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Exploring the Essential Features of “Karen Pryor – Palmar and Plantar Grasp: Integration Through Neuroplasticity”
Speaker:Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS
Duration:3 Hours
Format:Audio and Video
Copyright:Jun 12, 2024
Description
Palmar grasp, plantar grasp and toe walking all interfere with active movements and occupational function and often remain active in children with sensory processing disorders, autism and neurological challenges. Join Dr. Karen Pryor to gain a new perspective on how to use fun and engaging sensory strategies to activate the midbrain and brainstem to assist in rewiring around impairments for improved motor and learning outcomes.
Speaker
Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS
Health Sphere Wellness Center
Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS, has a doctorate in physical therapy and has practiced for 40 years in the field. Dr. Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, an integrative therapy clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. Involved with early intervention in the birth-three population for over 30 years, she has developed neuroplasticity techniques that are used in a wide variety of settings, including homes, childcare centers, and school systems, to advanced pediatric therapy programs.
Dr. Pryor serves on several boards, including the Leadership Interagency Council for Early Intervention (2014-2019), a position to which she was appointed by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. In 2010, she received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her contributions to the advanced treatment of children from President Barack Obama. In addition to her work with children, Dr. Pryor has served as an adjunct professor at the Tennessee State University Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She is a clinical instructor for several universities and colleges. With her years of experience and passion for complete wellness, Dr. Pryor advances a more expansive view of how to integrate therapy throughout the lifespan by using neuroplasticity techniques.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Karen Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, LLC and is a field examiner for PDMS-3. She has employment relationships with Tennessee State University, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Physical Therapy School, the Daymar Physical Therapy Assistant School and the Volunteer State Community College. She is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. Karen Pryor receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Karen Pryor is a reviewer with Tennessee Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Association. She is an Ambassador for National Down Syndrome Society.
Objectives
- Identify palmar grasp and plantar grasp and how they interfere with motor function and milestone attainment. Â
- Utilize clinical strategies to change spastic patterns to promote voluntary motion and occupational function. Â
- Evaluate strategies to incorporate techniques into home programs for parents and caregivers.Â
Outline
Developmental Assessment
- A functional look at the nervous systemÂ
- Primitive reflexes: purpose and integrationÂ
- Looking inside the nervous sytemÂ
Palmar Grasp
- Formation, identification, elicitationÂ
- Atypical palmar grasp testing resultsÂ
- Intervention and adaptationsÂ
Plantar Grasp
- Formation, identification, elicitationÂ
- Feet activities: connect neural pathwaysÂ
- Pathological plantar graspÂ
- Intervention strategiesÂ
Toe-Walking
- Root causes and functional implicationsÂ
- Medical and therapeutic approachesÂ
Neuroplasticity Advancement
- Know your lobesÂ
- Reducing spasticity through sensory inputÂ
- Home programs and moreÂ
- Making it fun!Â
- Case studiesÂ
Target Audience
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapist Assistants
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