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Movement System Diagnosis: A Consensus-Based Position for Pediatric Movement Specialists
Lorene P Cobb1, Kelly Ann Shane, Patricia Navarro McGee
1Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Seton Hall University, Nutley, New Jersey (Cobb); Rehabilitation Services, Phoenix Children's, Phoenix, Arizona (Shane); School of Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri (McGee); Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of California, San Francisco, California (Nesbit); Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Boston's Children Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts (Brennan); Jackson Rehabilitation Hospital Neurologic Physical Therapy Program, University of Miami, Miami, Florida (Moore); Department of Physical Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois (Girolami, Chase); Department of Physical Therapy, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado (Dannemiller); Department of Physical Therapy, Russell Sage College, Troy, New York State (Donaldson); Department of Physical Therapy, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee (Boynewics); Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Science, South College, Knoxville, Tennessee (Carey); HSC Pediatric Center, Washington, District of Columbia (Hall); Department of Physical Therapy, Governors State University, Chicago, Illinois (Jones, O'Shea); Department of Interprofessional Health Sciences and Health Administration, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Seton Hall University, Nutley, New Jersey (Zipp); Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health and Wellness, Johnson and Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island (Chase).
Purpose:
To offer a consensus for pediatrics clinicians, educators, and researchers on the use of movement system (MS) and review evidence that supports physical therapists (PTs) as movement experts.
Summary Of Key Points:
This paper describes the MS and discusses how a MS diagnosis (Dx) can lead to most effective interventions and plans of care (POC) in pediatrics. Three cases illustrate using organized formulation of MS Dxs and how a MS Dx assists in choosing affective interventions for the POC.
Conclusions:
Pediatric PTs are movement specialists designing individualized plans of care to meet functional goals in real world conditions. Using consistent terms to establish MS Dx will enable effective communication, and a foundation for interventions across the lifespan.
Recommendations:
Adopting MS Dx framework will support and assist students of physical therapy, entry level and experienced clinicians, educators, and researchers with a critical decision-making process for formulating optimal family centered care.

