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ACL Injury, Surgery, and Rehabilitation: A Science-Based and Evidence-Informed Approach
ACL Injury, Surgery, and Rehabilitation: A Science-Based and Evidence-Informed Approach

Given the modifications and advancements in ACL surgical procedures and the proliferation of research on interventions and outcomes, many clinicians find it difficult to keep apprised of the latest evidence and integrate this new information into their clinical practice. Decisions regarding which patients are appropriate for non-operative management of an ACL-deficient knee, how to safely progress patients through a criterion-based guideline, and when to provide recommendations for a safe return back to sports after ACL injury or reconstruction are challenging. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will be able to use the knowledge and skills outlined in this course with their patients after ACL injury or surgery to maximize patients’ responses to exercise at their current functional level while minimizing risk of injury to the healing tissue(s).
ACL Injury, Surgery, and Rehabilitation: A Science-Based and Evidence-Informed Approach, 2nd Edition
ACL Injury, Surgery, and Rehabilitation: A Science-Based and Evidence-Informed Approach, 2nd Edition

About the Course:
The purpose of this intermediate-level course is to provide physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with an overview of the etiology and risk factors of isolated ACL injuries; to discuss pertinent clinical examination, classification, and prognosis after ACL injuries and reconstruction; and to review interventions relevant to successful outcomes after injury or surgery.
Achilles Tendon Rupture & Recovery: Evidence-Based Practice
Achilles Tendon Rupture & Recovery: Evidence-Based Practice

This course will describe relevant anatomy as it is related to an achilles tendon rupture and the rehabilitation involved in the recovery process following surgical and non-surgical management. A review of Achilles tendinopathy and treatment options will also be included in this course and it will also provide an overview of the surgical procedure.
Adhesive Capsulitis: Physical Therapy Examination, Diagnosis, and Intervention, 2nd Edition
Adhesive Capsulitis: Physical Therapy Examination, Diagnosis, and Intervention, 2nd Edition

About the Course:
This intermediate level course developed for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants, describes the most recent findings in functional anatomy of the shoulder, provides an overview of adhesive capsulitis, including its etiology and epidemiology, and offers an up-to-date, evidence-based foundation for the diagnosis and intervention of adhesive capsulitis.
Adhesive Capsulitis: Physical Therapy Examination, Diagnosis, and Intervention, Updated
Adhesive Capsulitis: Physical Therapy Examination, Diagnosis, and Intervention, Updated

About the Course:
This intermediate-level course developed for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants reviews the functional anatomy of the shoulder; provides an overview of adhesive capsulitis, including its etiology and epidemiology; and offers an up-to-date, evidence-based foundation for the diagnosis and intervention of adhesive capsulitis.
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Medical Overview and Rehabilitation Management, 2nd ed
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Medical Overview and Rehabilitation Management, 2nd ed

About the Course:
The purpose of this course is to provide useful, pragmatic information to rehabilitation therapists to facilitate successful rehabilitation for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Too often, those with dementia are excluded from rehabilitation opportunities based on the assumption that they will not benefit, or they are given a brief trial of rehabilitation that does not take into consideration the special needs of this population and, as a result, they do not make gains. This course will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and its medical management, practical information on optimal interactions with individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease, research findings related to motor learning in this population, existing evidence on rehabilitation with individuals with dementia, and strategies to facilitate successful outcomes.
An Overview of Hip and Knee Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist, Updated
An Overview of Hip and Knee Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist, Updated

About the Course:
Due to the anatomy and importance of the essential functions of the hips and knees, severe pain in either one or both of these areas can have a direct adverse effect on everyday life and can severely reduce quality of life. There is a biomechanical reliance on each of these joints to function optimally during activities of daily living. Approximately 22% of the general population suffers from knee pain, and knee and hip pain are even more common in older people (Damen, 2019). Disruption in either one can result in aberrant movements of the other, and they rely on coordination and common nerve and muscular performance during ambulation. This course will focus on these two joints individually and as they relate to each other, and discuss various symptoms, treatments, and effective plans of treatment for optimum patient outcome.
An Overview of Oncology Rehabilitation, Updated
An Overview of Oncology Rehabilitation, Updated

About the Course:
As more patients participate in oncology rehabilitation, it is important for physical therapists to understand the precautions, contraindications, and appropriate treatment methods for this population. This intermediate-level course will familiarize the physical therapist with the different forms of cancer, as well as the risk factors and rehabilitation protocols for the care of the oncology patient. The target audience for this education program is physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who are interested in oncology rehabilitation.
Breast Cancer: Contemporary Rehabilitation Strategies
Breast Cancer: Contemporary Rehabilitation Strategies

