I faced many challenges, learning more about typical babies and children. My background has always been in neurology, and I was just beginning to work with children with neurodevelopmental disorders. I lacked a foundation to help me lay the groundwork for my work. Physiotherapy has evolved significantly, meaning we are constantly learning and helping these children and supporting their families. To do this, you need to be well-trained; it’s a very comprehensive course. Communication, which may not seem important, is crucial—it’s essential to know how to convey information and be prepared.In my work, I incorporate many aspects of TMPI 3 (Third-Class Physical Therapy). I try to conduct a thorough assessment of the child’s motor development and posture, taking into account all aspects of the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health). Sometimes there are aspects of the job that you can’t change, as I work extensively in natural environments, but it has allowed me to consider many factors, such as playing “I Spy” while swinging, requiring the child to move their head from side to side, rotating their head and tracking their gaze, and learning to swing while considering the overall symmetrical tonic circuit. It makes me think a lot about what I do and through the activity think about how I can promote the development of the vestibular system, the sensorimotor system (proprioceptive and tactile).

Communication with the parents, taking a thorough medical history and using the opportunity to understand the context, especially the child’s environment, and assessing the child’s abilities (personal context) are essential. Try to be brief, precise, and clear. I would highly recommend this course to anyone starting out in pediatrics, as it provides a solid foundation from which to build. It’s always beneficial; it’s excellent training. This course has made me reflect a lot and make improvements. And if something doesn’t work out or I make a mistake, I remember that we learn from our mistakes. We always learn.

I think it’s a very comprehensive course for being only one year long. The platform with the videos is very well organized and makes learning much easier. Personally, it has opened up a whole new world for me: the complexity of pediatrics. In addition, the summary poster they gave us is very useful for getting my bearings and reviewing the main topics.I also greatly appreciate the flexibility they offer in allowing you to catch up on classes in other locations if you can’t attend a session. The instructors are very attentive, and you can tell that many people are looking out for us, which makes you feel supported throughout the course.

Perhaps the only thing I’m not entirely convinced about is the possibility of the platform closing or not being able to keep the videos indefinitely. I think it’s important to be able to rewatch the recordings, especially those showing the reactions of babies and children in “normal” and “pathological” situations, as they are a great support for reinforcing both the theory and the practice.

I thoroughly enjoyed the training; it changed the way I approach my patients, and I gained essential knowledge and techniques.
It provided me with tools to bring order to my assessment, clinical reasoning, and treatment.
It also provided me with visual content and strategies to share with my patients.
I believe this training is essential for anyone who works or wants to work with children and babies, but especially for those passionate about manual therapy. It’s a comprehensive training program that adds to and complements your existing knowledge and challenges you to question the whys and wherefores!
Thank you for sharing so much love in what you do and for inspiring others with it!