2026 ADVANCED REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES COURSE AND PRECEPTORSHIP
For Limb Lengthening & Deformity Correction
West Palm Beach, Florida
Early Bird Rate expires on June 15, 2026
COURSE
September 26 - 27
After attending this 2-day course, participants will:
- Review various limb deformities suitable for correction and lengthening.
- Define basic treatment options for pediatric and adult orthopedic deformities.
- Identify precautions to observe when treating patients undergoing limb lengthening.
- Become familiar with basic treatment protocols for patients undergoing:
- Femoral lengthening (internal vs external fixation).
- Tibial lengthening (internal vs external fixation).
- Humeral lengthening (internal vs external fixation).
- Determine the pitfalls of limb lengthening and apply a proactive, systems-based approach that combines primary prevention with risk management, intervention, and safety initiatives.
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PRECEPTORSHIP
September 28 - 30
After attending this 3-day preceptorship, participants will:
- Formulate treatment plans for limb lengthening and deformity correction patients based on in-person observation of live therapy sessions with experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists.
- Discuss and critique actual cases with Paley Rehabilitation Therapists to determine best practices for positive clinical outcomes.
- Recommend the appropriate application of rehabilitation techniques (stretching, splinting, postural control and correction) for the patient undergoing limb lengthening or deformity correction.
- Formulate treatment plans for limb lengthening and deformity correction patients based on in-person observation of live therapy sessions with experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists.
- Discuss and critique actual cases with Paley Rehabilitation Therapists to determine best practices for positive clinical outcomes.
- Recommend the appropriate application of rehabilitation techniques (stretching, splinting, postural control and correction) for the patient undergoing limb lengthening or deformity correction.
- Formulate treatment plans for limb lengthening and deformity correction patients based on in-person observation of live therapy sessions with experienced Physical and Occupational Therapists.
- Discuss and critique actual cases with Paley Rehabilitation Therapists to determine best practices for positive clinical outcomes.
- Recommend the appropriate application of rehabilitation techniques (stretching, splinting, postural control and correction) for the patient undergoing limb lengthening or deformity correction.
Continuing Education hours are awarded by Keiser University PTA and OT Programs.
The Keiser University PTA Program, approved by the Florida Board of PT Practice by virtue of being a CAPTE accredited educational program, has accredited the below activities for the specified contact hours:
The Course: 16 continuing education hours
The Preceptorship: 22 continuing education hours
The Preceptorship: 22 continuing education hours
The Course: 16 continuing education hours
The Preceptorship: 22 continuing education hours
The Preceptorship: 22 continuing education hours
