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473a Hip and Knee: Advancements in Joint Replacement

This course provides Rehab professionals with a thorough overview of current approaches in hip and knee arthroplasty and the factors involved with managing these patients. The course examines relevant anatomy and pathophysiology, presents current concepts and recent advancements in joint replacement practice, and describes the main surgical approaches used. Prognosis and complications for the post-arthroplasty patient are presented. Traditional and rapid-recovery therapy intervention parameters are discussed, with the aim of maximizing the patients functional outcomes. Therapist Tips and case study discussions help focus the clinicians application of the material. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice for therapists and therapy assistants who work with hip and knee replacement patients at any stage of their recovery.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.0 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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FREE COURSE- How Practitioners Can Beat Burnout

The topic of burnout has continued to grow in importance among physiotherapists. Burnout is a state of extreme emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress. Avoiding burnout leads to a happier, healthier and more productive workforce which in turn can lead to better patient outcomes. The prevalence of burnout within physiotherapy is a challenge. Thats because burnout not only impacts your wellbeing but also affects your ability to provide the best patient care.As a healthcare practitioner, youll be all too familiar with the challenges and stresses of working in healthcare. As you guide your patients on their journeys to achieve better health, youll also understand how rewarding your role can be.This guide dives into the world of burnout in physiotherapy, exploring its effects on treatment quality and patient outcomes. Youll also learn why burnout rates are increasing in physiotherapy, what the evidence reveals, and how you (and your colleagues) can avoid burnout while supporting each other. This guide will also provide you with insight into creating a supportive work environment that promotes wellbeing.

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235 Functional Performance Measures in Geriatric Rehab

This course is an evidence-based overview of functional performance measures in geriatric rehabilitation. It examines the history, theoretical background, and types of performance and outcome tools, as well as why they are important. It also presents an in-depth review of select instruments commonly used with older patients to assess mobility, balance, and overall functional abilities, covering the specifics of each tool and when they are most appropriate to use. The course also includes a literature review of three recent research articles that use functional performance measures with older adults. This course focuses attention on how to use functional performance measures to thoroughly evaluate a patient in order to create a plan of care that will help increase their safety, mobility, and ability to complete daily activities. The information presented will be relevant and immediately useful in clinical care for any rehab professional who works with older adults.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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421a Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Conservative and Post-Surgical Management

This course provides rehab professionals with up-to-date, evidenced-based information to understand and successfully manage patients who have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. It discusses applied anatomy, basic pathophysiology of distal median nerve compression, risk factors and contributing causes, demographics, and commonly occurring complications and co-morbidities. It also provides an in-depth discussion of evaluation and conservative treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome, based on current literature findings, as well as surgical intervention and post-surgical rehabilitation. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.7 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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419a Understanding, Evaluating, and Treating Distal Radius Fractures

This course, written by a Certified Hand Therapist, guides rehab providers in how to evaluate and treat patients recovering from a distal radius fracture. The course reviews wrist and forearm anatomy, covers risk factors and basic pathophysiology of these fractures, and discusses the types of fractures and some of the most commonly occurring complications. The course examines conservative treatment, surgical intervention, and the types of surgery most often performed. Throughout the course, Clinical Tips provide information to help clinicians focus on successful intervention. The section on post-fracture care discusses a thorough evaluation of patients with distal radius fractures and presents a variety of successful treatment approaches. The course is designed to help rehab professionals achieve the best possible functional outcomes with their patients.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at (0.8 update) CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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221a Therapeutic Exercise for Older Adults

This course is an evidence-based review of the parameters of prescribing exercise and physical activities for older adults. It first covers the changing demographics of our society, the benefits of exercise for older adults, the aging process, common geriatric disorders and how exercise affects them, contraindications/precautions to exercise, medication considerations, and patient compliance challenges. Next, the principles of aerobic, strengthening, and balance/posture activities are reviewed, with assessment and exercise prescription parameters discussed for each of these focus areas. Specific examples are given throughout the text, along with case studies from a variety of clinical settings. This course will be useful in clinical practice for all rehab clinicians who work with older adults.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.8 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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1414 Orthopedic Surgery Rehabilitation: Literature Review

Orthopedic surgeries are among the most common surgical procedures for older adults. This course, based on five recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides rehab professionals with current evidence-based information on rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery in the elderly. The first article in the group examines family caregiver issues when caring for an older patient after orthopedic surgery. The next two articles look at return to sport after shoulder arthroplasty or unicompartmental knee replacement. The final two articles examine the influence of pre- and post-surgical exercise on outcomes after hip or knee replacement. The information presented in this course will be immediately useful in evidence-based clinical practice for all rehab professionals who treat this population.

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1413 Exercise as Intervention in Geriatrics: Literature Review

Exercise interventions are essential elements in the geriatric treatment toolbox. This course, based on six recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides rehab professionals with current evidence-based information on exercise as intervention in the areas of fall prevention; Alzheimers disease; and a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoporosis, sarcopenia, tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, and low back pain. These articles include systematic reviews, meta analyses, and review articles by significant international clinicians and researchers. The information presented in this course will be immediately useful in evidence-based clinical practice for all rehab professionals who treat older patients.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.0 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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1412 Hip Fracture Rehabilitation: Literature Review

Hip fractures are a major source of disability in older adults. This course, based on six recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides rehab professionals with current information on topics relevant to this patient population. The first article summarizes existing literature on the difference in outcomes between internal fixation, hemiarthroplasty, and total hip arthroplasty for femoral neck fractures in older adults. The second article reviews chemical VTE prevention regimens and provides recommendations for intervention after hip or knee arthroplasty. The third article examines complications after hip fracture surgery among patients on Coumadin. The fourth and fifth articles discuss home-based rehabilitation after hip fracture as compared to outpatient or skilled nursing facility care. The final article examines the relationship between measurable sarcopenia and health-related outcomes and mortality rates after hip fracture surgery. The information presented in this course can help improve and update the clinical practice of any rehab professional who treats older patients who have sustained a hip fracture.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.7 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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1411 Dementia Care—Patient and Family Considerations: Literature Review

The worldwide population is aging, and diagnosed cases of dementia are on the rise. Appropriate dementia care often includes a focus not only on the patient, but also on the family. This course, based on four recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides Rehab professionals with current information on topics focused on this vital aspect of care. The first article examines differing approaches to understanding personhood and discusses ways of approaching care for the person with dementia that may limit the extent of disability in the face of cognitive decline. The second and third articles are systematic reviews that examine shared decision-making in dementia care and family relationships of patients with dementia. The final article is a qualitative study that examines how long-term comorbidity self-management is experienced and negotiated by people with dementia and their caregivers. This course will help any Rehab professional who treats older adults with dementia to be a more knowledgeable, compassionate, and thoughtful member of the healthcare team, and thus improve the patient experience.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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