STARS - Student Therapy and Resource Services

Kinesiology Taping Certification for Pediatrics - Webinar
2026-02-20 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Kinesiology tape has been utilized since the 1970s as a technique for healing the interconnected body. While often thought of as a treatment for athletes, kinesiology taping is very versatile for many patient populations. The pediatric neuromuscular system benefits from early and continuous input for postural development and motor learning. Therapeutic taping provides an additional modality for optimal results across all pediatric patients.
This hands-on and interactive workshop will empower participants to integrate kinesiology tape into their pediatric practice. Through several lab practices and discussions participants will learn to safely and effectively apply therapeutic tape to multiple areas of the body and improve outcomes in various pediatric conditions. Participants will leave with effective evidence-based kinesiology taping strategies to integrate into their toolbox the next day to improve therapeutic outcomes.
Highlights

Apply and modify evidence-based taping techniques for infants and children with diagnoses including torticollis, cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injury, hypotonia, handwriting deficits, and more
Become certified in pediatric kinesiology taping and applications
Expand your kinesiology taping applications to effectively treat issues outside of musculoskeletal dysfunction – articulation, feeding, respiration, constipation, grasp, handwriting, mobility, gait, and balance
Immediately improve children’s posture, gross and fine motor skills, and decrease pain and scarring
Hands-on labs to practice and review taping principles which you can safely and effectively use the next day

#7327 Hip Dysplasia in the Pediatric Population - Live Webinar
2026-03-11 05:00 - 07:00
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) affects approximately one in 1,000 infants. Delayed or improper treatment can have long-term implications , affecting function and mobility. Children with neuromotor impairments are at risk for acquired dysplasia of the hip secondary to tone, stiffness, decreased mobility and weakness.

This webinar includes information on the etiology, assessment and interventions for children with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), as well as hip dysplasia secondary to neuromotor impairments-acquired hip dysplasia (AHD). Developmental biomechanics of the hip and clinical presentation will be reviewed. Surgical and nonsurgical interventions including orthotic interventions to optimize hip alignment and function will be included. Course instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, and question/answers. (Intermediate Level)

Intensive Therapy Model for Pediatrics - Webinar
2026-03-14 07:00 - 09:00
A quick internet search of “Intensive PT” will yield a plethora of options with a wide range of clinics from private in-home sessions to hospital-based outpatient settings. Clinicians involved with pediatric rehabilitation will likely be asked if it is a worthwhile investment of time and travel for families to pursue with their children. Knowing the most current evidence will help support evidence-based practice decisions and recommendations in these emerging areas. Traditional intensive models often incorporate alternative interventions such as the Therasuit, and emerging models of intensive therapy include school-based, clinic-based, cash- based, constraint-induced, Dynamic Movement Intervention, and in-home private intensives amongst other models. This webinar will review the historical use of intensive physical and occupational therapy, as well as the emerging trends and the rise of social media for marketing services. A variety of case studies will be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of intensive physical therapy and the most current evidence will be presented to help in decision making.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients birth-22 years old
Highlights

Application of intensive physical therapy during pivot and transition points in development
Discussion and case studies on family resources, insurance coverage, and accessibility

#7307 Pediatric Brain Part 2: Neurobiology of Emotional Regulation and its Application to Treatment - Live Webinar
2026-03-19 08:00 - 10:00

