By presenting latest research respect to spine stabilization and aquatic therapy for individuals with lumbar spine dysfunction, 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 exercise progressions to reduce pain and improve function. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

This course will include advances in the surgical techniques for less invasive and outpatient hip joint arthroplasty. The advances in technique are improving expected outcomes in rehabilitation and recovery. It is important that physical therapy professional understand how this impacts the patient’s abilities and rehab potential. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

Diastasis rectus abdominus is a common orthopedic complaint during and after pregnancy and after abdominal surgeries. As physical therapists in all settings, we need to be able to diagnose this muscle separation and be able to treat our patients appropriately. A diastasis rectus abdominus can contribute to our patients’ back, hip, and low back pain, as well as pelvic floor complaints.

Why are some movements "automatic", processed without direct and consistent conscious control, or even resistant to environmental distractions? How do movements become automatic in the unimpaired learner and begin again in those with brain injury or other impairment? In this course, we will review, APPLY, and ADVANCE the science of procedural learning (regaining automatic function) in gait, speech, ADL, athletics and more! We will review how the best applications of dual-task facilitate the transfer of experiences into procedural memories. Additionally, attendees will get a sneak peek into the emerging world of Dual Task Fitness, for the benefit of fall prevention, ADL, speech for those with fall risk, MCI, concussion, some PD, MS, ALS, and stroke.

How do postural alignment and breathing patterns affect spinal stability and core muscle endurance? This presentation will distill concepts from yoga therapy, sports medicine, and physical rehabilitation to reveal novel treatment techniques that can improve relaxation, breathing mechanics, and core muscle recruitment. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

Incontinence is often times ignored, not addressed, or considered ‘normal’. Physical Therapists are well positioned to identify, refer, and treat urinary incontinence. This course will cover what incontinence is, what physical therapy professionals can do, not just in home health, but in any setting to help cure incontinence, and make appropriate referrals for people who present with urinary issues. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

This course will help home care clinicians learn to empower clients, families and caregivers to achieve realistic goals at various stages of impairment, including persons with dementia. The focus is on maximizing success through person-centered care based on a thorough assessment of the client.

This course will address the similarities and differences in clinical etiology, presentation and assessment of dementia, delirium and depression in older adults. Strategies to improve clinical engagement of people with cognitive and mental health issues will be discussed that can be implemented immediately in clinical practice.

Many patients have short hospital lengths of stay thus PTs/PTAs in home health are treating people that still have somewhat acute medical problems. This course will help clinicians learn and apply common medical complications, therapeutic assessments, and interventions for people with CAD and/or CHF. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

This course will discuss the roles of bicyclist positioning, postures, and function on the health of the bicyclist. Injuries common to endurance bicycling, their pathomechanics and typical physical therapy treatment will be described. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and therefore appropriate for the PT, PTA and AT.