillars: history, physical exam, observational and computerized GA. A secondary pillar is imaging. This webinar focuses on the primary pillars of GA. The significance and information embedded in each will be discussed. The computerized GA instrumentation, the information obtained and how it can be used to quantitatively identify, assess and develop a treatment plan for a gait deviation will be discussed. 

INSTRUCTOR
Tasos Karakostas, MPT, PhD

AUDIENCE
Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Learn the “flow” of a GA evaluation
2. Relate each pillar of the GA evaluation towards the understanding of a
   gait deviation
3. Recognize the different instruments and related data contributing to the identification, quantification and assessment of a gait deviation using computerized GA
4. Appreciate the role of GA in constructing a treatment plan to address a
   gait deviation

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Physical Therapy: The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this course for 1.0 Contact Hour. Approval #216-000069

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OTR/L Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Legreid, MSN, RN, CRRN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Tasos Karakostas, MPT, PhD Has nothing to disclose.

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