2026 Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques Bundle Course & Preceptorship (Early Bird Special)

 (rate will increase $100 on June 1, 2026)

Advanced Rehabilitation for Limb Lengthening & Deformity Correction Course & Preceptorship

September 26 - 30

2-Day Course | September 26 - 27

This 2-day course will present specialized rehabilitation techniques for limb lengthening and deformity correction. Topics will include the history and evolution of limb lengthening, tenets of limb lengthening with external and internal fixation, presentation of conditions treated with deformity correction and limb lengthening, muscle and soft tissue response to limb lengthening, pain and anxiety management, surgical management techniques, hospital-based and outpatient management of the lengthening patient, rehabilitation protocols, splint management and fabrication techniques.

At the conclusion of the course, participants will:

► Understand a variety of limb deformities appropriate for correction and lengthening.

► Gain a basic understanding of treatment options for pediatric and adult patients with orthopedic deformities.

► Be able to identify precautions to observe when treating a patient undergoing limb lengthening.

► Have a basic understanding of the pitfalls of limb lengthening and prevention strategies.

► Be 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).

The 2 day event will occur on the campus of  St. Mary's Medical Center (901 45th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407).

Advanced Rehabilitation for Limb Lengthening & Deformity Correction Preceptorship 

Preceptorship | September 28 - 30

Physical therapy is a critical component of limb lengthening and deformity correction treatment as these procedures create special demands and considerations for the patient’s rehabilitation. The goals of therapy are to maintain and increase range-of-motion of joints, promote muscle strengthening, help prevent contractures, and improve strength, mobility, and functional independence.

Participants will have the opportunity to observe live, in-person physical and occupational therapy sessions with the experienced Paley Rehabilitation therapists; attendees can select specific sessions that are applicable to their target patient population. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to participate in problem-solving sessions to discuss either observed cases or their own individual cases.

 At the conclusion of this preceptorship, participants will:

► Be able to select appropriate treatment protocols for patients with external & internal limb lengthening devices.

► Be exposed to prevention and treatment of pitfalls.

► Be able to apply neuromuscular techniques.

► Understand splint management and fabrication.

► Be able to apply pain and anxiety management techniques.

► Comprehend and execute long-term management.

The 3 day event will occur in Paley Physical Therapy located at 5325 Greenwood Ave Suite 101, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. 

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