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Realistic Best Practice in Long-Term Care: Overcoming Barriers to Evidence-Based Physical Therapy
Presented by Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5358Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course addresses the practical challenges physical therapists face when implementing evidence-based interventions in long-term care settings. Participants will learn realistic strategies for overcoming common barriers while maintaining quality care and achieving meaningful functional outcomes in skilled nursing facilities.

The Importance of Preventing a Fall in the Home Care Setting
Presented by Christopher Voltmer, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5335Level: Introductory2 Hours
Preventing falls in the home care setting is extremely important because falls can lead to serious health consequences, reduced independence, and significant emotional and financial burdens for individuals and caregivers. This course will review and breakdown of why fall prevention is critical to the home care physical therapist.

When Autism And Other Mental Disorders Converge: Recognizing And Responding
Presented by Debora Davidson, PhD, OTR/L
Recorded WebinarAudioText/Transcript
Course: #5206Level: Intermediate2 Hours
People who have autism spectrum disorder can also have co-occurring mental disorders that cause functional difficulties and distress when left unaddressed. Healthcare providers are positioned to screen and refer clients who could benefit from targeted mental health care.

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.

Get a Grip: Grip Strength Testing as a PT Vital Sign
Presented by Dennis O'Connell, PT, PhD, DPT, FACSM, Wendy Anemaet, PT, DPT, MSPT, PhD, Marsha Rutland, PT, BSPT, MEd, ScD
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5296Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Grip strength is a clinically significant indicator of overall health, linked to strength, function, sarcopenia, frailty, morbidity, and mortality. This course reviews anatomy, testing standards, and evidence-based training protocols, equipping participants to integrate grip strength assessment as a vital sign in physical therapy practice.

Dementia in Older Adults: Enhancing Clinical Practice Through an Evidence-Based Approach
Presented by Dennis Klima, PT, MS, PhD, DPT, GCS, NCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5277Level: Intermediate2 Hours
The course will provide a comprehensive update on best practice evidence for managing patients with dementia and other select neuropsychiatric conditions. Physical therapists' and physical therapist assistants' approaches will target managing functional mobility, caregiver burden, and behavioral manifestations among patients with a variety of dementia conditions.

Turning the Tide on Falls – How Arms Are Changing the Game
Presented by Jonathan Lee-Confer, PhD, Christine Childers, PT, PhD
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5259Level: Intermediate2 Hours
This course looks at the biomechanics of the arms and legs during a slip incidence and explores the possibility that strengthening the upper extremity could be equally as important as the lower extremity for fall prevention.

Late-Onset Spinal Cord Injury: Rehabilitation Considerations for the Older Adult Experiencing SCI
Presented by Kevin Cezat, PT, DPT, GCS, RAC-CT, Kristen Cezat, PT, DPT, NCS, ATP/SMS
Recorded WebinarText/Transcript
Course: #5248Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Effectively managing older adults with spinal cord injuries requires a comprehensive understanding of age-related physiological and psychosocial factors and the complexities of spinal cord injury. This course will explore specialized rehabilitation strategies and considerations for older adults who sustain a spinal cord injury later in life.

Getting Unstuck: A Comprehensive Approach to Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease
Presented by Emily Ramon, PT, DPT, NCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5222Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Unlock powerful, evidence-based techniques to help your patients break free from freezing of gait and move with confidence. This dynamic course equips physical therapists with cutting-edge strategies, hands-on interventions, and real-world tools to transform mobility for people with Parkinson’s disease.

Osteoporosis and Osteopenia: Evidence-Based Tips and Tricks for the PT and OT Provider
Presented by Andrea Salzman, MS, PT
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5226Level: Introductory2 Hours
This session equips physical and occupational therapy providers with practical, evidence-based strategies to manage patients with osteoporosis and osteopenia effectively. Participants will gain actionable insights and clinical tips to enhance patient care and improve outcomes.

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