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Prevention and Treatment of Hip Fractures - 2/10/2027

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Course Overview
This comprehensive course, designed for healthcare professionals, delves into the prevention and treatment of hip fractures, integrating the latest research to optimize patient outcomes. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the different types of hip fractures, their characteristics, and treatment options. The course covers both surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation approaches, detailing the phases of recovery and strategies for preventing hip fractures. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to distinguish between different types of hip fractures, understand the rehabilitation process, and implement preventative strategies to enhance patient care.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Distinguish the differences between the different types of hip fractures including the characteristics and treatment for each. 
  • Investigate the postoperative hip precautions to activities of daily living.  
  • Debate the rehabilitation approaches for the surgical and non-surgical client.

About the Author/Presenter 
Dr. Ryan Wadas PT, DPT earned his bachelor's degree in human biology from the University of Kansas and his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Wadas has over 12 years of outpatient orthopedic PT experience, the majority of which he served as a clinical instructor working with PT and PTA students. He also has 10 years of experience in academics; Dr. Wadas is currently a professor at South University’s PTA program in Tampa, FL with 7 years as adjunct faculty at Nova Southeastern University’s DPT program in Clearwater, FL. Dr. Wadas has advanced training and coursework in spinal manipulation through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT), the McKenzie Method to Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), vestibular therapy training, Myofascial Practitioner Cupping Certification, and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).   


Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
Colibri Healthcare 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):  
 Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

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