About the Course:
The purpose of this intermediate-level course is to provide a critical review of current evidence to inform physical therapy best practice for the breast cancer patient population. Upon fulfilling the course objectives, practitioners will be prepared to develop an evidence-based approach to the evaluation and treatment of individuals with breast cancer throughout the survivorship continuum.
Cerebral Palsy Across the Lifespan, 2nd ed
Cerebral Palsy Across the Lifespan, 2nd ed

About the Course:
This intermediate-level course provides updated, evidence- based information for physical therapists and occupational therapists who work with individuals who have cerebral palsy. This course will be particularly helpful to clinicians who have not recently reviewed the literature related to cerebral palsy and to those who do not frequently provide physical therapy services for this population. Physical therapists who received their training before the profession’s move to doctoral-level training may also find this course helpful because of its focus on the clinical reasoning skills that are necessary when patients can directly access physical therapists without physician referral. Most physical therapists and occupational therapists in pediatric clinical settings will encounter individuals with cerebral palsy. Because pediatric and school-based clinical services typically end by the age of 21, physical therapists and occupational therapists who provide treatment in adult therapy settings also need to be competent in treating this rapidly growing segment of the adult population. Physical and occupational therapists who work with this heterogeneous population need to be aware of the many factors critical to clinical decision making. This course will address prevalence, etiology, diagnosis, classification, examination, evaluation, prognosis, interventions, and outcomes for individuals with cerebral palsy across the lifespan. Because the body of literature related to this diagnosis is extensive, this course will provide an overview of the most salient current issues that impact the clinical decisions and care provided by physical therapists and occupational therapists. Clinicians who desire a more in-depth understanding of cerebral palsy are encouraged to pursue applicable resources and references more extensively.
Chronic Illness and Depression- PT
Chronic Illness and Depression- PT

About the Course:
This basic-level course addresses the knowledge gap by providing rehabilitation professionals with an overview of the co-occurrence of depression and chronic conditions and identifying challenges in screening and referring adults with chronic conditions and depression. It provides explanations for potential causes of and contributing factors to depression unique to individuals with chronic medical conditions. Although individuals with chronic conditions are at increased risk for depression, this course also explores factors that may enhance such individuals’ well-being and diminish the likelihood of depression.
Clinical Mentorship: Teaching and Learning Strategies in Clinical Practice
Clinical Mentorship: Teaching and Learning Strategies in Clinical Practice

About the Course:
The purpose of this intermediate-level course is to provide foundational concepts of effective clinical teaching and learning, including teaching strategies and student assessment in the clinical education environment for physical therapists. To become an effective teacher in a complex and uncertain environment such as clinical practice, one needs to demonstrate essential teaching principles, adapt to the learning needs of the student to facilitate learning, and assess the learner’s (student or new professional) knowledge, skills, and abilities to determine readiness to enter clinical practice. Upon completion of this course, the participant will gain exposure to effective teaching tools to use in the clinical setting, strategies to facilitate the clinical reasoning process of the student, and assessment of student learning during the clinical experience. This course is recommended for clinical instructors in physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
Common Chronic Health Conditions Associated With Aging
Common Chronic Health Conditions Associated With Aging

About the Course
This course is designed to assist healthcare professionals in encouraging, teaching, and guiding older adults with chronic conditions to practice healthy lifestyles. This course explores common chronic conditions associated with aging, and discusses how healthcare professionals can help older adults manage these conditions and enhance health. Included is a look at the emotional effects of coping with loss, disability, and chronic conditions. Depression and bereavement are described, along with the stages of grief and methods of distinguishing among them. Because the incidence of cancer increases with age, preventive cancer screening and prevention guidelines for older adults are presented. Prevention, treatment of, and coping with such common problems as hearing loss, hypertension, and incontinence are also discussed. Because stroke, arthritis, and osteoporosis all have the potential to negatively affect functional status, these conditions are also reviewed to help promote healthy aging.
Concussion Management: A Comprehensive Evidence-Based Approach for the Physical Therapist
Concussion Management: A Comprehensive Evidence-Based Approach for the Physical Therapist

About the Course:
This intermediate course is designed for practicing physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who work with individuals with acute and chronic concussions. This course will be most beneficial for the clinician who has a basic knowledge of concussion and concussion management, but has not recently reviewed the current literature in concussion care that includes the significant changes in the classification of concussion and the approach to diagnosis that considers the complexity of concussion and the need for individualized patient-centered care.
Conservative and Surgical Management of the Osteoarthritic Hand and Wrist
Conservative and Surgical Management of the Osteoarthritic Hand and Wrist

