Upper Limb Mobility in Children with Cerebral Palsy

This course will enhance your knowledge of upper extremity mobility in pediatrics.
Petra Marsico, PT, MSc, and Jan Lieber, MSc, OT
4.9/5
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€ 294

Course Information:

300 minutes

6 months

Course Overview

How can you improve upper extremity mobility and independence in children with cerebral palsy? This comprehensive course offers an evidence-based approach to assessing and improving upper extremity mobility in children with cerebral palsy.

 

Through interactive lessons and real-life patient examples, you'll deepen your understanding of the factors that affect mobility and learn to develop effective, personalized treatment strategies.

 

The course covers anatomy, growth, structural differentiation, classification systems, and the ICF, before translating this knowledge into practical therapeutic interventions.

  • Assessment of Upper Limb Mobility in Children with Cerebral Palsy
  • Treatment Planning Based on the ICF
  • Recognizing Contractures and Deformities
  • Clinical Use of the GMFCS and MACS Classification Systems
  • Evidence-Based Therapeutic Intervention
  • Improving Participation and Independence in Daily Life
  • Understanding Mobility and Its Importance for Children with Cerebral Palsy
  • Understanding how age, growth, and anatomy affect upper extremity mobility
  • Assessing Deformities, Contractures, and Structural Limitations
  • Applying the GMFCS and MACS Classification Systems in Clinical Practice
  • Using the ICF to Guide Assessment and Treatment Planning
  • Develop evidence-based treatment plans that improve functional independence
Part 1: Introduction to Mobility for People with Cerebral Palsy

Future Learning Path:

foxstudy is planning advanced courses on specific intervention techniques, including Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT), bimanual training, and neurodynamics

Dr. Petra Marsico, PT

A pediatric physical therapist specializing in movement and neurorehabilitation. She is convinced that mobility is fundamental to a child’s independence and quality of life, and combines evidence-based practice with developmentally-oriented principles to improve functional treatment outcomes.

Jan Lieber, MSc OT

An occupational therapist specializing in neuropediatrics; his work focuses on helping children achieve greater independence through meaningful daily activities.

This course qualifies participants for continuing education credits from recognized professional associations.

Certificate

Upon completion, you will automatically receive a personalized certificate as proof of your participation in the training.

Our certificate of participation can also be submitted to professional associations as part of continuing education applications.

Overall Course Rating

Comments

Fabian on July 28, 2026
Evidence Meets Practice
Well-structured and explained using two patient examples. Overall, the therapeutic methods could be explained in even greater detail using patient examples. (Bimanual training, zipping up a zipper)
Verena on July 19, 2026
informative
Well-structured and presented clearly, with the option to review the material through short quizzes.
Angelika on July 3, 2026
learned a great deal
It was very practical, with a well-structured, scientifically grounded background. It could use an update—it’s 2026 now—and there are certainly more recent studies.
Gertrud on January 3, 2026
Very well-structured
Very well-structured, scientifically sound, realistic treatment goals
Sarah on February 19, 2025
A good overview of the topic
A bit too much text; few film examples; some quiz questions and answers are unclear or imprecisely worded.
Rob on April 28, 2025
Thank you very much, Sarah. We've revised the questions, and things should be much clearer now. Thank you for your help, and best regards, Your foxstudy Team

Peer Review

Katharina Huth

BSc OT, Director of Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies, REHAB Basel

“This course covers all the essential basics of upper extremity mobility in children with cerebral palsy, including an overview of current research. The patient case studies and interactive format also make learning enjoyable.”

Ready to improve upper limb mobility in children with cerebral palsy?

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