To the Referring Physician
A family doctor, rehabilitation physician, other specialist, or specialist nurse can refer a patient to HNRK for treatment with a digital referral.
Please inform our inpatient treatment reception about the referral by calling +372 4725 404 or emailing registratuur@hnrk.ee to register it.
The patient’s personal identification code is required for registration. If the referral is not registered, we will not have information about the referral.
HNRK does not provide cardiological or psychiatric rehabilitation.
Participants
Physical and occupational therapists who are acquiring functional skills in vertical and preparing for or acquiring gait.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Explain the Framework for the NDT Contemporary Practice Model as it relates to assessing and treating children with neurological challenges.
- Identify at least 5 aspects of the typical acquisition of coming to vertical, stance, and gait.
- identify the biomechanical alignment that is most energy efficient in the acquisition of function in vertical via slides and video.
- Use task analysis to identify the postural & mobility requirements for functional activities in vertical and gait.
- Compare and contrast the posture and mobility components required for functional use of arms and legs in vertical between the typically developing child and the child with neuromuscular challenges, with applications to function.
- Identify components of effective foot alignment in weight bearing and how to promote this alignment for skills performed in vertical.
- Facilitate at least 15 treatment techniques required in movement transitions and functional skill in vertical that are appropriate for a variety of children with neuromuscular challenge on another adult in lab.
- list activities of daily routines that will inspire carry-over in the home and school environment
Instructor
Jane Styer-Acevedo, PT, DPT, C/NDT, is a distinguished clinician specializing in the treatment of individuals across the lifespan who face neurological challenges. With decades of experience, Jane Styer-Acevedo has established herself as a master in pediatrics, neurology, and therapeutic aquatics, consistently delivering exceptional care and advancing clinical practice.
Currently, Jane Styer-Acevedo serves as an Active Pediatric Coordinator Instructor for the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association (NDTA™), where she leads courses of varying lengths focused on the NDT Contemporary Practice Model. Her instructional approach is rooted in a problem-based methodology, empowering clinicians to promote meaningful functional changes for their clients.
A hallmark of Jane Styer-Acevedo’s practice is her dedication to guiding individuals from the acute phase of neurological intervention through rehabilitation and into community participation. She emphasizes lifelong health, fitness, and inclusion, ensuring that therapeutic strategies support sustained engagement and quality of life.
Moving Beyond Gait, Function in Vertical Using NDT Problem Solving
- Stable cardiovascular system
- Stable, supported respiratory function if necessary
- Ability to participate in active activities for at least 3 hours a day.
When processing referrals, we follow HNRK’s patient queue management procedure. The duration of inpatient rehabilitation depends on the rules and indications specified in the Health Insurance Fund’s list of healthcare services. The full list of healthcare services can be found here: https://tervisekassa.ee/partnerile/raviasutusele/tervishoiuteenuste-loetelu
Schedule
Day One:
8:30 Registration
9:00 Framework for the NDT Contemporary Practice Model
10:30 Break
10:45 Typical Development of Posture & Mobility Requirements for Function in Vertical & Gait
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Assessment & Treatment Demonstration
2:30 Discussion
3:00 Break
3:15 Experiential Lab
4:30 End of Day One
Day Two:
9:00 Using Task Analysis in Planning Treatment
9:45 Assessment and Treatment Planning
10:45 Break
11:00 Comparison of Atypical to Typical Development & Acquisition of Gait
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Assessment & Treatment Demonstration
2:30 Discussion
3:00 Break
3:15 Experiential Lab
4:30 End of Day Two
Day Three:
8:30 Biomechanical Requirements of the Foot for Function in Vertical
9:45 Foot Alignment and Orthotics
10:15 Step by Step Fabrication
10:30 Break
10:45 Experiential Lab
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Assessment & Treatment Demonstration
2:00 Discussion
2:30 Break
2:45 Experiential Lab
4:00 End of Course