About the Course:
This intermediate-level course provides physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with a detailed overview of the pathophysiology and mechanics of the joints of the hand of those diagnosed with OA. The course offers practitioners in-depth knowledge of several of the most common medical and evidence-based practices and provides instruction for technique application in physical therapy examination and evaluation, as well as intervention.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) 101 For Healthcare Professionals
Coronavirus (COVID-19) 101 For Healthcare Professionals

About the Course
Coronavirus, caused by COVID-19, is a rapidly developing disease. As this disease continues to expand and engulf communities across the United States, it is critical that healthcare professionals become informed of the national standards of care provided by the Centers for Disease Control and other authoritative agencies. This basic-level course to provides the latest standardized information that is known about the identification, care, and prevention of the disease.
Cultural and Linguistic Competency for Physical Therapists, Updated
Cultural and Linguistic Competency for Physical Therapists, Updated

About the Course:
This course will discuss the rationale for cultural and linguistic competence, the impact and scope of race and culture on health disparities, strategies for cultural competence, and ways to reduce language barriers in clinical practice.
Ethical Issues and Decision Making 2nd Edition
Ethical Issues and Decision Making 2nd Edition

About the Course:
This intermediate level course provides physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with an updated primer on the study of ethics and ethical behaviors as they apply to physical therapy practice. The course is designed to help clinicians effectively and efficiently integrate ethical decision making into their clinical practice.
Ethical Practices with Older Adults, Revised Updated 1st Edition
Ethical Practices with Older Adults, Revised Updated 1st Edition

About the Course:
The number of older adults (age 65 and older) living in the United States is growing rapidly. Almost 60 million older adults were living in the United States in 2016. This number is projected to rise to over 72 million by 2030, when approximately one in five U.S. residents will be age 65 or older. The rapid growth of the older population results from multiple factors including medical advances, life-prolonging technologies, and the aging of the Baby Boom generation (whose members began turning 65 years old in 2011).
In coming years, healthcare professionals will face this aging of the population, along with the accompanying health and economic challenges. The purpose of this course is to highlight ethical issues that may confront healthcare and behavioral health professionals working with older adults and their families as these individuals near the end of life. Many of these issues are related to advances in medical technologies that have occurred over the past several decades (and that continue to be developed) and have led to increasingly complex choices. The course will provide background on ethical frameworks and principles used in healthcare settings for guidance in resolving ethical problems. This course will also identify major ethical issues concerning older adults and healthcare decisions and provide a model for addressing ethical dilemmas in healthcare settings.
This basic-level course is written for healthcare professionals, including nurses, social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, occupational and physical therapy practitioners, and respiratory therapists. Other healthcare professionals who work with older adults and on interdisciplinary teams will also find the information presented useful to their practice.
Evidence-Based Management of Knee Osteoarthritis
Evidence-Based Management of Knee Osteoarthritis

About the Course:
The purpose of this intermediate level course is to provide physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with up-to date, evidence-based information pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of knee OA. Although this course will be most applicable to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who work with older individuals in outpatient settings, the increased incidence of OA makes the information in this course relevant to therapists in a variety of settings. Even therapists who specialize and treat patients in areas other than orthopaedic settings will likely encounter individuals whose OA affects their participation, mobility, or function.
Examination and Management of the Client With Parkinson's Disease, 2nd Edition
Examination and Management of the Client With Parkinson's Disease, 2nd Edition

About the Course:
The purpose of this course is to provide licensed practitioners with information concerning the current state of medical errors, the impact of medical errors on the safety of patients, and the importance of establishing and working in a culture of safety. Contributing causes and types of medical errors are reviewed. Strategies to reduce or prevent medical errors and improve patient outcomes are presented. Methods to identify, analyze, and report medical errors are reviewed, populations at risk for medical errors are identified, and patient safety initiatives including education for the public and healthcare professionals are explored.
Examination and Management of the Client With Parkinson's Disease, Updated
Examination and Management of the Client With Parkinson's Disease, Updated

