Research indicated that in inpatient rehab "The largest percentage of time in physical therapy sessions was spent on gait activities" (Jette, et al., Physical Therapy, 2005; 85(3): 238-248, p. 241). Ankle foot orthotics (AFOs) are not issued in inpatient rehab due to the costs and interim interventions such as stabilizing the foot with an ace bandage are not adequate. Facilities do not have access to pre-fabricated AFOs or electrical stimulation units now being used as walking aides to replace AFOs. Focused rigidity casting is widely used in the orthopedic population and can be applied to the neurologic population. This course will provide insight on the use of focused rigidity casting to fabricate training an AFO. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

In this webinar, participants will discuss how emerging motor behaviors in infants and toddlers bring opportunities for learning, leading to more opportunities for moving and doing. Caregiving routines, environments, and interactions will be examined to understand differences in the way infants and toddlers form new skills that potentially affect their developmental outcomes. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Upper extremity pathology is common in the general population and even more frequent with overhead athletes. To be successful in this specialized population it is important to understand the rehabilitation progression for a safe return to the demands of overhead activity. The purpose of this presentation is to present an evidence-based review of current physical therapy practice for the management and treatment of shoulder and elbow pathology in the overhead athlete. The principles of dynamic stabilization as it relates to an overhead athlete population will be discussed. Criteria for a safe progression to overhead sport following injury will also be included.

Involvement of female athletes after the age of 40 has exploded in distance events such as the half marathon and IronMan triathlon. This course will discuss several aspects of the master female including physiology, musculoskeletal concerns and training recommendations. The content of 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 consists of three courses, #3144, #3148 and #3178. Part 1 lays the groundwork for later courses which address physical therapy management. Part 2 reviews the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis, the evaluation process and will address physical therapy management. In part 3 the presenter will cover evaluation and intervention strategies for those with mild, moderate and severe disability as well as pediatric and older adult patients with MS.

This course is part 3 of a series on multiple sclerosis (MS). In this course, the presenter will cover evaluation and intervention strategies for those with mild, moderate and severe disability as well as pediatric and older adult patients with MS.

This course reviews the pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis, the evaluation process and will address physical therapy management. It is part 2 of a three-part series on multiple sclerosis. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT and PTA.

This course will cover surgical updates for both total knee replacement and partial knee replacement. It will include benefits of both surgeries and reasoning behind the surgical decision as well as operative technique, outcomes, and future directions.

The orthopedic management of lumbopelvic pain in the athlete can be a challenge. In recent years, updated standards for examination and treatment of these patients have been published. This course will present an evidence-based update discussion of these standards. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT,PTA and AT.

Do you find it hard to keep up with all the information that is required to submit a claim? The ability to include all the necessary information on outpatient rehabilitation claim forms is instrumental in getting paid quickly and avoiding denials. This webinar will describe the important aspects of submitting claims and decrease your accounts receivable.