Orthopedic
Identify Appropriate Shoulder Dysfunction Treatment
Continuing Education to Identify the Appropriate Treatment for Shoulder Dysfunction
Stroke and neurologically impaired patients
Stroke rehab continuing education using ADLs to promote independence
[ This material is an excerpt from our online stroke course which is part of our all access subscription, which is approved for Florida Occupational Therapy License Renewal. Learn more about our subscription for Florida Licensed Occupational Therapists and Assistants. ] Creating engaging inpatient rehab activities to enhance the fundamental Read more
Stroke and neurologically impaired patients
Tone management continuing education to optimize neuro patient care
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
acute care
Acute care physical therapy continuing education – Atelectasis
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
Concussion
Sports Concussion physical therapy continuing education
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
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Fall Prevention Continuing Education
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
Evidenced Based Information
Rotator cuff tear classification continuing education
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
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Central and Peripheral Vestibular Function
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
Evidenced Based Information
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome Education for Physical Therapists
Of all the running injuries that physical therapists treat, medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is one of the more challenging.
Online Learning Strategy
The basic types of strokes
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