Tone and the neurological patient Understanding tone with neurological patients is an essential continuing education course topic for occupational and physical therapists. Tone management continuing education needs to be part of any neurological educational program. Let’s say that you are working with a patient and notice an increase in their Read more…
Immobility and the supine position creates a physiologically dysfunctional environment. As a component of acute care physical therapy continuing education, understanding the physiological effects of positioning and immobility provides a pathway to developing appropriate care plans for acute care patients. Multiple studies have been published on the positive impact that Read more…
Sports concussion physical therapy continuing education can enhance your ability to develop effective treatment programs and return athletes to the field. Join us in this three week video series on concussions. The definition of a sports concussion We are going to talk a bit about how we define a sports Read more…
Timed Up and Go Test, Berg Balance Test, and Six Minute Walk test are an essential part of any fall prevention continuing education course. These tests are an effective tools to assess fall risk, balance, mobility, and walking ability in the geriatric population. The TUG test (Timed Up and Go Read more…
When physical and occupational therapists approach rotator cuff tear classification effectively, they can provide appropriate and timely rehabilitation techniques to improve function. As far as rotator cuff tears go, there are a lot of different factors that you have to consider if you’re working with a patient who may have Read more…
Occupational and Physical Therapists can significantly impact the rehabilitation of patients with vestibular related issues. The ability to perform comprehensive examinations and identify central vs. peripheral lesions is essential to developing successful vestibular programs. Restoring Synergy is a new, online course presented by North American Seminars/Healthclick that provides a comprehensive Read more…
Of all the running injuries that physical therapists treat, medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is one of the more challenging.
Our physical therapy continuing education has a great deal of comprehensive continuing education material in each course. In my last blog, Three-Steps to Master New Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Skills with Online Continuing Education. I described three steps to use when engaging in online learning. How about learning a Read more…
Myofascial techniques performed by a physical therapist or occupational therapist have proven to improve musculoskeletal balance, decrease falls risk, decrease pain, and promote functional movement.
Mastering new skills is requirement for you as a therapist. To demonstrate the validity and advance in your job as a therapist, you must be a constant learner. Always look for opportunities to expand your knowledge and skill set; if you are not moving forward, you’re falling back. Your time Read more…