Evidence-based Treatment Guidelines for Patients with Hip Osteoarthritis (OA)
Course Overview
This comprehensive course provides healthcare practitioners with evidence-based guidelines and best practices for evaluating and treating patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA). Through detailed examination of current research and clinical practice guidelines, participants will learn effective assessment techniques, outcome measures, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches. The course covers key topics such as manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription, pain science education, activity modification strategies, and post-operative rehabilitation following total hip arthroplasty. Through lecture, demonstration videos, and case examples, participants will gain practical knowledge to perform comprehensive evaluations, implement evidence-based interventions, and develop occupation-based treatment plans that optimize outcomes for this patient population. This intermediate-level course is designed for rehabilitation professionals who treat patients with hip OA, with content emphasizing clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to support patients' participation in meaningful activities and occupations.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Categorize the recommendations of the evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA)
- Assess recent research in the evaluation and treatment of patients with hip OA
- Differentiate relevant outcome measurements and functional measures to assess patients with hip OA
- Distinguish risk factors for patients to develop hip OA
- Analyze the typical findings during evaluation for diagnosing osteoarthritis of the hip
- Distinguish the most recent recommendations for treatment strategies to improve occupational and functional performance for patients with hip OA and for patients who have undergone a Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
About the Author/Presenter
Dr. Pieter L. de Smidt, PT, DPT, MTC, cert MDT, cert DN
Trained in The Netherlands, Pieter has practiced as a physical therapist (PT) since 1988. In 1991, Pieter moved to the U.S. and primarily worked in outpatient orthopedic PT clinics and fitness facilities. Specializing in the treatment of sports and spine-related injuries, he holds a manual therapy certification from the University of St. Augustine and has received osteopathic manipulation training from Laurie Hartman, DO. Additionally, he completed a sports therapy program with NASMI and obtained a mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT) certification from the McKenzie Institute. Pieter is also certified in dry needling by the American Academy for Manipulative Therapy. Furthering their expertise, Pieter earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions. Moreover, Pieter is certified in functional movement screening (FMS), instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), blood flow restricting training, cupping, and kinesiology taping (KT).
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
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