Assessment and Treatment of Sport-Related Concussion - Webinar
2026-03-31 14:00 - 16:00
Too often, a patient is seen after sustaining a concussion and given little to no guidance regarding how to effectively and safely return to school and sport without excessive symptom provocation. These patients frequently show symptoms well beyond the typical timeline, as they have missed out on proper rehabilitation opportunities and potentially have developed secondary signs and symptoms related to prolonged removal from school and sport, such as psycho social dysfunction and de-conditioning. Rehabilitative clinicians now are involved with care of these patients from diagnosis to full recovery.
This course will briefly address the multi-system involvement, not limited to oculomotor, vestibular, orthopaedic and cardiovascular, in the assessment and rehabilitation of the concussed athlete. The complexity of how each of these systems contributes to impairments and functional limitations will be reviewed. The most up to date research on evidence-based assessment tools will be presented as well as best practice tools for rehabilitation. This course will arm the clinician with tips to minimize symptoms in each domain to allow the student to return to school related activities earlier and minimize days lost from school. Additionally, the clinician will examine the importance of instructing a step-wise progression of exercises from each individual system involved, to functional progressions of exercises, to eventual sport specific and non-contact sport related skills. After completion of this course, the rehabilitative clinician will be an integral part of the medical management team for those who have sustained a concussion/TBI.
Highlights

Improve your ability to identify red and yellow flags of concussion and when an athlete should be immediately removed from play.
Identify various system contributions to symptoms that may limit participation in sport-related activities or ultimately hinder return to play
Learn evidence-based exercise prescriptions and evidence-informed return to sport protocols that are safe, effective, and efficient at returning the athlete safely back to sport.

#7308 The Pediatric Brain Part 3: The Neurobiology of the Visual-Vestibular Systems - Live Webinar
2026-04-16 09:00 - 11:00
When we think about the vestibular and visual systems, we may think simply about balance and coordination, and having good eyesight. However, both systems are far more complex and the inter-relationship between the visual-vestibular systems can have a huge impact on your pediatric client’s motor development, emotional regulation, learning, and skill acquisition. The visual system has an enormous impact on the precise functioning of the vestibular system and dysfunction can result in poor performance across all areas of a child’s function. In this class, you will learn about the neurobiology of both the visual and vestibular systems and their correlation to a child’s daily occupations. You will learn to effectively assess each system and how to engage in a variety of therapeutic play activities to strengthen their visual-vestibular integration and performance.
This course has been modified from the original 14-hour Pediatric Brain Course taught for the past 15 years. It can be viewed individually and will also work well as a series with Parts 1 and 2, as well as in conjunction with the Primitive Reflex Integration Course.. Course instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, videos, case studies and question/answers. (Intermediate Level)

#7337 Introduction to Sign Language for Healthcare Professionals – 3 Part Series ...Successfully Using Sign Language with Children Who Have Special Needs - Live Webinar
2026-07-15 09:00 - 11:00
This is a fun, interactive workshop intended to help healthcare professionals be better able to communicate with their patients who use signs and also prepare them to introduce
new signs to children. It covers 120+ single ASL signs, the manual alphabet, and numbers 1-20. Participants will learn and practice the signs and learn tips to help them
effectively use signs in their practice. Participants will learn how sign language encourages speech and language development, enhances overall communication and can reduce
frustration for children who are not yet able to effectively communicate using speech. The information presented is based in research and backed by the instructor’s 30 years of
experience. (Introductory Level)

Next Year:
#7337 on Wednesday, July 15, 22, 29, of 2026 for (11 AM – 1:00 PM EST)

#7337 Introduction to Sign Language for Healthcare Professionals – 3 Part Series ...Successfully Using Sign Language with Children Who Have Special Needs - Live Webinar
2026-11-05 17:00 - 19:00
This is a fun, interactive workshop intended to help healthcare professionals be better able to communicate with their patients who use signs and also prepare them to introduce new signs to children. It covers 120+ single ASL signs, the manual alphabet, and numbers 1-20. Participants will learn and practice the signs and learn tips to help them effectively use signs in their practice. Participants will learn how sign language encourages speech and language development, enhances overall communication and can reduce frustration for children who are not yet able to effectively communicate using speech. The information presented is based in research and backed by the instructor’s 30 years of experience. (Introductory Level)
#7337 on Thursday, November 5, 12, 19 2026 from (8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET)
Instructor: Jill Eversmann, MS, CCC-SLP
