Maryland Physical Therapy & PTA Ebook Continuing Education

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Resistance Training for Different Populations [4 contact hours]

This course takes contemporary resistance training research for four distinct populations and shows the learner how to design safe and effective workouts for people with obesity, active aging , women over age 40, and athletes. By contrasting how resistance training is programmed for these different populations, learners are shown how to build safe and effective routines for each. 42 Return to Sport: Running Injuries in Student-Athletes [2 contact hours] This course focuses on commonly presented running injuries in student-athletes and how to effectively treat those injuries for return to sport. The course is designed for athletic trainers and allied health professionals who work in sport settings, particularly with youth and student-aged athletes. 50 ACL Rehabilitation: A Review of Current Treatment Approaches [4 contact hours] This course provides a comprehensive review of current approaches to ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) rehabilitation. It covers the latest evidence on surgical reconstruction techniques, graft choices, functional bracing, neuromuscular training, and return-to-play decision making. The course emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice and staying current with the evolving literature in ACL rehabilitation. Participants will learn about early rehabilitation protocols, specific exercises and techniques, functional testing methods, and how to incorporate psychological readiness into return- to-sport decisions. The course includes case studies and self-assessment questions to reinforce key concepts. 57 Evaluations and Treatment of the Cervical Spine, 2nd Edition [3 contact hours] This course is intended for all healthcare professionals who care for clients who experience pain and dysfunction of the cervical spine. This course utilizes the most recent research for effective evaluation and treatment options for treating the cervical spine. Participants will learn methods for evaluating the cervical spine to classify the conditions and determine if it is safe to proceed with treatment. Participants will also learn the most effective treatment methods according to the most recent research. 71 Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation Considerations for Older Adults [3 contact hours] This course is intended for rehabilitation professionals who participate in the care of older adults. The course explores the strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity deficits commonly seen in this population. Not only will it discuss the causes and contributing factors to these deficits, but it will also discuss assessment tools, evaluation techniques, standardized assessments, and patient interventions.

Colibri Healthcare, LLC’s courses are approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

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