About the Course:
This intermediate-level course is designed to provide physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with the information needed to appropriately examine and treat the client with Parkinson’s disease (PD), including differential diagnosis of individuals who exhibit signs and symptoms indicative of PD. In addition, the learner will be able to manage clients with PD by designing a comprehensive treatment program based on the use of appropriate outcome measures. Equipped with the most current evidence, the learner will be able to discuss and critically evaluate interventions directed at the specific body structure and function, activity, and participation deficits associated with PD.
Examination and Treatment of Peripheral Vestibular Disorders, Updated
Examination and Treatment of Peripheral Vestibular Disorders, Updated

About the Course:
The purpose of this course is to educate the practicing physical therapist on the management of patients with peripheral vestibular disorders in order to expand their current practice skill set into the subspecialty of vestibular rehabilitation. This will be accomplished through knowledge of functional anatomy of the vestibular system and current methods of evidence-based examination and the process of differential assessment to determine effective treatment of common peripheral vestibular disorders, or when referral is appropriate.
Exercise Prescription Management of the Older Adult: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2nd Edition
Exercise Prescription Management of the Older Adult: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2nd Edition

About the Course:
This intermediate level course is designed to educate PTs and PTAs on the implementation of exercise prescriptions in older adults. This course will review the multiple age-related systemic changes that take place in the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and musculoskeletal systems and describe how exercise may mitigate these changes. This course will also provide recommended exercise prescriptions according to the most recent American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for older adults and discuss common barriers for exercise participation in older adults.
Functional Assessment of the Older Adult, 2nd Edition
Functional Assessment of the Older Adult, 2nd Edition

About the Course:
Adults age 65 and older represent the fastest growing population both in the United States and in the world. Physical therapy practitioners and other rehabilitation providers play a pivotal role in maximizing function, participation, and well-being for older adults. This intermediate-level course will enable physical therapy practitioners to understand and assess functional performance in older adults using a multidimensional approach. Client factors (including physical, cognitive, and psychosocial factors) and their impact on performance skills will be reviewed.
HIV/AIDS: An Overview for Rehabilitation Professionals
HIV/AIDS: An Overview for Rehabilitation Professionals

About the Course
This course provides rehabilitation professionals with an understanding of the transmission and prevention of HIV, the care of persons with HIV, and the issues of living with HIV. Recent changes in terminology and staging are covered. Legal and ethical issues, including recent changes in testing, confidentiality, and reporting requirements are discussed.
Heart Failure: Implications for Diagnosis, Medical Management, and Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition
Heart Failure: Implications for Diagnosis, Medical Management, and Rehabilitation, 2nd Edition

About the Course:
This intermediate-level course provides rehabilitation therapists and therapy assistants with an opportunity to review the normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system, the pathophysiology of heart failure, and current medical, surgical, and therapy-based interventions. Appropriate for all therapy-based clinicians who work with persons with heart failure, this intermediate-level course reviews basic examination skills before progressing to the more advanced skills of auscultation and exercise testing interpretation.
Home Health Therapy: Using OASIS, Updated
Home Health Therapy: Using OASIS, Updated

About the Course:
The purpose of this course is to provide home healthcare physical therapists and speech-language pathologists with the information they need to understand the significance and importance of effectively using the OASIS instrument in order to deliver comprehensive, compassionate, patient-focused, and cost-sensitive skilled services in the home environment. The home health therapist will be able to use the OASIS information provided in this course to create a basis for the plan of care, to measure the patient’s progress in meeting the established home healthcare goals, and to meet the regulatory requirements for quality reporting and reimbursement.
Human Trafficking: Overview for Healthcare Professionals- PT
Human Trafficking: Overview for Healthcare Professionals- PT

About the Course
This intermediate level course for healthcare professionals is an introduction into the complex crime of human trafficking, with a focus on sex and labor trafficking and the common symptoms and conditions that occur in trafficked persons. The course provides insights into the facts surrounding human trafficking and relevant health risks for the trafficked person.
Introduction to Wheelchair Seating and Positioning
Introduction to Wheelchair Seating and Positioning

About the Course:
This course, designed to provide the healthcare practitioner with a broad overview of the assessment and provision of wheelchair seating, is written at a basic to intermediate-level for the occupational and physical therapist who have little or no experience in this specialty practice area. Many people require the use of a wheelchair for dependent or independent mobility, and each wheelchair provides some form of seating. Wheelchair seating directly affects a client’s position, which in turn affects function for all of that person’s daily tasks. It is essential that occupational therapy practitioners be able to competently participate as members of the interprofessional team in determining the optimal seating and wheeled mobility interventions for a particular client. Common diagnoses for a client using a wheelchair include cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophies.
Lower Limb Amputation: Outpatient Community-Based Rehabilitation
Lower Limb Amputation: Outpatient Community-Based Rehabilitation

