Ohio PTA CE Package
Included Courses
Courses included in this package. Click on a course to learn more.
- ACL Rehabilitation: A Review of Current Treatment Approaches 4
Course release date: 7/8/2024
About the Course
As technology, surgical techniques, and graft options continue to evolve with regards to ACL reconstruction, sports medicine professionals must stay abreast of changes within the literature to assure proper rehabilitation of athletes. The instructor provides a review of the current literature as it pertains to current controversies in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction rehabilitation. Some of the topics to be covered throughout this course include the need for surgical reconstruction, graft choice options, functional bracing, rehabilitation techniques, and return to play decision making. Participants will review the possible benefits of inclusion of a neuromuscular injury prevention program while taking a closer look at appropriate rehabilitation exercises to integrate during different stages of post-operative recovery. Individuals will be able to distinguish between different types of functional tests, which will allow sports medicine professionals to develop a more comprehensive return to play plan. Participants will be able to compare the recommended guidelines presented within the lecture to the participant’s current clinical practice while assessing the need for change within a specific patient population.
- Therapy Diagnosis & Management of Common Running Injuries 4
Course release date: 7/8/2024
About the Course
Evaluating and treating running injuries can pose a challenge for therapists. Running is a highly repetitive activity, and even minor biomechanical differences and musculoskeletal imbalances can be relevant. This course will look at analysis of running mechanics and outline important biomechanical considerations when evaluating and diagnosing runners. In addition, common running injuries will be outlined including symptoms, examination, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment. - Effective Evaluation and Treatment of Common Orthopedic Upper Extremity Diagnoses 4
Course release date: 1/6/2025
Course Overview
This course is intended for all healthcare professionals who care for patients of various ages with orthopedic needs resulting from injury, surgery, abnormal development, and any other cause of abnormal use or movement of the upper extremities. This can result in decreased function and independence secondary to lack of normal movement patterns of the upper extremities. This course is also for healthcare professionals seeking knowledge regarding evaluation and treatment methods for the most common orthopedic conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, hand, and fingers. Various effective evaluations and interventions will be shared to assist healthcare professionals with current and future patients to enhance independence for all areas of occupation including play, activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and more.