Cerebral Palsy is defined as a disorder of movement and posture that is a result of a non - progressive abnormality of the immature brain. However, this definition hides the complexity of the disorder and its tendency to change over time. Furthermore, despite advances in modern medicine, there is little evidence that the prevalence of this disorder is decreasing. The needs for care of children with cerebral palsy are likely to remain unchanged for the foreseeable future.

It was recognized many years ago that the complexity of cerebral palsy warranted a team approach to care. The institute provided financial resources to support childhood disability services that included multidisciplinary clinic for children with cerebral palsy. One such institute was set up in New Delhi. Since its inception, this idea of a team approach has evolved into a programme that forms the basis of the training courses.

Course Aims
The courses are designed to:
1. Give an overview of the current theoretical background to the multimodal developmental approach to the treatment of the child with Cerebral palsy, through the study of neuroscience, identification, classification principles of assessment and treatment.
2. Provide initial practical and clinical experience in the handling, assessment and management of children with Cerebral palsy.
3. Develop awareness of factors involved in problem solving and communication in all aspects of the treatment context, including the child, the parents, the therapists, and health and education teams.

Course Objectives
To enable the professionals to:
Discuss current knowledge of neuro-anatomy, neurophysiology and neuropathology and relate this to children with Cerebral palsy.
Apply the principle of normal and abnormal development to the management of children with Cerebral palsy.
Apply an understanding of sensory motor development and abnormal movement to the treatment of children with Cerebral palsy.
Identify features of different type of Cerebral palsy and classify children with Cerebral palsy.
Develop skills in assessment and analysis of problems of children with Cerebral palsy.
Develop skills in effective application of handling techniques.
Plan rational and integrate programme of management and develop skills of analytical clinical decision making.
Design home programme, educate and instruct careers.
Lectures and demonstrations of treatment are all given by members of the professional staff and the opportunity given to treat patient under supervision.

Courses

COURSE-1 1 WEEK BASIC PEDIATRIC THERAPY COURSE
(6 HOURS / DAY)

COURSE-2:  1 WEEK ADVANCE PEDIATRIC THERAPY COURSE
(6 HOURS / DAY)

COURSE-3: 3 DAYS SPASTICITY MANAGEMENT COURSE
(6 HOURS / DAY)  (Regular / Online)

Course Outlines

BASIC PEDIATRIC THERAPY COURSES
1 WEEK PEDIATRIC THERAPY COURSE (6 HOURS / DAY)
These courses are designed to enable qualified therapists to gain a basic knowledge of assessment and treatment of children with cerebral palsy using the multimodal developmental approach to treatment. These courses comprise lectures on the theoretical basis of the developmental concept, demonstrations of treatment, practical sessions, and clinical experience of treating children using these approaches.

ADVANCE SPECIALIST COURSES
1 WEEK PEDIATRIC THERAPY COURSE (6 HOURS / DAY)
These courses are designed to develop a deeper understanding of the developmental concept and its clinical application. Advance courses usually of 6 Days duration that are held at the centre. Applicants should have completed a Basic pediatric therapy course previously.

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT COURSE
3 DAYS SPASTICITY MANAGEMENT COURSE ( 6 HOURS / DAY)
These courses are designed to develop a deeper understanding of the developmental concept and its clinical application in the management of Spasticity.

Course Details -
COURSE-1:
1 WEEK PEDIATRIC THERAPY COURSE (BASIC - 6 HOURS / DAY)
Name of the Course: Certificate Course in Basic Pediatric Therapy (Regular).
Duration: One Week. ( 6 days) (Monday-Saturday)
Timing: 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.( 6 hours / day).
Eligibility: Qualified Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Developmental therapists, Rehabilitation therapists, CBR Workers, MRW, etc.
Course Contents: Theoretical - 40%, Practical- 60%
Course fee: Rs. 6000.00.
Certification: The organizer will issue a certificate of participation.

Course Curriculum
Module - 1
Introduction to Cerebral palsy  (Definitions, Etiology and Epidemiology of cerebral palsy)
Module - 2
Associated problems with Cerebral palsy
Module - 3
Diagnosis making - Differential diagnosis
Module -4
Interdisciplinary team Approach
(Role of each and every team member)
Module - 5
Treatment Approaches
Module - 6
Specific treatments
Pediatric therapy
Developmental therapy
Occupational therapy.
Physiotherapy.
Special education.
Speech therapy.
Behavioral therapy.
Drug therapy.
Mechanical aids.
Postural aids
Orthoses
Mobility aids
Assistive / adaptive aids
Module-7
Overview of Advance Management Technique
Module - 8
Family & society
Module - 9
School and inclusion
Module -10
Legislation and Disability Act

COURSE-2:
1 WEEK PEDIATRIC THERAPY COURSE (ADVANCE - 6 HOURS / DAY)
Name of the Course: Certificate Course in Advance Pediatric Therapy (Regular).
Duration: One Week. (6 days)(Monday-Saturday)
Timing: 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. ( 6 hours / day).
Eligibility: Qualified Physiotherapists. Occupational therapists, Developmental therapists, Rehabilitation therapists, CBR workers, MRW, etc.
Course Contents: Theoretical - 50%, Practical- 50%
Course fee: Rs. 7500.00.
Certification: The organizer will issue a certificate of participation.

COURSE CURRICULAM
Module -1
Overview to Introduction to Cerebral palsy, Associated problems with Cerebral palsy, Diagnosis making - Differential diagnosis, Interdisciplinary team Approach
Module - 2
Treatment Approaches
Neurodevelopmental Therapy Approach
Sensory Integration Therapy Approach
Vojta Therapy Approach
C-Therapy Approach
Other Eclectic Therapy Approach
Module - 3
Drug therapy
Orthopedic surgical management
Phenol block
Botox block
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
Intra - thecal baclofen therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Stem cell therapy
EMG Biofeedback therapy
Hydrotherapy
Hippo therapy
Complimentary therapies
Module-4
Specific treatments
 (i)  Spasticity management
(ii)  Orthotic management
(iii) ADL-management.
(iv)  Gait analysis.
(v)  Behavior modification.

COURSE-3
3 DAYS SPASTICITY MANAGEMENT COURSE (ADVANCE- 6 HOURS / DAY)
Name of the Course: Certificate Course in Spasticity Management (Regular)( Online).
Duration: Three Days. (3 days) (Friday-Sunday)
Timing: 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.( 6 hours / day).
Eligibility: Qualified Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Developmental therapists, Rehabilitation therapists, CBR Workers, MRW, etc.
Course Contents: Theoretical - 40%, Practical- 60%
Course fee: Rs. 3000.00.
Certification: The organizer will issue a certificate of participation.

COURSE CURRICULAM
Module -1
Introduction to Spasticity, prevalence, etiology
Module-2
Assessment Techniques and scales
Module-3
Different management techniques
Module-4
Physical therapy
Module-5
Drugs therapy
Module-6
Phenol nerve block therapy
Module-7
Botox therapy
Module-8
Orthopedic surgery
Module-9
Intra thecal baclofen therapy
Module-10
Neurosurgery

Course -3 is available online also