LIVE: Therapeutic Use of Vibration Plates in Pediatric Occupational Therapy

  • LIVE, interactive webinar via Zoom: Wednesday, February 25, 4:00 – 6:00 PM Eastern
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  • Includes FREE recording to watch for ONE YEAR!

$65.00

Therapeutic Use of Vibration Plates in Pediatric Occupational Therapy

This 2-hour webinar provides pediatric occupational therapy practitioners with an evidence-based overview of the therapeutic use of whole-body vibration (WBV) plates in clinical practice. Participants will learn the effects of WBV on the sensory system; specifically vestibular, proprioceptive, and tactile systems, as well as neuromuscular systems in pediatric clients. Participants will be able to identify appropriate clinical indications and contraindications for its use. This webinar addresses essential safety considerations and precautions when implementing WBV interventions with children and examines functional occupational therapy activities including interventions targeting postural control, attention, and self-regulation. Evidence-based parameters such as frequency, duration, positioning, and therapeutic intent are reviewed to support safe, effective, and occupation-based integration of whole-body vibration within pediatric occupational therapy practice.

Learning Outcomes

  1. List three effects of whole-body vibration on the sensory, vestibular, proprioceptive, and neuromuscular systems in pediatric clients.
  2. Identify clinical indications and contraindications for the therapeutic use of whole-body vibration plates in pediatric occupational therapy practice.
  3. List three safety considerations and precautions necessary when implementing whole-body vibration interventions with children.
  4. Identify three functional occupational therapy activities that may be supported through the use of whole-body vibration, including postural control, attention, and self-regulation.
  5. State evidence-informed parameters for whole-body vibration use, including frequency, duration, positioning, and therapeutic intent.

Course Information

  • Target Audience: introductory- to intermediate-level occupational therapy practitioners, speech language pathologists, physical therapy practitioners, teachers, parents, and other pediatric professionals
  • Course Instructor:  Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS
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  • CE Broker course code: 20-00000

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

AOTA-Approved Provider Program

Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development (#8215). PD activity approval ID# 00000. This distance learning, interactive activity is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Introductory level, OT Delivery Service. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Sensational Brain owner and speaker, Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, CPRCS, is a pediatric occupational therapy assistant, passionate about sensory integration, primitive reflexes, and early intervention. In October 2020, Rachel took over Sensational Brain, previously owned by Gwen Wild, MOT, OTR/L, in which she has rebranded and expanded into new courses, products, and more!

In addition to Sensational Brain, Rachel founded The Sensory Project, which shares simple sensory strategies and tips and handmade sensory tools on Etsy. She works part-time with Harkla to create sensory-related content for parents and therapists through a podcast, courses, and more.

Rachel is passionate about sharing her knowledge of sensory integration by participating in speaking engagements with nonprofit organizations, schools, childcare centers, and community events to increase early identification of sensory processing challenges.

Rachel lives in Boise, Idaho, with her husband, two young children and golden retriever, where they are always hiking, exploring or spending time with family.

Disclosures

  • Financial: Rachel is the owner of Sensational Brain LLC and receives proceeds from all sales and co-hosts All Things Sensory by Harkla Podcast.
  • Nonfinancial: Rachel works part-time with Harkla Co.

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