About the Course:
This home study course is focused on the community-based rehabilitation of people with lower limb amputation and is intended for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. The course is of intermediate level difficulty, but provides a brief introduction to basic information about lower limb amputation and prosthetics. Information regarding all systems relevant to amputation rehabilitation with current evidence-based concepts for risk assessment and suggestions for out-patient rehabilitation activities are presented. Knowledge obtained through this course can be used by physical therapy professionals to improve the community-based care and clinical outcomes for people with lower limb amputations.
Oh My Aching Scar: Scar Tissue Pain
Oh My Aching Scar: Scar Tissue Pain

Scars have special consequences on the body. Scars restrict mobility, pull on fascia and negatively influence the body in many ways which can create pain no matter the age of the scar. Chronic pain has been difficult to diagnose and treat for health care professionals. This video course will explain the relationship of scar formation and pain along with the causation of symptoms for the scar tissue population. The hows and whys will be explored for both internal and external causes with up-to-date research from experts in the field.
This on-demand video course.
Osteoarthritis of the Hip: Rehabilitation and Treatment Strategies, 2nd Edition
Osteoarthritis of the Hip: Rehabilitation and Treatment Strategies, 2nd Edition

About the Course:
This intermediate-level course is designed to provide physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with a comprehensive overview of current evidence-based treatment strategies for patients with Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip joint. The course reviews the pathomechanical changes that are associated with hip OA and discusses nonmodifiable and modifiable risk factors.
Pain Assessment and Management: Role of the PT
Pain Assessment and Management: Role of the PT

About the Course:
This basic-level course provides an overview of pain, the physiology of pain, its impact on economic and personal status, and pain assessment and treatment.
Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis and Treatment

About the Course:
The purpose of this course is to educate physical therapists about the most successful evaluation and treatment techniques available at this time. This course will cover the function of the plantar fascia, differential diagnosis of plantar fasciitis, special tests used, the most common risk factors to develop plantar fasciitis, a review of the most effective treatments and case studies to demonstrate practical application.
Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Preventing Falls in Older Adults

About the Course:
An older adult falls every second of every day, with more than 29 million falls occurring in 2014, resulting in more than 7 million injuries. This intermediate-level course provides healthcare professionals in the areas of physical and occupational therapy with the knowledge they need to successfully identify those at risk for falls, assess individuals, and develop interventions targeted at reducing fall risk in older adults. Although therapists may be aware of the need to assess and treat older adults for risk for falls, they may not be fully abreast of approaches that are supported by evidence and are proven to truly reduce the incidence of falls.
Promoting Healthy Aging for the Older Adult
Promoting Healthy Aging for the Older Adult

About the Course
The demographic changes of the United States have created an urgent need for more healthcare professionals educated in the care of older adults. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by the year 2050, 89 million Americans will be 65 years of age or older. In fact, 20% of older adults will represent the U.S. population by 2030. According to the AOA, adults aged 65 and older will outnumber children 5 years of age and younger in the years to come. This rapidly aging population is challenging the health care system to come up with ways to meet the needs of older adults and set the stage for developing a healthier society.
This course is designed to assist healthcare professionals in encouraging, teaching, and guiding older adults to actively practice healthy lifestyles. This course allows professional registered nurses, along with all other healthcare professionals that work with older adults to gain additional knowledge in geriatrics and be able to provide satisfactory care to improve outcomes for older adults. Healthcare professionals will be able to recognize the needs of older adult clients and develop person-centered plans to support optimal living and promote healthy aging. Additionally, this course will set the stage for developing a healthier society for all to age well and successfully.
Rotator Cuff Injuries and Interventions: A Physical Therapy Perspective
Rotator Cuff Injuries and Interventions: A Physical Therapy Perspective

About the Course:
The purpose of this course is to provide physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with a current, comprehensive overview of rotator cuff injuries and the role of physical therapy examination, diagnosis and interventions, as well as review alternative and surgical approaches to the problem. This course will provide an in-depth review of relevant shoulder anatomy and biomechanics, examine potential causes for rotator cuff pathology, describe treatment techniques commonly used in individuals with rotator cuff pathology, and review indications and complications relating to rotator cuff surgery. The focus of this intermediate level course is to explore the current best evidence to assist in reducing the deficits in knowledge related to the cause of rotator cuff pathology, provide updated evidence related to diagnostic accuracy and effective interventions while highlighting the areas still in need of future research.
Running Injuries
Running Injuries

