Cardiovascular Physical Therapy: Assessment and Treatment Part 2
Course: #1271Level: Introductory 2 Hours 3 Reviews
This course presents the basic principles of physical therapy assessment and treatment of patients with cardiovascular pathology. The presentation will utilize the clinical decision making model to serve as a framework for developing an effective plan of care for patients who may have primary or secondary cardiovascular problems. Assessment and treatment parameters will apply across the lifespan and within various PT settings. This is Part 2 of a 2-part course. Course one concentrated on assessment. Part 2 concentrates on techniques and treatment.
Learning Outcomes
- Discriminate between normal & abnormal responses to assessment and/or treatment in making informed decisions about continuance of a given activity eg ‘stay or go'.
- Develop a physical therapy plan of care giving consideration to the cardiovascular demands of exertion for patients with either primary or secondary cardiovascular problems.
- Consider and apply contextual factors in developing a problem list, goals, prognosis and a plan of care for patients with cardiovascular pathology.
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Plan of care and role of physical therapy |
| 15-100 Minutes | Techniques and treatment |
| 100-115 Minutes | Case Study |
| 115-120 Minutes | Q and A |
Reviews
3 ReviewsPresented By
Bini Litwin
PT, DPT, PhD, MBA
Dr. Litwin PT DPT PhD MBA has been a physical therapist for over 35 years, having worked in various clinical settings throughout her professional career. She has been on faculty at Nova Southeastern University in Ft Lauderdale, Fl for the past 14 years, where she is Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy Department. Her teaching responsibilities include Cardiovascular and Pulmonary PT, Applied Clinical Decision Making and Critical Inquiry. She has numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences.
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