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Chapter 1: An Overview of Hip and Knee Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist, Updated [4 Contact Hours] 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. Chapter 2: Differential Diagnosis for Shoulder and Upper Extremity 16 [4 Contact Hours] 1 The purpose of this course is to improve the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the differential diagnosis of shoulder and upper extremity pain/conditions. Identification of red flag findings and systemic sources of upper extremity symptoms is outlined, and relevant clinical findings for the differential diagnosis of upper extremity conditions are presented. Chapter 3: Frozen Shoulder Management and Manual Treatment Strategies 49 [2 Contact Hours] Shoulder dysfunctions causing painful stiffness are endemic issues, causing clinical challenges and conflicting treatment guidelines. Common terminology of frozen shoulder and adhesive capsulitis share significant and long duration impairments. This advanced course reviews pathophysiology of these conditions, the natural history associated with idiopathic frozen shoulder and essential assessment findings. Chapter 4: Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment for Manual Therapists 63 [2 Contact Hours]
The course commences with an exploration of fundamental terminology and prevalent manual therapy techniques. Participants will review comprehensive orthopedic assessments covering the entire body. Course sections are structured to delve into typical tests utilized for differential diagnosis across major joints and their associated musculature. In addition, this course will provide manual therapy or stretching techniques for the positive result of a given dysfunction. Chapter 5: Therapeutic Exercise and the Older Adult: An Evidence-Based Approach, 3rd Edition [2 Contact Hours] This intermediate-level course is designed to educate occupational and physical therapy practitioners on the
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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, interstitial and musculoskeletal systems and describe how exercise may mitigate these changes. This course will also provide recommended exercise programs according to the most recent American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for older adults and discuss common barriers for exercise participation in older adults. It will also describe how changes after an exercise intervention can be measured by providing several clinical measures that can routinely and easily be implemented in clinical practice. Finally, this course will discuss special concerns, such as the need for medical screening prior to establishing a new exercise program, and special considerations when recommending exercise for individuals with comorbid conditions common in older populations, such as osteoarthritis, chronic pain, diabetes, dementia, and obesity. At the end of this course, practitioners should be able to comfortably recommend, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive exercise program for older adults. Chapter 6: Therapy Diagnosis & Management of Common Running Injuries 107 [4 Contact Hours] 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. Chapter 7: Understanding Plantar Fasciitis: A Multidisciplinary Approach 125 [2 Contact Hours] The purpose of this course is to identify what plantar fasciitis is and what methods we can use to treat it in our clients. We will examine the anatomy of the plantar fascia, its role in the movement of the foot and ankle, and what happens when it becomes inflamed. We will also examine techniques that can be used to treat it when our clients present with either acute or chronic plantar fasciitis, as well as some self-care tools they can use at home.
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