Supporting WA Occupational Therapists Working With Children

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Professional Development Opportunity 


DOT(WA) is excited to be hosting Kelly Mahler across a 2-day online training event “Interoception – The 8th Sense: The Science of How We Each Uniquely Feel” with the option for attendees to purchase The Interoceptive Curriculum at a discounted rate. 

DOT(WA) members receive a discounted ticket price.
More details and tickets available here

 

 

DOT(WA) Bi-Monthly PD May 2025

Topic: Paediatric Generalised Joint Hypermobility – A Clinical Update
Date: Tuesday 6 May 2025
Time: 6.30pm
Presenter: Alison Morris, Physiotherapist at Perth Children’s Hospital

This presentation will take a closer look at joint hypermobility in children. The presentation will cover:
– The differences between children and adults 
– An overview of the 2023 diagnostic framework for Paediatric Generalised Joint Hypermobility
– A review of assessment tools used, including a demonstration of the Beighton scale and the pitfalls to avoid during assessment
– Management principles, addressing the role of the occupational therapist. 
– Brief exploration of the latest research on the links between hypermobility and neurodiversity

About the Presenter: Alison has been a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Perth Children’s Hospital for over 15 years. She currently runs an extended-scope physiotherapy clinic within the Rheumatology Department, providing initial assessments to children referred with concerns regarding hypermobility or non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain. Other clinical interest areas include management of children with bleeding disorders and adolescent sporting injuries. Alison has a background in Sports Physiotherapist and has previously travelled with State and National sporting teams across a wide range of sports including water polo, swimming, track and field and rugby.

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83398340507

 

2025 DOT(WA) PD

Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and experience?
We are currently looking for speakers to present at DOT(WA) Bi-Monthly PD in 2025.

Please let us know if you are interested in presenting, or would like to suggest a topic or presenter here