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Acute SCI Management: What to Do and Why It Matters
Presented by Allyson Muehlemann, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS
Live WebinarWed, Jul 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm EDT
Course: #5442Level: Advanced3 Hours
Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is clinically complex and often unpredictable, with patients presenting as medically fragile and at high risk for secondary complications. In this environment, physical therapists are required to make rapid, high-stakes decisions while balancing safety, recovery potential, and medical stability. This course introduces a practical clinical framework designed to guide prioritization of assessment and intervention in the acute phase of SCI. The focus is on helping clinicians identify what matters most, when it matters most, in order to support safe progression of mobility and recovery. Emphasis is placed on managing common acute challenges such as respiratory compromise, cardiovascular instability, autonomic dysfunction, and immobility-related complications. Participants will learn how to structure evaluation and treatment strategies that are both efficient and purposeful within medically complex presentations. Ultimately, this framework is designed to support clinicians in preparing patients for the next phase of rehabilitation by optimizing early decision-making, maximizing functional potential, and reducing preventable secondary complications.

Rehabilitation Strategies for Ataxia: Neuroplasticity in Action
Presented by Emily Ramon, PT, DPT, NCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5398Level: Advanced2 Hours
Cerebellar ataxia presents unique challenges for physical therapists due to impaired coordination, balance, and motor control. This course provides an overview of the underlying mechanisms and common conditions associated with cerebellar ataxia, followed by practical guidance on clinical assessment, prognosis, and evidence-based intervention. Through case examples, participants will learn how to apply assessment tools and design effective treatment strategies to improve functional mobility and participation

The Squat: Best Practices for Maximum Results
Presented by Amy Ashmore, PhD
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5391Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Learn the latest on how to execute and program squat workouts for maximum benefit. Explore different squat variations and programming methods for different populations and goals. This course includes sample routines and progression strategies.

Ethics and Jurisprudence for the Physical Therapy Professional Licensed in Illinois
Presented by Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT
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Course: #5006Level: Intermediate3 Hours
This comprehensive continuing education course equips Illinois licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with a thorough understanding of both the ethical foundations governing professional practice and the Illinois-specific laws, regulations, and statutory requirements that define the legal boundaries of that practice. Drawing on the landmark 2026 APTA Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapy Profession, current Illinois Practice Act provisions, and emerging issues including artificial intelligence, social media, and moral distress, this course provides the knowledge and analytical frameworks necessary to practice with integrity, accountability, and confidence.

Lipedema: What Physical Therapists Need to Know
Presented by Courtney Mascio, OT/L, CLT
Live WebinarThu, Jul 9, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5523Level: Introductory1 Hour
This presentation equips physical therapists with a comprehensive understanding of lipedema, including its underlying pathology, diagnostic criteria, staging, and types, and how to distinguish it from obesity and lymphedema. It also explores the patient experience and reviews both conservative and surgical treatment approaches, emphasizing the role of multidisciplinary care and appropriate referrals.

Cardiopulmonary Considerations in High-Level Spinal Cord Injuries
Presented by Lauren Young, PT, DPT, NCS, CSRS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5395Level: Advanced2 Hours
This course overviews cardiorespiratory dysfunction following a cervical or upper thoracic spinal cord injury. Given that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in individuals with SCI, this course explores the impacts of autonomic dysfunction, respiratory and skeletal muscle weakness, and physiologic adaptations on cardiopulmonary health. Participants will review relevant cardiopulmonary physiology, injury-specific pathophysiology, and advanced physical therapy evaluation and treatment strategies to optimize cardiovascular and respiratory function in this population.

Managing Traumatic Brain Injury Through the Rancho Los Amigos Levels of Cognitive Function
Presented by Christina Voigtmann, PT, DPT, NCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5394Level: Introductory2 Hours
This course will describe the Ranchos Los Amigos levels of cognitive function and how these may impact therapy interventions in each stage. Clinical strategies to help manage behaviors will be delineated along with progressions of therapeutic intervention to support function as individuals progress through the various stages of recovery from brain injury.

Maximizing Aquatic Equipment: Tools of the Trade for OT and PT
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Live WebinarThu, Jul 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5444Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course examines clinical decision-making related to the selection, application, and progression of aquatic therapy equipment across rehabilitation populations and age groups. Content focuses on how commonly used tools—such as flotation devices, resistance equipment, mats, boards, and pool jets—alter support, resistance, instability, and sensory input to influence posture, balance, gait, and strength training. Participants will explore how aquatic equipment can be intentionally dosed and progressed to support therapeutic goals while maintaining patient safety and meaningful transfer to land-based interventions.

The Salzman Matrix: Combining Cognitive & Motor Tasks with Purpose
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
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.

Navigating TN Jurisprudence for PTs and PTAs
Presented by Calista Kelly, PT, DPT, ACEEAA, Cert. MDT
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Course: #5490Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course provides licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with a comprehensive overview of the laws, rules, and professional standards governing physical therapy practice in Tennessee, including the Practice Act, Board administrative rules, direct access provisions, supervision requirements, and license renewal obligations. Satisfying 2 of the required 4 hours of ethics and jurisprudence continuing competence, this course equips practitioners with the regulatory knowledge needed to protect their patients, their licenses, and the integrity of the profession.