About the Course:
The purpose of this intermediate-level course for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants is to improve evaluation skills and intervention selection regarding running-related injuries. To achieve this, this course will (1) review the impact of running injuries and contributing factors, (2) discuss the underlying theories that have shaped current and emerging assessment methods and treatments, and (3) detail appropriate tests and protocols for evaluation and treatment of the injured runner.
Screening for Medical Conditions and Adverse Drug Reactions
Screening for Medical Conditions and Adverse Drug Reactions

About the Course:
The purpose of this course is to train physical and occupational therapists and physical and occupational therapy assistants (referred to collectively in this course as therapists) in how to identify clusters of clinical findings that suggest an adverse drug reaction or the presence of serious medical pathology beyond the scope of practice for a therapist, regardless of the practice setting. This course is designed for therapists with limited background or training in screening techniques who are interested in learning how to screen patients for serious medical pathology and adverse drug reactions.
Supporting Aging in Place: A Physical Therapist's Toolkit
Supporting Aging in Place: A Physical Therapist's Toolkit

About the Course:
This intermediate level course is designed to assist physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in evaluating, planning, and preparing their older adult clients to age in place. This toolkit will highlight the role physical therapy plays in enhancing the quality of life for older adults and to allow them to participate in meaningful activities while remaining in their homes as they age and make the necessary modifications to do so.
Telehealth for Physical and Occupational Therapy
Telehealth for Physical and Occupational Therapy

About the Course:
This beginner’s level course will teach practitioners how to set up and complete telehealth sessions for a physical or occupational therapy practice, primarily focusing on how to evaluate, monitor, and treat patients remotely.
Total Hip Arthroplasty: Current Concepts in Pre- and Postsurgical PT
Total Hip Arthroplasty: Current Concepts in Pre- and Postsurgical PT

About the Course:
This intermediate-level course is relevant for physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) who are new to the field of orthopedics as well as more seasoned counterparts. With many changes in the total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedure, such as the surgical approach used, variations in different materials for the prostheses, and updates in the fixation methods used, it is important that the clinician be aware of these changes when working with patients who have undergone THA. Additionally, clinicians should be aware of the growing body of research supporting the role of PT both pre- and postoperatively with this growing population.
Total Knee Arthroplasty: Current Concepts in Physical Therapy Management
Total Knee Arthroplasty: Current Concepts in Physical Therapy Management

About the Course:
In the United States, total knee arthroplasty is one of the most common elective surgical procedures with more than 700,000 procedures performed each year. Research is ongoing, but most experts contend that for the most successful postoperative outcome, rehabilitation is an essential component of recovery. Physical therapists must have an in-depth knowledge of current best practice for this population to maximize their return to function and quality of life. Additionally, with the emergence of new reimbursement models for Total Joint Replacement care, it is essential for physical therapy practitioners to utilize the most appropriate outcome measures in data collection and reporting. The purpose of this intermediate level course is to provide physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with a comprehensive overview of the many considerations surrounding knee replacement surgery, including the relevant anatomy, epidemiology, patient selection criteria, surgical considerations, common postoperative complications, and rehabilitation strategies. This course discusses the pre and postoperative patient management, rehabilitation goals and treatment in the acute, post-acute, and functional recovery stages. This course, which is relevant for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants, provides evidence-based research that supports rehabilitation treatment methods and outcomes following total knee arthroplasty while highlighting the areas in need of further study.
Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Overview for Physical Therapists, 2nd Edition
Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Overview for Physical Therapists, 2nd Edition

About the Course:
This basic level course provides an overview of PTSD for physical therapists working in a variety of roles and settings. This course addresses basic information regarding PTSD, including DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, etiology, incidence, risk factors, interventions and treatment methods. Though detailed assessment and treatment of PTSD is outside of the physical therapist’s scope of practice, PTSD will impact the patient’s quality of life. In order to provide holistic care to the patient, physical therapists need to be able to screen and refer patients appropriately and understand the treatments that help them recover.
Addressing Emotional Regulation with Mindfulness in Pediatrics
Addressing Emotional Regulation with Mindfulness in Pediatrics

Aging Process: What is Happening to the Body and What Does it Mean?
Aging Process: What is Happening to the Body and What Does it Mean?

