Carrie Swanson
Bio
received her Master of Physical Therapy from St. Ambrose University. She received specialized training in assessment and treatment of: infants with torticollis, pediatric gait, and the use of orthotics and electrical stimulation in the pediatric population. Carrie is certified in the Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) approach with children and infants.
Services Provided
- Physical Therapy
- Assistive Technology
- Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT)
Education and Training
- Augustana College, Rock Island, IL – B.A. Degree in Biology, 2000
- St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA – Master of Physical Therapy, 2002
Experience
- 2 ½ years of employment at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL - working with children ages 0-13, providing clinic and home based therapy, as well as aquatic therapy when appropriate
- Worked with clients of all ages in acute care and outpatient based settings
- 2 ½ years at Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities – working with children birth to 12 years, providing therapy at the Center and in the home when appropriate
Specialized Training and Skills
- NDT/Bobath course in Treatment and Management of Cerebral Palsy - 8 week course - Certificate
- Boehme Workshop
- Introduction to Neuro Developmental Treatment of the Baby
- Electrical Stimulation for the Pediatric Population
- Torticollis: Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment
- SI Tool Kit Workshop
- Pediatric Motor Development – Ages Birth to 3
- Aquatic Therapy in Physical Medicine and Athletic Rehabilitation
- Creating Child-First Partnerships
Educational Experience
Evaluation and Assessment Standardized Tools
- Peabody Developmental Motor Scales – 2nd Ed.
- Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency
- Gross Motor Function Measure
- Test of Infant Motor Performance
Additional Information
- Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities is a DSCC provider
- Member of the American Physical Therapy Association – Section in Pediatrics
- Licensed in Iowa and Illinois
- Member of pediatric prevention team which includes speech therapist and occupational therapist
- Credentialed Provider and Evaluator in Illinois Early Intervention System