Long-COVID or Post-COVID conditions are a wide range of ongoing health problems that affect individuals who had the virus. This presentation will provide an evidence-based update regarding the diagnosis of Long-COVID, short and long-term complications, medical management, and rehabilitation strategies for the physical therapist.
Course created on May 12, 2023
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.5; AL/2.5; AR/2.5; AZ/2.5; CA/2.5; CO/2.5; CT/2.5; DC/2.5; DE/2.5; FL/2.5; GA/2.5; HI/2.5; IA/2.5; IACET/0.3; ID/2.5; IL/2.5; IN/2.5; KS/2.5; KY/2.5 Category 2; LA/2.5; MA/2.5; ME/2.5; MI/2.5; MN/2.5; MO/2.5; MS/2.5; MT/2.5; NC/2.5; ND/2.5; NE/2.5; NH/2.5; NJ/2.5; NY/2.5; OH/2.5; OK/2.5; OR/2.5; PA/2.5; RI/2.5; SC/2.5; SD/2.5; TN/2.5; TX/2.5; UT/2.5; VA/2.5; VT/2.5; WA/2.5; WI/2.5; WY/2.5
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the current diagnostic criteria for Long-COVID and the short and long-term complications.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss current examination and medical management strategies for individuals with Long-COVID.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe evidence-based physical therapy rehabilitation and exercise programming strategies for individuals with Long-COVID.
- After this course, participants will be able to define the role of the physical therapist when working with these individuals.
Agenda
0-15 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
15-30 Minutes | Long-COVID diagnostic criteria and scientific updates |
30-40 Minutes | Long-COVID short and long-term complications |
40-65 Minutes | Long-COVID client profile, assessment strategies, and medical management |
65-95 Minutes | Long-COVID physical therapy interventions |
95-130 Minutes | Long-COVID exercise programming strategies |
130-145 Minutes | Documentation and suggested patient related outcome measures. |
145-150 Minutes | Summary, Q & A |
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Scott Cheatham
PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Dr. Scott Cheatham is a Professor in the Division of Kinesiology at California State University Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. He is the owner of Sports Medicine Alliance (SMA). Dr. Cheatham received his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Therapy. Dr. Cheatham is a Board Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist (OCS) and a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). He also holds several fitness certifications and is a certified ergonomic specialist.
Dr. Cheatham is a national presenter for various organizations and has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and several home study courses on the topics of orthopedics, health & fitness, and sports medicine.
Dr. Cheatham is an education and research consultant for various health and fitness organizations. His research interests include myofascial interventions and the efficacy of interventions for various musculoskeletal pathologies. His current clinical practice includes sports medicine services, general orthopedics, and sports performance training.
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Financial: Financial: Scott Cheatham has received an honorarium for presenting this course.
Non-financial: Scott Cheatham has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by PhysicalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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