Aquatic Spinal Therapy and Core Training. An Integrated Approach
Aquatic Spinal Therapy and Core Training. An Integrated Approach

“Aquatic Spinal Therapy and Core Training, An Integrated Approach” is an informative course for those health professionals who would like to expand their orthopedic spinal/core aquatic therapy skills or for those who are new to orthopedic aquatic therapy. This course will present spinal/core connections with exercises focusing on increasing mobility, improving stability, strength, and motor control. By integrating an aquatic and land-based approach to spinal/core therapy clinicians can help clients progress quicker and more comfortably with improved outcomes.
This course is an on-demand, video course.
Aquatic Upper Extremity Training, An Integrated Approach
Aquatic Upper Extremity Training, An Integrated Approach

Aquatic Upper Extremity Training, An Integrated Approach is an informative course for those health professionals who would like to expand their orthopedic upper extremity aquatic therapy skills or for those who are new to orthopedic aquatic therapy. This course will present upper quarter connections with exercises focusing on increasing mobility, improving stability, strength, and motor control. By integrating an aquatic and land based approach to upper extremity therapy clinicians can help clients progress quicker and more comfortably with improved outcomes.
This course is an on-demand, video course.
Behavior Management in Adults and Adolescents with Neurological Disorders
Behavior Management in Adults and Adolescents with Neurological Disorders

Cognitive Therapy during a Pandemic
Cognitive Therapy during a Pandemic

Combined Training: Designing Effective Multi-Goal Exercise Programs
Combined Training: Designing Effective Multi-Goal Exercise Programs

DBS (Dormant Butt Syndrome) – All about Glutes
DBS (Dormant Butt Syndrome) – All about Glutes

Designing Resistance Training Programs for Muscle Strength and Power
Designing Resistance Training Programs for Muscle Strength and Power

Direct Access: Foundations of Medical Screening
Direct Access: Foundations of Medical Screening

Direct Access: Systems-Based Approach to Medical Screening
Direct Access: Systems-Based Approach to Medical Screening

Disorders of the Spine: An Evidence Based Approach to Detect Serious Spinal Pathology
Disorders of the Spine: An Evidence Based Approach to Detect Serious Spinal Pathology

About the Course
Delaying proper treatment due to poor diagnosis is detrimental to a patient’s well-being. The sooner a patient with a non-musculoskeletal issue is referred to the correct practitioner, the sooner the patient will receive the best and most appropriate treatment. This dynamic course explores serious pathologies and disorders of the spine. Demonstration of appropriate physical tests and scans for the spine are presented, along with the latest evidence in screening and physical testing. Explore evaluative processes to improve awareness of differential diagnosis and test results. Participants will walk away with thorough knowledge of appropriate treatments and screenings for patients with musculoskeletal issues of the trunk and spine.
Dynamic Seating: Moving Beyond Static Wheelchair Seating
Dynamic Seating: Moving Beyond Static Wheelchair Seating

Evaluation and Treatment of Pelvic-Hip Complex
Evaluation and Treatment of Pelvic-Hip Complex

Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex
Evaluation and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex

Evaluation of Global Movement Dysfunction through NeuroFascial Patterns
Evaluation of Global Movement Dysfunction through NeuroFascial Patterns

Executive Function Strategies for Parents
Executive Function Strategies for Parents

Family Education and Counseling in Neuro Rehab
Family Education and Counseling in Neuro Rehab

Growth Mindset versus Fixed Mindset_Video
Growth Mindset versus Fixed Mindset_Video

Clinicians working with students struggling at grade level are committed to raising their student’s achievement ability by creating opportunities to learn. In this course, clinicians will learn new techniques that can help support, motivate, and encourage these students without enabling them. Clinicians can do much to minimize “learned helpless” behavior that many of these students exhibit. This course will indicate how to offer support to parents and partner with them to cultivate a healthy learning mindset which will ultimately lead children to develop academic skills that are self-directed.
Implicit Bias Education and Training for Healthcare Professionals
Implicit Bias Education and Training for Healthcare Professionals

Implicit bias is a learned automatic stereotype that can be unintentional. It can be deeply ingrained, seemingly associative and has the potential to influence behavior. Every healthcare professional, regardless of what, where and how they practice cares for people from various backgrounds. This course will present evidence-based implicit bias training for healthcare professionals as well and medical and birthing centers.
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Lower Quarter
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Lower Quarter

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Upper Quarter
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Upper Quarter

Interprofessional Assessment and Treatment of Deficits from COVID-19
Interprofessional Assessment and Treatment of Deficits from COVID-19

Furthermore, this course expounds on the persistent symptoms and deficits the client experiences following their diagnosis and recovery from COVID-19. Finally, this course reviews reimbursement and documentation principles to ensure efficacy in this area by healthcare providers.
Kinesiology Taping for Orthopedic Conditions
Kinesiology Taping for Orthopedic Conditions

