Karen Pryor - Primitive Reflex Integration Through Neuroplasticity Treatment Techniques

Therapists frequently see primitive reflex patterns in pediatric cases.  Sensory experiences govern primitive reflexes.  When treatment is directed around ...

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Faculty:
Karen Pryor
Duration:
1 Hour 54 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Jul 30, 2020

Description

Therapists frequently see primitive reflex patterns in pediatric cases.  Sensory experiences govern primitive reflexes.  When treatment is directed around the level of the lesion, integration begins.  Rather than management of symptoms alone, neuroplasticity provides effective tools to place primitive reflex patterns in the background of the nervous system, allowing more voluntary movement. 

Handouts

Outline

Function Related to Neurological Anatomy

  • Brain and brain stem anatomy
  • CNS lobes and layers related to function
  • Why spastic patterns are demonstrated
  • How to apply neuroplasticity techniques

Neurological System of the Pediatric Patient

  • Neurological damage effects relating to specific regions of the brain and brain stem
  • Instruction related to specific area of the CNS
  • Demonstration of neurological patterns
  • Form a basis of therapeutic neuromotor rewiring around damaged areas

Change Connections in the CNS

  • Target brain regions to treat
  • Neuroplasticity techniques to decrease the tone of spastic patterns and allow active movements
  • Relate simple treatments for use in home programs

Faculty

Primitive Reflex Integration Through Neuroplasticity Treatment Techniques

Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT Related seminars and products: 12

Health Sphere Wellness Center


Karen Pryor, Ph.D., PT, DPT, has a doctorate in physical therapy and has practiced for over 40 years in the field. Dr. Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, an integrative therapy clinic in Tennessee. Involved with early intervention in the birth-three population for over 30 years, she has developed neuroplasticity techniques that are used in a wide variety of settings, including homes, childcare centers, and school systems, to advance pediatric therapy programs. She is the author of Ten Fingers Ten Toes Twenty Things Everyone Needs to Know.

Dr. Pryor serves on several boards, including the Leadership Interagency Council for Early Intervention, (2014-2024), a position to which she was appointed by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Governor Bill Lee. In 2010, she received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for her contributions to the advanced treatment of children from President Barack Obama. In addition to her work with children, Dr. Pryor has served as an adjunct professor at the Tennessee State University Occupational Therapy School, and in the Volunteer State Community College Physical Therapy Assistant program. She is a clinical instructor for several universities and colleges. With her years of experience and passion for complete wellness, Dr. Pryor advances a more expansive view of how to integrate therapy throughout the lifespan by using COMPASS neuroplasticity techniques.

 

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Karen Pryor is owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Karen Pryor serves on the Leadership Interagency Council for Early Intervention board.