This course will educate the participant on the application of Pilates principles and concepts within an orthopedic population. Focusing on proper foundation for movement and balanced muscle activation patterns allows for patient success with both physical therapy and home exercises

The most significant payment model change in over 20 years will move from concept to reality January 1, 2020. It may seem like there is plenty of time to prepare for impact but this model will remove the relationship between the number of therapy visits and reimbursement and causing additional anxiety for therapists working in home health. This session will break down the key components of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) and provide strategies for therapists to articulate value beyond the visit.

By presenting the latest research regarding aquatic therapy for individuals with osteoarthritis and/ or total joint replacement, this course aims to assist the clinician in utilizing the unique properties of water to improve their patient’s outcomes. Clinical applications discussed include; aquatic interventions and exercise progressions to improve range of motion, gait, and balance. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

The course will address evidence-based techniques clinicians can use for self and patient care for goals of pain management, decrease stress and increased well-being. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

OASIS D is live on January 1, 2019, and this session will cover all the key items impacted by this change.

This series will cover the indications for imaging and the interpretation of imaging results into the primary care physical therapy as well as daily decision making by physical therapists for those persons presenting with apparent neck and back pain clinical syndromes. The sessions will provide the essential information of physical therapist practice relating to imaging both present and in the future.

Editor's Note: Regarding Pennsylvania credits, this course is approved by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy for 2.5 hour of general and 2.5 hour of Direct Access CE credit.

These two 2-hour sessions will cover the indications for imaging and the interpretation of imaging results into the primary care physical therapy as well as daily decision making by physical therapists for those persons presenting with apparent neck and back pain clinical syndromes. The sessions will provide the essential information of physical therapist practice relating to imaging both present and in the future.

These two 2-hour sessions will cover the indications for imaging and the interpretation of imaging results into the primary care physical therapy as well as daily decision making by physical therapists for those persons presenting with apparent neck and back pain clinical syndromes. The sessions will provide the essential information of physical therapist practice relating to imaging both present and in the future.

Children with special needs are at an increased risk for injury when traveling in vehicles. Class participants will explore design features and accessories of car seats and large medical child safety seats that will improve positioning and safety during transportation.

This course will review which evidence-based outcome measures are supported in the skilled nursing (SNF)/long term care (LTC) facility settings as per the current research, as well as those that fall short for applicable use in this environment. Through critical inspection of these items, the participant will be able to understand the importance of the use of population-relevant outcome measures to ensure best physical therapy practice in the SNF/LTC settings. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.