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Join Me at This Upcoming Webinar: Pediatric Spine and Scoliosis Virtual CME

May 17, 2022

June 2, 2022 | 6:30–8:30 PM EST

I look forward to speaking at this upcoming course about a wide range of material related to scoliosis, bracing, and physical therapy. Join me, and colleagues from Columbia and other institutions, as we discuss and present the latest progress and treatments. Please see more information, below:

This Pediatric Spine and Scoliosis Virtual CME Course will review three main areas including Scoliosis, Bracing, and Physical Therapy.  This virtual course will examine the role of analyzing the axial plane, resources for primary care providers for back pain, JIS and nighttime bracing, the role of mentorship and brace success, adult bracing, pilates modifications pre/post op strength training, and tools to create and sustain an in network practice.

This program is designed for Pediatric healthcare providers, including Pediatricians, Family Practitioners, Orthopedic Surgeons, Physiatrists, Nurse practitioners, Physician Assistants, Physical Therapists, and Athletic Trainers.

A partial list of speakers:

  • Benjamin D. Roye, MD. Associate Professor of Surgery at CUMC
  • James Sanders, MD, Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UNC Orthopedics
  • Amber Sentell Mizerik, PA-C, Physician Assistant
  • John Tunney, BOCPO, Orthotist and Prosthetist, Orthotist Rigo Brace Program
  • Megan Glahn, MSPO, CPO, LPO, Orthotist, Baylor College of Medicine
  • Ameeka George, NP, Nurse Practitioner
  • And more

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Specializing in Complex Pediatric Scoliosis
Ana Lucia Professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery,
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