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MOTR/L, CHT
Jill Peck-Murray, MOTR/L, CHT, is a pediatric hand therapist. She worked as an occupational therapist/hand therapist at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, CA from 1982 through 2017. During her 35 years, she gained expertise, with special skills in creative splinting/orthotic intervention, and developed the hand therapy program for the hospital.
She is currently devoting her time to sharing her knowledge with the therapy community by teaching continuing education courses. She has been teaching pediatric-oriented CE courses nationwide through Rehab Education, LLC since 2007.
Jill has authored numerous journal articles, chapters on pediatric splinting/orthotic intervention in "Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity" and "Foundations for Pediatric Occupational Therapy." She has also co-authored a book entitled "101 Creative Therapy Ideas."
She has presented at annual conferences for professional organizations, including AOTA, ASHT, and OTAC. She has been an invited speaker several times at international conferences. She is currently the President of the San Diego Hand Special Interest Group.
Courses with Jill Peck-Murray
Browse Course CatalogIntroduction to Pediatric Hand Therapy Part 1
Presented by Mary Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT and Jill Peck-Murray, MOTR/L, CHT
Introduction to Pediatric Hand Therapy Part 1
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A therapist who treats pediatric patients may not be aware of the orthopedic aspects of care for a pediatric patient with hand or upper extremity injuries or conditions. An adult hand therapist may be aware of the pediatric conditions and developmental issues that can affect care of the pediatric hand patient. This course will introduce the things that are unique about the pediatric hand patient, the role of the pediatric hand therapist, and the common pediatric conditions seen by a pediatric hand therapist. Part 1 will also offer some strategies for successful evaluation and goal setting with pediatric hand patients.
Pediatric Hand Therapy: Assessment and Treatment of Congenital Anomalies
Presented by Mary Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT and Jill Peck-Murray, MOTR/L, CHT
Pediatric Hand Therapy: Assessment and Treatment of Congenital Anomalies
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Due to genetic conditions or abnormal embryological development, infants may be born with congenital anomalies, and many will require therapy. The therapist may have limited experience with these unique diagnoses. This course will review aspects that might cause abnormal development and discuss the newest classification system used to describe the upper extremity congenital anomalies. Instructors will discuss five common congenital anomalies found in pediatric hand therapy and describe their symptoms and subtypes. Therapy intervention, common surgical intervention, and postoperative therapy will be reviewed for these congenital anomalies.
Introduction to Pediatric Hand Therapy Part 2
Presented by Mary Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT and Jill Peck-Murray, MOTR/L, CHT
Introduction to Pediatric Hand Therapy Part 2
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Pediatric patients pose challenges to therapists due to multiple issues: time limitations, limited tolerance for painful intervention or cold/thermal modalities, poor compliance with typical exercises and home programs, and challenges for provision of appropriate orthoses/splints. This course will provide an overview of common pediatric upper extremity conditions, with a focus on successful strategies for how to treat, provide orthoses/splints, and design home programs for pediatric patients with these conditions.
Normal Development of the Hand and Upper Extremity
Presented by Mary Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT and Jill Peck-Murray, MOTR/L, CHT
Normal Development of the Hand and Upper Extremity
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A pediatric patient is constantly growing and changing. Therapeutic intervention should be tailored to meet the needs of the child at their developmental level. The therapist must have a solid understanding of normal hand and upper extremity development in order to effectively treat any pediatric patient, especially one with hand involvement. This course will describe the normal development of the hand and upper extremity starting in utero and continuing through teen years. By remembering the developmental progression of hand skills (grasp/release, in-hand manipulation, pencil grasp), a therapist can provide and advance the intervention to encourage the child's potential for maximal hand use, despite their diagnosis/condition.
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