Headaches in Children

The course focuses on the classification of pediatric headaches according to the ICHD-3 (2018) and additional external evidence. 

According to “The Global Burden of Diseases Study,” headaches are one of the two most common causes of disability in the 10-24 year age group. Headache prevalences increase from 3%-8% of 3-year-olds to 57%-82% of 8-15-year-old children Yet, many clinicians are not trained or skilled to address pediatric headaches based on the latest scientific evidence.

Students will learn about the mechanism behind chronic or recurrent pediatric headaches and the possible comorbidities.

Students will learn and practice the relevant assessment and treatment of the cranium, TMJ, cervical region, vestibular region, spine, and nervous system in connection with pediatric headaches. The students will be able to recognize clinical patterns, red flags, and the measurement of pediatric (chronic or recurrent) pain.

The course will also address how to educate patients and their parents/caregivers about the nature of the headache, treatment options, lifestyle management, and possible psychological interventions. Students will learn which specific therapy options to consider based on comorbidities, such as psycho-emotional disorders, sleep disorders, and obesity, among others.

There are no prerequisites for this course

Day 1

08:00- 08:30 Registration

08:30- 09:00 Introduction

09:00- 10:15 Epidemiology

10:15- 10:30 Short break

10:30- 11:30 Headache Classification in children

11:30- 12:30 Comorbidity’s

12:30- 13:30 Lunch

13:30- 14:30 Assessment- Subjective Evaluation

14:30- 15:30 Pain measurement in children

15:30- 16:30 Observation, Inspection and Palpation

16:30- 18:00 Assessment TMJ region

Day 2

08:20- 08:30 Registration

08:30- 09:30 Assessment (upper) cervical region

09:30- 10:00 Pathophysiology of (pediatric) headache

10:00- 10:30 Assessment of Nervous System

10:30- 10:45 Short break

10:45- 11:15 Assessment Vestibular System

11:15- 11:45 Pharmacological Treatment

11:45- 12:15 Non-pharmacological Treatment

12:15- 13:00 Lunch

13:00- 13:45 Treatment of different Comorbidity’s

13:45- 14:30 Treatment TMJ region

14:30- 15:15 Treatment (upper) cervical region and Cranium

15:15- 16:00 Treatment Nervous System and Vestibular System

16:00- 16:30 Summery

Physical Therapists

Physicians

Chiropractors

Speech Therapists

Occupational Therapists

Myopain Seminars is in the process of applying for CEUs with the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to

• Distinguish between different headache types in children according to the ICHD-3 (version 2018) and recent evidence.
• Explain the evidence-based models of the mechanism of primary headache.
• Recognize possible comorbidity’s and adapt the treatment plan as needed.
• Select the best instrument to measure the pediatric (chronic or recurrent) pain.
• Perform a subjective examination and identify possible red flags.
• Perform inspection and palpation tests of the body and head of children.
• Perform the physical examination of the head, TMJ, vestibular and cervical region, and nervous system.
• Implement evidence-based interventions and short- and long-term treatment and management strategies (hands-on and hands-off)
• Educate patients and their parents/caregivers about the nature of the headache, treatment options, lifestyle management, possible psychological interventions, and comorbidities.