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Geriatrics: Evolving Therapy to Address Aging

Geriatrics: Evolving Therapy to Address Aging

Across the globe, a major shift in demographics is occurring that will affect society on all levels. The world is aging at a dramatic rate. In 2018, for the first time in history, persons aged 65 or above outnumbered children under five years of age globally (UN, 2018). What does this mean for the field of occupational therapy? How do we as therapists fit into this new paradigm? What changes will we need to make to address not only the needs of this aging population, but also the impact on society overall? How does the coronavirus pandemic affect the role of the therapist of both today and tomorrow? This course will address those issues. We will look at how therapists need to alter current therapy approaches; adapt to new delivery models, including changes in homecare and long-term care; and embrace the use of technology, including robotics, smart home technologies GPS monitoring systems, and the use of telehealth systems. Case studies and video suggestions are included. 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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Osteoarthritis in Older Adults

Osteoarthritis in Older Adults

This course provides rehab professionals with a thorough overview of the factors involved with managing older patients who have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA). The course begins with the definitions, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and differential diagnosis of osteoarthritis. It includes diagnostic testing and OAs effects on function. Evaluation of the older patient with arthritis is reviewed, and a variety of medical interventions and rehab treatment options for these patients are discussed, all aimed at maximizing the patients functional outcomes. Clinical Tips and a case study help focus the clinicians application of the material. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice for all rehab professionals 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 0.6 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Osteoporosis: Therapeutic Management of Bone Health

Osteoporosis: Therapeutic Management of Bone Health

This course provides an in-depth look at osteoporosis and the Rehab professional management of bone health. The course reviews bone anatomy and physiology; looks at classifications, causes, and effects of low bone density; summarizes medical management and medications; and provides a detailed discussion of the therapists role in managing osteoporosis and related conditions. The material presented here is designed specifically for use with patients who have osteoporosis, osteopenia, or low bone density, or who are at risk of developing one of these, regardless of their age or comorbidities. The course presents targeted, safe exercises for improving posture, flexibility, strength, balance, and bone health with adults. This course will be immediately useful in clinical practice to rehab providers, particularly those who work with adults age 50 or over.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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Patellofemoral Disorders: Focus on Evaluation

Patellofemoral Disorders: Focus on Evaluation

Disorders of the patellofemoral joint are among the most frequent causes of anterior knee pain in patients of all ages. These disorders have a reputation for being tricky to diagnose, leading to suboptimal treatment for some patients. This course provides the rehab professional with the tools to become better diagnosticians in order to improve outcomes for patients with these disorders. The course reviews normal and pathological anatomy and biomechanics of the patellofemoral joint, examines in detail how to complete a comprehensive evaluation for patients with potential patellofemoral disorders, discusses differential diagnosis techniques, provides a brief overview of current surgical interventions, and presents evidence-based treatment choices for this patient population. Science-based intervention is considered the cornerstone of treatment for patellofemoral disorders. This course should help increase your confidence in treating patients with these disorders and improve the outcomes that you see in your practice.

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Falls: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

Falls: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

Falls are a common problem for older adults, and fall-related morbidity and mortality are on the rise in the U.S. In this course, Rehab professionals will learn the epidemiology of falls among older adults in the U.S., fall risk factors, consequences of falls, how to assess for fall risk, and how to create an individualized intervention plan. A focus on assessment and modification of the home environment is included. Appropriate Rehab professionals treatment options for these patients are discussed, with an emphasis on evidence-based intervention through exercise. The course covers both inpatient and outpatient fall risk management, but focuses primarily on interventions with community-dwelling older adults. Therapist Tips, sample exercises, and case studies help reinforce the clinicians application of the material. This course is a must for every therapist and therapist assistant who works with older patients.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.9 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Resistance Training for the Older Adult

Resistance Training for the Older Adult

Exercise is a therapists wheelhouse. While other wellness providers (fitness instructors, athletic trainers, etc.) routinely prescribe, establish, and update exercise programs, therapists are uniquely qualified to ensure that the special needs of older individuals and those with pathology are met both safely and effectively through exercise. A key feature of exercise prescription is that each program aspect must be undergirded by sound rationale. This course discusses research-based principles and parameters of resistance exercise prescription for older individuals. Included in this course is how to accurately assess muscle performance and prescribe resistance training exercises geared toward increasing muscle strength, power, endurance, and/or hypertrophy. This course is especially suited for physical and occupational therapists and their assistants who desire to safely increase muscle performance while effectively improving function for their patients in the shortest time available.Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.5 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Conservative and Post-Surgical Management

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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