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Articles for PT CEUs
Resistance Training and HIIT: Implications for Sarcopenia and Longevity
May 1, 2024
Age-related sarcopenia has become an emerging concern among healthcare providers. Recent research suggests a strong correlation between muscle mass and longevity. This course discusses the evidence be... Read More
Athletic Training Geriatrics Orthopedics Sports
Documentation: An Opportunity to Advocate for Your Patient
April 15, 2024
Learn the ethics of documentation, goal writing, and measuring progress in difficult situations such as palliative care or maintenance therapy. Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Neurology Professional Issues and Compliance
Leading with PURPOSE
March 14, 2024
Leadership is explored in terms of passion, understanding, representation, patience, openness, servitude, and empathy (PURPOSE) to provide a framework for effectively leading people toward achieving t... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Indiana Jurisprudence
March 1, 2024
A review of the Indiana Physical Therapy Practice Act and Administrative Code for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in the state of Indiana. Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence
12 Ways to Progress Any PT or OT Exercise, Activity, or Movement, Part 2
March 1, 2024
Therapists who routinely add spice and variety to their treatment methods are able to offer something new to their patients – a delighted therapist. Come enjoy this “sampler platter” of evidence... Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Neurology Orthopedics
12 Ways to Progress Any PT or OT Exercise, Activity, or Movement. Part 1
February 15, 2024
Therapists who routinely add variety to their treatment methods can now offer something new to their patients – an inspired therapist. Come enjoy this “sampler platter” of evidence-based ideas f... Read More
Geriatrics Home Health Neurology Orthopedics
Wheelchair Positioning to Optimize Respiration
January 31, 2024
Wheelchair positioning is designed to provide postural support and alignment, pressure distribution, and stability for functional activities. Positioning can also be used to optimize respiration by fa... Read More
Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Behavioral Health & Physical Therapy: What Is Our Role?
December 19, 2023
In 2023, it is no longer adequate to treat people’s bodies solely. This course introduces learners to some behavioral health concepts, including methods for screening, integrating behavioral health... Read More
Orthopedics Private Practice Professional Issues and Compliance
Substance Misuse In The Elderly And Use Of Screening, Brief Intervention, And Referral To Treatment (SBIRT)
December 4, 2023
Substance use disorders are a significant problem in the elderly population. Studies have shown that elderly patients with substance use disorders have very good outcomes when diagnosed and treatment... Read More
Geriatrics Professional Issues and Compliance
Tennessee Jurisprudence for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants
November 30, 2023
Tennessee physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are required to participate in a two-hour course on the laws that affect the practice of physical therapy in Tennessee. This course revi... Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence
Naturally Build Reflex Activities Into The School Day
November 20, 2023
Participants will identify and review common reflexes and the deficits associated seen in the school setting and learn exercises that can be implemented in the school setting in this introductory cour... Read More
Pediatrics
Breaking Down Research for the Physical Therapist Assistant
October 1, 2023
Common terminology and definitions used within research and the role of research literature within physical therapy practice. Techniques for breaking down the quality of research and ways to implement... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance Research
Ethics: A Clinical Perspective for Therapists
September 30, 2023
This course provides practical information about ethics from a clinical perspective. Basic principles of ethics as they relate to healthcare and physical therapy are reviewed. Behaviors that are consi... Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence
Multiple Generations In The Workplace: Effective Communication To Enhance Diversity
August 21, 2023
There are very different generations in the workplace and getting these groups to work together effectively is challenging. It is important to first understand each of these groups based on their stre... Read More
Professional Issues and Compliance
Wheelchair Seating For The Pediatric Population
July 1, 2023
Pediatric seating and mobility equipment are not simply smaller than equipment designed for adults. This course will present the importance of pediatric positioning, clinical considerations, how to de... Read More
Pediatrics Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility
Interdisciplinary Approach To Stroke Rehabilitation: Outpatient, Home Health, And Community Rehabilitation Phase
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April 17, 2023
The unique relationship between the occupational and physical therapist when treating an acute, subacute, or chronic stroke diagnosis will be distinguished in this two-part series. Part two will focus... Read More
Home Health Neurology
Interdisciplinary Approach To Stroke Rehabilitation: Acute Care And Inpatient Rehabilitation Phase
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February 2, 2023
The unique collaboration and relationship between physical and occupational therapists throughout the evaluation and treatment of acute, subacute, and chronic stroke diagnoses will be analyzed in this... Read More
Acute Care Neurology
Beating Burnout: Prevention Strategies for PTs
January 27, 2023
The experts at PhysicalTherapy.com offer tips for recognizing and preventing burnout. Read More
Jurisprudence for the Wisconsin Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant
January 2, 2023
A review of the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Practice Act and Administrative Code, along with key compliance-related updates for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed in the sta... Read More
Ethics and Jurisprudence
Seating Assessment For Mobility Bases: An Introduction
December 15, 2022
Therapists are often key members of the wheelchair seating evaluation team. Seating assessment includes evaluation of current posture and equipment, a mat examination, and equipment recommendations. T... Read More
Assistive Technology Review Series: Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) Seating and Positioning, Wheelchair Mobility