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MOTR/L, CHT
Mary "Peggy" Faussett is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist. She graduated with a master's in occupational therapy in 2001 from Chatham University. She became a certified hand therapist in 2012. Peggy currently works at Children's Hospital Colorado as the program coordinator for the pediatric hand therapy program. She enjoys treating children of all ages with a variety of hand and upper extremity conditions. Peggy has presented both locally and nationally on pediatric hand therapy. When not working as an OT, Peggy enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys.
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Browse Course CatalogPediatric Casting: Intro for Upper and Lower Extremities Diagnoses
Presented by Trudy Boulter, OTR/L, CHT, BT-C, Mary Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT, and Kerry Mikolaj, PT, DPT
Pediatric Casting: Intro for Upper and Lower Extremities Diagnoses
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Video Runtime: 67 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 62 MinutesIn this course, occupational and physical therapists will learn about the use of casting for upper and lower extremity diagnoses for their pediatric patients. You will learn why casting pediatric patients is different than adults and how casting affects the physiology of their ever-changing skeletons, muscles, and soft tissue; review important casting principles; and be introduced to the vast diagnostic group that benefits from the use of a variety of casting techniques to help improve overall function and goal attainment. We hope to provide practical information to inspire confidence in the use of casting as a valuable component to elevate outcomes with many of your pediatric patients.
Pediatric Casting: Intro to Types and Techniques
Presented by Trudy Boulter, OTR/L, CHT, BT-C, Mary Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT, and Kerry Mikolaj, PT, DPT
Pediatric Casting: Intro to Types and Techniques
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Video Runtime: 38 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 34 Minutes
In this course, occupational and physical therapists will learn about the flexibility and moldability of soft cast and plaster, the strong and effective use of fiberglass, and the flexibility and creativity of polyester cast tape. We will review the products and supplies needed for each casting type as well as various pediatric diagnoses that may benefit from casting in both the upper and lower extremities. You will learn about precautions, indications, and contraindications for casting. You will see a panel discussion with three pediatric therapists (one PT and two OTs) regarding clinical scenarios and diagnoses for which casting was used with their patients for the upper and lower extremities.
In this course, occupational and physical therapists will learn about the flexibility and moldability of soft cast and plaster, the strong and effective use of fiberglass, and the flexibility and creativity of polyester cast tape. We will review the products and supplies needed for each casting type as well as various pediatric diagnoses that may benefit from casting in both the upper and lower extremities. You will learn about precautions, indications, and contraindications for casting. You will see a panel discussion with three pediatric therapists (one PT and two OTs) regarding clinical scenarios and diagnoses for which casting was used with their patients for the upper and lower extremities.
Pediatric Casting: Applications for Plaster and Soft Cast
Presented by Trudy Boulter, OTR/L, CHT, BT-C, Mary Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT, and Kerry Mikolaj, PT, DPT
Pediatric Casting: Applications for Plaster and Soft Cast
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Video Runtime: 49 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 31 Minutes
In this course, occupational and physical therapists will learn about the products and process for using soft cast and plaster in a variety of pediatric diagnoses for both the upper and lower extremities. You will learn about properties and pros/cons of soft-cast tape, as well as the benefits of casting with soft-cast tape both with and without plaster. You will see a step-by-step casting process for soft casting and a live demonstration of upper extremity casting using this technique.
In this course, occupational and physical therapists will learn about the products and process for using soft cast and plaster in a variety of pediatric diagnoses for both the upper and lower extremities. You will learn about properties and pros/cons of soft-cast tape, as well as the benefits of casting with soft-cast tape both with and without plaster. You will see a step-by-step casting process for soft casting and a live demonstration of upper extremity casting using this technique.
Pediatric Casting: Applications for Fiberglass Casting
Presented by Trudy Boulter, OTR/L, CHT, BT-C, Mary Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT, and Kerry Mikolaj, PT, DPT
Pediatric Casting: Applications for Fiberglass Casting
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Video Runtime: 53 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 29 Minutes
In this course, occupational and physical therapists will learn about the products and process for using fiberglass casting in a variety of pediatric diagnoses for both the upper and lower extremities. You will learn about properties and pros/cons of fiberglass cast tape, as well as the benefits of casting for central nervous system tone and tissue elongation. You will see a step-by-step casting process for upper extremity casting and a live demonstration of lower extremity casting.
In this course, occupational and physical therapists will learn about the products and process for using fiberglass casting in a variety of pediatric diagnoses for both the upper and lower extremities. You will learn about properties and pros/cons of fiberglass cast tape, as well as the benefits of casting for central nervous system tone and tissue elongation. You will see a step-by-step casting process for upper extremity casting and a live demonstration of lower extremity casting.
Pediatric Casting: Applications for Polyester Cast
Presented by Trudy Boulter, OTR/L, CHT, BT-C, Mary Faussett, MOTR/L, CHT, and Kerry Mikolaj, PT, DPT
Pediatric Casting: Applications for Polyester Cast
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In this course, occupational and physical therapists will learn about the products and process for using polyester cast tape in a variety of pediatric diagnoses for both the upper and lower extremities. You will learn about properties and pros/cons of polyester cast tape, as well as the different diagnoses that may benefit from a polyester cast or removable splint. You will see the step-by-step casting process for application of a polyester cast and fabrication into a removable splint for both the upper and lower extremity, as well as a live demonstration of fabrication of an upper extremity polyester cast and splint.
Introduction 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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