Latest Developments in Locomotor Training
Latest Developments in Locomotor Training

Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 in Post-Acute and Residential Care Settings
Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 in Post-Acute and Residential Care Settings

Microaggressions and Mental Health in Therapy Settings
Microaggressions and Mental Health in Therapy Settings

Multiple Sclerosis: The Basics
Multiple Sclerosis: The Basics

Optimizing Outcomes in Rehabilitation: Motor Learning Principles and Beyond
Optimizing Outcomes in Rehabilitation: Motor Learning Principles and Beyond

Primary Care Medicine: A Symptoms-Based Approach to Medical Screening
Primary Care Medicine: A Symptoms-Based Approach to Medical Screening

Providing Control of Devices in the Environment for Play, Independence, and Participation
Providing Control of Devices in the Environment for Play, Independence, and Participation

Rehabilitation Following Surgery to the Biceps
Rehabilitation Following Surgery to the Biceps

Rehabilitation of Adhesive Capsulitis
Rehabilitation of Adhesive Capsulitis

Rehabilitation of Non-Surgical SLAP Disorders
Rehabilitation of Non-Surgical SLAP Disorders

Resilience Training and its Role in Helping Young Clients Overcome Adversity
Resilience Training and its Role in Helping Young Clients Overcome Adversity

Seating Solutions for Clients with Increased Muscle Tone
Seating Solutions for Clients with Increased Muscle Tone

Seating Solutions in Aged Care
Seating Solutions in Aged Care

Seating and Mobility for the Pediatric Population
Seating and Mobility for the Pediatric Population

Soft Tissue Work for Complications of TKA
Soft Tissue Work for Complications of TKA

Team Approach for Maximizing Neurorehabilitation
Team Approach for Maximizing Neurorehabilitation

The Aging Patient: Dementia Assessment and Staging
The Aging Patient: Dementia Assessment and Staging

The Aging Patient: Introduction to Dementia
The Aging Patient: Introduction to Dementia

The Importance of Early Mobility in Child Development
The Importance of Early Mobility in Child Development

Therapist's Guide to Joint Rehab for the Knee, Hip, and Shoulder
Therapist's Guide to Joint Rehab for the Knee, Hip, and Shoulder

In this course, renowned board-certified orthopedic specialist, Dr. John O’Halloran, guides healthcare professionals on a history of joint replacement for the shoulder, hip, and knee . Beginning with an overview of the facts and figures of the Baby Boomer generation, ideal candidates for the various types of joint replacements, the course explores advantages of therapeutic rehabilitation and facts and figures about arthritis and its treatment. The course explains the significant recent surgical changes in joint replacement today versus yesteryear and how they impact today’s rehab professional. By the end of this course, healthcare professionals will learn 20 new exercises and gain a comprehensive understanding of many facets of total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) including statistical data, surgical techniques, both traditional and investigational, rehabilitation and outcomes as well as future implications.
This course is a video, on-demand course.
Tilted off Axis: Managing Issues with Verticality
Tilted off Axis: Managing Issues with Verticality

Two-Dimensional Motion Analysis of Movement Disorders
Two-Dimensional Motion Analysis of Movement Disorders

Understanding and Treating Multiple Sclerosis
Understanding and Treating Multiple Sclerosis

Maryland Physical Therapy CE Packages
Convenient packages designed to help meet your Maryland Physical Therapy home study requirements.
Maryland Physical Therapy Full Requirement 30-hour Package
Maryland Physical Therapy Full Requirement 30-hour Package

Included Courses:
- Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Medical Overview and Rehabilitation Management, 2nd ed 4
- Chronic Illness and Depression- PT 3
- Evidence-Based Management of Knee Osteoarthritis 4
- Examination and Management of the Client With Parkinson's Disease, 2nd Edition 5
- Exercise Prescription Management of the Older Adult: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2nd Edition 5
- Functional Assessment of the Older Adult, 2nd Edition 4
- Preventing Falls in Older Adults 5
Maryland PTA Full CE Requirement 20-Hour Package
Maryland PTA Full CE Requirement 20-Hour Package

Included Courses:
- Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: Medical Overview and Rehabilitation Management, 2nd ed 4
- Conservative and Surgical Management of the Osteoarthritic Hand and Wrist 5
- Exercise Prescription Management of the Older Adult: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2nd Edition 5
- Preventing Falls in Older Adults 5
- Telehealth for Physical and Occupational Therapy 1
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