Chapter 8: Knee Osteoarthritis: Overview, NonSurgical/Surgical Management and Physical Therapy Treatment 149 [2 CC hours] Knee OA is prevalent in today’s society with the active aging population. Physical therapists play an important role in
restoring function for these patients with nonsurgical and postoperative interventions. Chapter 9: Pharmaceuticals and Physical Therapy: Movement with Medication [4 CC hours] Physical therapy and pharmacology have operated alongside each other for thousands of years. This course will prioritize essential components regarding pharmaceutical principles and will discuss common pharmaceutical categories relative to application in physical therapy clinical settings. Chapter 10: Plantar Fasciitis: Diagnosis and Treatment [1 CC hour] 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. Chapter 11: Therapeutic Yoga after Knee Replacement
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[1 CC hour] Knowledge of safe and effective evidence-based yoga poses for knee rehabilitation can assist physical therapists in prescribing therapeutic exercises after Total Knee Replacement. Chapter 12: Total Shoulder Arthroscopy and Reverse Total Arthroscopy: What Physical Therapists Need to Know 192 [2 CC hours] Shoulder arthroplasty is the treatment of choice for severe degenerative joint disease. It is important for physical therapists to understand complications that may occur following these types of surgical procedures. This course will discuss the components of physical therapy rehabilitation following a total shoulder replacement.
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Book Code: PTCA2624
PHYSICAL THERAPY CONTINUING EDUCATION
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