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The Role of PT in Treating the Cardiac Patient in the Home
Presented by Kala Markel, PT, DPT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5454Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This 2‑hour webinar is designed to equip home health PTs and PTAs with practical skills to manage adults recovering from CABG, valve surgery, MI/stent, and heart failure in the home setting. Participants will review typical post‑hospital recovery trajectories, learn to perform focused cardiac assessments (including vitals, orthostatics, and symptom monitoring), and apply clear red‑flag criteria to guide safe “go/no‑go” decisions in non‑monitored environments. The course emphasizes designing and progressing symptom‑limited exercise and functional mobility programs using tools such as RPE, talk test, and functional outcome measures, while integrating patient and caregiver education on daily self‑monitoring, pacing, and lifestyle strategies to support cardiac stability and reduce readmissions.

Moving Forward with Peripheral Arterial Disease: Differential Diagnosis and Evidence-Based Exercise Prescription
Presented by Melissa Bednarek, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS
Live WebinarThu, Aug 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5541Level: Introductory2 Hours
Although peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is rarely the primary diagnosis, this comorbidity can significantly limit a patient's progress in therapy. It is crucial for therapists across the healthcare continuum to understand the nuances of this condition, given that a cornerstone of its treatment is a structured walking program. This course provides essential insights into the differential diagnosis and evidence-based management of PAD.

Post-Myocardial Infarction: Tips and Tricks for the PT and OT Provider
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5433Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This 2-hour webinar provides physical and occupational therapists with practical, evidence-based strategies for safely treating patients recovering from myocardial infarction. Designed for immediate clinical application, this course equips therapists with the essential knowledge needed to confidently progress activities, monitor patient safety, and facilitate return to daily function. Participants will learn to recognize appropriate activity parameters across different phases of cardiac rehabilitation, understand vital sign monitoring criteria for safe exercise prescription, and apply functional modifications that support patients' return to meaningful activities. The content emphasizes practical decision-making tools and patient education strategies that can be implemented immediately in clinical practice.

Evidence-Based Respiratory Muscle Training in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Presented by Douglas Eck, PT, DPT, NCS, MHI, ATP
Live WebinarThu, Sep 3, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5487Level: Advanced1 Hour
This course equips interdisciplinary rehabilitation professionals with a practical, evidence-based framework for safely integrating Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (RMST) into Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) care. Dispelling historical concerns of "overwork weakness," the session explores how targeted Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) preserves respiratory function, enhances swallow kinematics, and fortifies vital airway defense mechanisms without accelerating disease progression. Clinicians will bridge the gap between research and clinical application by mastering pressure-threshold device selection, resistance calibration, and the validated "Rule of Fives" dosing protocol. Ultimately, this course empowers therapists to confidently design, progress, and monitor home-based respiratory training programs that maximize patient independence and optimize long-term respiratory health.

Evidence Based Testing and Prescription for Special Populations
Presented by Kala Markel, PT, DPT
Live WebinarThu, Sep 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT
Course: #5455Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This 2-hour session reviews evidence-based approaches to testing and exercise prescription for special populations in rehabilitation practice. Participants will learn how to select appropriate measures, recognize precautions and contraindications, and apply safe, individualized exercise prescription principles across medically complex patient groups.

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.

Demystifying Interstitial Lung Disease: A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Evaluation and Treatment
Presented by Kala Markel, PT, DPT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5377Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Interstitial lung diseases are complex but not untreatable. This course breaks down the classification, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of ILDs, giving physical therapists the tools to evaluate, interpret PFTs, and design evidence-based exercise programs for this challenging patient population.

The Need-to-Know of Cardiac Rehab
Presented by Kala Markel, PT, DPT
Recorded WebinarAudio
Course: #5293Level: Introductory2 Hours
This webinar will provide an essential overview of cardiac rehabilitation for physical therapists, highlighting its key components, benefits, and common barriers to participation. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on evaluating patients entering cardiac rehab and prescribing safe, effective aerobic exercise interventions tailored to this population.

COPD - Evidence-Based Tips and Tricks for the PT and OT Provider
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5229Level: Introductory2 Hours
This practical webinar equips PTs and OTs with the skills to deliver effective, evidence-based rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Attendees will learn how to individualize exercise programs, apply breathing techniques, and support functional independence through targeted interventions. With a strong focus on real-world application, this session emphasizes the unique and essential roles rehab professionals play in improving outcomes across the continuum of care.

Understanding and Assessing Breathing Pattern Disorders
Presented by Scott Peirce, BHSc (Physiotherapy), PGCert (Acupuncture), MHSc (Physio)
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5239Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Breathing Pattern Disorders (BPD) or Dysfunctional Breathing (DB) are gaining prominence as a diagnosis that spans many physiotherapy disciplines and pathophysiologies, such as Asthma, Anxiety, and Low Back and Neck Pain. In part 1 of this two-part webinar, we will discuss the pathophysiology and assessment of BPD and DB.