CEU Courses for PTs

Dizziness and instability are a common cause of disability with vestibular dysfunction often being involved and more importantly being found responsive to therapeutic intervention. This webinar will discuss the theoretical framework quantifying the robust inherent potential for healing and its clinical implications for lessening disability. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

This session will review techniques for clear and effective communication, verbal and written communication with those from other cultures, writing and selecting easy-to-read health materials, and assessment tools to use to ensure that clients understand the therapy services provided and have the skills needed to access, understand, and use health information.

This course is geared towards clinicians who wish to enhance their knowledge of stroke rehabilitation using the latest evidence based research. We will review the stages of stroke rehabilitation, with an underlying focus of neuroplasticity and its effect on our evaluation, treatment, goal-setting, and overall expectations for recovery.

Spinal cord and brain mechanisms underlying the control of movement adapt in response to afferent inputs such as stimulation and vibration; this beneficial neural adaptation, or adaptive neuroplasticity, is supportive of function and may counter the maladaptive plasticity that is associated with pathology of the nervous system. Using what is known about neural responses to afferent input, treatment strategies can be structured to incorporate stimulation and vibration into training programs to improve motor function.

This course will cover the mechanisms and principles of activity dependent neuroplasticity and motor learning. Participants will be presented with the current understanding of neuroplasticity, the factors that modulate it, and evidence-based applications to rehabilitation. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

This course will discuss both examination and management strategies for patients sustaining Achilles tendon ruptures. The course will also provide long-term clinical outcomes for patients after sustaining these tendon ruptures. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT, PTA and AT.

This course will discuss various strategies to optimize head position. First, we will explore strategies beyond the head support, including specific positioning interventions and addressing visual issues. Second, we will explore posterior head supports in depth, matching specific features to client needs. Third, we will explore other options which may be required if posterior support alone is inadequate, including anterior head support.

This course introduces the pathophysiology and potential functional sequelae of obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP). An evidence-based overview of examination and intervention principles is provided. This activity is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

Editor's Note: Regarding Pennsylvania credits, this course is approved by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy for 0.5 hours of general and 0.5 hours of Direct Access CE credit.

Developing a plan of care to reduce deficits associated with Gleno-humeral Impingement Syndrome is not a one-size fits all effort. This course will provide clinicians with a systematic approach to designing a treatment plan which is tailored to the patient’s individual needs and problems. This method begins with performing the tests and measures most supported by evidence and using findings to select effective manual and exercise interventions. This information will be presented from the perspective of multiple case studies as well as a survey of recent literature. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT, PTA and AT.

This course will review golf injuries, common injury inducing swing mechanics, and physical limitations associated with swing faults. This course will also provide golf specific rehabilitation concepts and exercises including why they will benefit the golfer. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT, PTA and AT.