This lecture focuses on the common musculoskeletal issues experienced by non-ambulant adults with cerebral palsy.
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Carlee Holmes is the senior physiotherapist in the Young Adult Complex Disability Service (YACDS) at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and also works in private neurological practice. The YACDS is a transition service from paediatric to adult healthcare for young adults with complex medico physical disabilities including cerebral palsy. Carlee has a particular interest in the measurement of postural asymmetry in non-ambulant adults with cerebral palsy and is currently completing a PhD investigating "Assessment and Management of the common postural characteristics in young adults with Cerebral palsy". She has also gained additional certification in Postural Care and Measurement of Body Symmetry. Carlee is a research associate for CP Achieve and involved in the consumer working group. She is also a member of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Lifespan committee. Carlee has worked in spasticity clinics for both the general neurological population and for adults with cerebral palsy. She has also been involved in presenting a course on “Understanding Wheelchair Prescription” alongside conference workshops and presentations. Carlee has several publications related to the measurement of postural asymmetry in adults with cerebral palsy. The translation of knowledge and research findings regarding the measurement and monitoring of postural asymmetry and the secondary consequences is a key focus area with the aim of educating clinicians and improving the lifespan care of adults living with complex disabilities. |
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Paediatric and Disability National Groups
08/07/2021
2 Hours
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