This course will focus on rehabilitation of the upper extremity following stroke. The course will provide clinicians with tools and strategies to select and execute best practice interventions for persons with a hemiplegic UE following stroke. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This basic course will introduce clinicians to the physical therapy treatment of constipation. Participants will gain skill and knowledge in simple interventions to improve bowel evacuation that they will be able to apply immediately in the clinic. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

The sport of rock climbing has seen an exponential surge within the past 5 years, with the rise of indoor climbing gyms, the production of an Oscar-winning film, and the first-ever debut of the sport in the upcoming Olympic games. As such, an increase in recreational rock climbers who enter orthopedic physical therapy practices around the country with climbing-related injuries will be probable. This presentation will empower the PT professional to successfully manage rock climbing related injuries by understanding the demands of the sport, common injuries involved, and sport-specific rehabilitation in both the acute and chronic setting.This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

This course uses case studies to explore how a program of high-quality, evidence-based, intensive physical therapy can help patients post-stroke achieve their true full potential through applied motor learning and motivational principles. Participants will gain ideas for fostering patient motivation and increasing independence in self-care across a variety of practice settings, with specific ideas for how to modify activities based on equipment and personnel availability – including telehealth applications. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

It may be easy to identify an asymmetry or listen to pain complaints but knowing what is the most effective treatment is another story. This course will give you evidence based options to treat foot and ankle pathologies. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

Torticollis is identified by the posture of the head and neck from a unilateral shortening of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) causing the head to tilt in one direction and rotate in the opposing direction. This asymmetrical positioning can directly affect the child’s early motor development, specifically vision, early hand control, and reciprocal movement. This course aims to progress the participant’s knowledge of torticollis’ impact on a child beyond cervical range of motion impairments. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Apathy and depression are two common complications of stroke which can negatively impact a person’s recovery. This course will review possible contributions of psychosocial and neuroanatomical factors to the development of post-stroke apathy and depression, and use case examples to illustrate how physical therapists can overcome these complications to improve patient outcomes. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

The program describes the multiple considerations required for the initiation of a successful telehealth (digital practice) program. Key criteria include reasons for implementation, patient types in your practice, vendor evaluations, technology availability, patient informed consent, federal/state/practice regulations, insurance/billing, and support of evidence. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Patients with COVID-19 present with new symptoms and impairments and the virus is creating new challenges to the practice of PT. Patients experience a broad range of pulmonary and musculoskeletal impairments depending on the severity of their disease presentation. This course will discuss characteristics of the COVID-19 patient presentation, considerations therapists must contend with in treating patients with COVID-19, and PT care interventions for these patients through the continuum of care. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This seminar will describe the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system in relation to risks for developing wounds. This session will also focus on different types and stages of wounds commonly occurring and outline wound management interventions for individuals living with lymphedema. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.