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How to Keep Your Home Care Patient on Their Feet!
Presented by Christopher Voltmer, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS
Live WebinarFri, Dec 13, 2024 at 12:00 pm EST
Course: #5095Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Home health physical therapists are important members of the interprofessional team approach to fall screening and prevention for patients in this practice setting. Learning to differentiate the “why” of the fall is critical to appropriate management, and this presentation will discuss holistic fall screening, treatment, and prevention strategies for patients.

Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Made Simple: A Practical Primer on Evaluation and Treatment
Presented by Samuel Park, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CMTPT, Abigail Nowakowski, PT, DPT
Live WebinarWed, Dec 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm EST
Course: #5097Level: Introductory1.5 Hours
Evaluating and treating temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) can be intimidating for many rehab professionals. This course is designed to simplify the evaluation and treatment process, providing a practical primer that maximizes patient outcomes for those who may be unfamiliar or uncomfortable with TMD.

Preventing and Recognizing Opioid Abuse in Athletes by the Healthcare Professional
Presented by John Boudreaux, EdD, PT, LAT, ATC, SCS
Recorded WebinarAudio
Course: #4876Level: Introductory1 Hour
Opioid abuse is one of the leading causes of death and non-accidental trauma among adults in the United States. The economic burden, including healthcare costs, addiction treatment, lost productivity, and criminal involvement of prescription opioid misuse, in the United States continues to rise. Healthcare providers need to be cognizant of the various community stakeholders to recognize opioid abuse and recognize potential abuse. Healthcare professionals can promote safe opioid use and prevent abuse by assisting and helping patients manage associated pain related to their injuries, which is critical to the well-being of student-athletes. The instructor will provide an overarching review of the literature as it pertains to prescription opioid use to allow the participant to recognize the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

Diagnostic Imaging for Healthcare Providers
Presented by Robert McCabe, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS, MTC
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5087Level: Advanced3 Hours
This course covers key principles and interpretation of diagnostic imaging modalities as they apply to all healthcare providers with imaging privileges or those interested in gaining further knowledge in this field. The emphasis is on the physics of the imaging technique, viewing and interpreting films, radiographic anatomy, and clinical correlation with patient cases. Specific types of imaging, including x-rays, scintigraphy, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, MR arthrography, CT, and computed tomography, are discussed.

Strategic Application of Group and Concurrent Therapy in Long-Term Care
Presented by Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT
Recorded WebinarAudio
Course: #5060Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course will explore the implementation and current regulation of group and concurrent interventions in long-term care. We will discuss overcoming common barriers and best practice guidance to develop techniques to maximize patient outcomes.

Understanding Lyme Disease: A PT's Guide to Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Best Practices
Presented by Christopher Voltmer, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5096Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Given the role of physical therapists as the providers of choice for many conditions that can mimic Lyme disease, this session helps practitioners rule out Lyme as the most likely source of symptoms, guiding clinical decision-making. Treatment of acute and post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome is discussed based on the most recent evidence.

Advances in Recovery: A Muscle Centric Approach
Presented by Adam Cady, MHS, ATC, CSCS, PA-C
Live WebinarWed, Jan 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm EST
Course: #5135Level: Advanced1 Hour
This lecture explores current evidence on muscle-centric interventions aimed at optimizing recovery after injury and surgery, including sleep science, peri-operative and peri-injury nutrition, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, and novel imaging techniques. Attendees will gain strategies to critically appraise the validity of emerging technologies and interventions, ensuring evidence-based integration into clinical practice.

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.

Evaluation and Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Presented by Robert McCabe, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS, MTC
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5061Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course will review current principles for the evaluation, differential diagnosis, and rehabilitation of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. Fundamental principles of exercise and progression, as well as specific therapeutic exercises and manual techniques, will be covered in this course.

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.

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