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The Salzman Matrix: Combining Cognitive & Motor Tasks with Purpose
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Live WebinarFri, Feb 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST
Course: #5381Level: Introductory2 Hours
Cognition and movement are tightly linked in functional activity, yet integrating them in rehabilitation can be challenging. While dual-task training is commonly used, poorly matched cognitive demands can interfere with motor performance and learning. This introductory course introduces the Salzman Matrix, an evidence-aligned clinical reasoning framework designed to guide purposeful cognitive–motor integration while minimizing interference. Participants will learn how to distinguish cognitive processes that support movement from cognitive demands that commonly compete with motor goals, and how to apply this framework to functional treatment planning and documentation across rehabilitation settings.

Critical Rehab Needs for the Acute Postpartum Patient
Presented by Jenna Segraves, PT, DPT, NCS, Rebeca Segraves, PT, DPT, WCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5241Level: Intermediate2 Hours
The role of rehab therapists in helping individuals mobilize safely without increased incisional strain within 24 - 48 hours after cesarean section, cesarean hysterectomy, and large-degree perineal tears will be reviewed in this course. Clinicians will learn strategies that improve functional mobility activities and recovery involving bed mobility, gait, newborn care, and wound management strategies.

Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Management Strategies for the Physical Therapist
Presented by Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5168Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (ER) is a serious medical condition resulting from the damage and breakdown of skeletal muscle fibers with leakage of muscle contents into the blood stream. ER can be caused by various conditions such as exercise overtraining and injury. The healthcare professional must be able to understand the medical condition, the clinical presentation, potential risk factors, and management strategies for patients who may be suffering with ER. This presentation is for the healthcare professional who desires an evidence-based update on this topic.

Lab Values And Vital Signs As Clinical Monitoring Tools For Patient Safety
Presented by Adele Myszenski, PT, MPT
Recorded WebinarText/Transcript
Course: #5198Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Lab values and vital signs, such as hemoglobin, potassium, glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, and others, are essential clinical tools to determine the appropriateness of rehab interventions for acutely ill patients. This course will discuss normal and abnormal values and steps clinicians can take to monitor the patient’s response and support participation in functional activities.

Pharmacology for Heart Failure and COPD: Implications for Physical Therapy
Presented by Melissa Bednarek, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5175Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Heart failure (HF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two chronic conditions for which medications and physical therapy are important parts of treatment. Thus, therapists across the healthcare continuum need to appreciate the indications, mechanism of action, side effects, and implications for physical therapy for the various medication classes for HF and COPD.

Re-Imagining PT and OT Assessments as Targeted Treatment Tools: Adult Applications: Part 2
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5115Level: Advanced2 Hours
This is Part 2 of a two-part series for therapists who work with adults. This presentation will explore innovative ways to transform common assessment tools into structured and progressive treatment programs for physical and occupational therapy providers. Attendees will learn how to utilize various standardized tests to design effective and individualized exercise programs, enhancing patient outcomes. The session will cover practical applications of these tools, focusing on integrating assessment results into treatment planning and execution.

Re-Imagining PT and OT Assessments as Targeted Treatment Tools: Adult Applications, Part 1
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5090Level: Advanced2 Hours
This presentation explores innovative ways to transform common assessment tools into structured and progressive treatment programs for physical and occupational therapy providers. Attendees learn how to utilize various standardized tests to design effective and individualized exercise programs, enhancing patient outcomes. The session covers practical applications of these tools, focusing on integrating assessment results into treatment planning and execution.

Reducing Rehospitalization in Congestive Heart Failure Patients: PT and OT Applications
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5089Level: Advanced2 Hours
This presentation examines strategies used by occupational and physical therapists to decrease readmission rates in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The session covers evidence-based interventions, survey findings from practicing therapists, and the collaborative roles of OT and PT in managing CHF. Attendees gain insights into effective practices, patient education techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient outcomes and reduce rehospitalization.

Acute Care Recognition, Prevention, Management of Burnout
Presented by Kristin Parlman, PT, DPT, NCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5034Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This webinar is designed to provide acute care physical therapists with the knowledge and tools to begin effectively preventing, identifying, and managing burnout. It will discuss multi-level causes of burnout, ranging from the individual perspective to the institutional level.

Inspiratory Muscle Training for Rehabilitation Professionals
Presented by Scott Peirce, BHSc (Physiotherapy), PGCert (Acupuncture), MHSc (Physio)
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5016Level: Introductory1 Hour
Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is gaining in popularity worldwide. It has good evidence in many pathological conditions and also for sporting populations. In this one-hour course, you will learn the basics and understand the nuances of IMT.