2 Course PDF Bundle: Rotator Cuff Conservative and Post-Surgical Management & Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis Courses
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Buy one, get one 50% off! Bundle our Rotator Cuff and Elbow Tendonitis courses and get more hours of on-demand education for an even better deal. In this bundle you'll receive our popular courses 418 and 480 which cover the Rotator Cuff and Elbow Tendonitis diagnoses and treatment with over 12 hours of content on upper extremity management management. These courses cost over $140 USD if purchased separately, so bundle them up and save!
Course 1 418 Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis, Golf or Tennis Anyone: Evaluation and treatment of lateral and medial epicondylitis in adults. Covers anatomy/pathophysiology, evaluation tips, differential diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, surgical intervention, post-surgical care, and preventing recurrence.
Course 2 480 Rotator Cuff: Conservative and Postsurgical Management, an Evidence-Based Update This comprehensive course reviews rotator cuff anatomy/pathophysiology and discusses differential diagnosis, conservative management, surgical intervention, and postsurgical rehabilitation. Includes evidence-based rehab treatment options.
Available Bundle Credits
| Alaska State PT & OT Board | 13.00 | ||
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AOTA | 13.00 | |
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Arkansas State Board of Physcial Thearpy | 13.00 | ||
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BOC | 13.00 | |
| California Physical Therapy Board | 13.00 | ||
| Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations | 13.00 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | 13.00 | ||
| Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers | 13.00 | ||
| District Of Columbia Department of Health | 13.00 | ||
| FPTA | 13.00 | ||
| Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board | 13.00 | ||
| Illinois Department of Professional Regulation | 13.00 | ||
| Indiana Physical Therapy Board | 13.00 | ||
| Iowa Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | 7.00 | ||
| Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Louisiana Physical Therapy Board | 13.00 | ||
| Maine Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Maryland Board of Physical Therapy | 1.30 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals | 13.00 | ||
| Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists | 13.00 | ||
| Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 13.00 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services | 7.00 | ||
| New Mexico Physical Therapy Board | 13.00 | ||
| New York State Education Department | 13.00 | ||
| North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 13.00 | ||
| North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Oklahoma Physical Therapy Board | 13.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire | 13.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| South Dakota Physical Therapy License Board | 13.00 | ||
| State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| State of Rhode Island Department of Health | 13.00 | ||
| Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Texas Physical Therapy Association | 13.00 | ||
| Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board | 13.00 | ||
| Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Washington State Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 | ||
| Wisconsin Physical Therapy License Board | 13.00 | ||
| Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy | 13.00 |
This Bundle Includes the Following Items
| Rotator Cuff: Conservative and Postsurgical Management, an Evidence-Based Update | Course | ||
| Lateral & Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golf, Anyone?) | Course |
Sarah R.Stillings, MA, PT, MPT, CHT
Sarah R. (Sally) Stillings is a PT and Certified Hand Therapist in Texas. She received her physical therapy degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to becoming a therapist, Sally taught university-level writing courses and was assistant editor of The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice. In her extensive career as a PT, she has held a variety of clinical, teaching, administrative, and business roles, including general PT practitioner, upper extremity specialist, clinic manager, hand therapy clinic coordinator, continuing education (CE) instructor, and CE course administrator. She has also served as Executive Director of the Kellermann Foundation, a U.S. nonprofit organization supporting healthcare and community development in Uganda, East Africa. Her work now focuses on creating evidence-based CE materials for rehab professionals. Sally is a lifelong runner who celebrates all those who cover the ground.
481 Rotator Cuff: Conservative and Postsurgical
Management, an Evidence-Based Update—Course Objectives
After successfully completing this continuing education course, the learner should be able to:
1. Recall relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder joint and rotator cuff
2. Recognize the pathophysiology of acute and chronic rotator cuff injuries
3. Identify the etiology, classifications, and stages of rotator cuff injuries
4. Differentiate the various types of rotator cuff tears
5. Identify recent advancements in conservative and surgical management
6. Identify and apply (using case studies) conservative treatment options for patients with
rotator cuff pathology
7. Differentiate the main surgical methods used for rotator cuff repair and recall their
advantages and disadvantages
8. Identify and apply (using case studies) rotator cuff postsurgical therapy interventions for
patients at various stages of recovery
9. Recognize the rehabilitation principles involved in treatment of rotator cuff injury
10. Identify interventions appropriate to specific case studies in order to help patients regain
function.
481 Rotator Cuff: Conservative and Postsurgical
Management, an Evidence-Based Update—Table of Contents
HOUR 1
Course Instructions 2
About the Author / Course Description 3
Course Objectives 4
Table of Contents 5
Introduction 7
Chapter 1: Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics 8
Anatomy Review
Bones and Joints
Muscles: Humeral Movers 12
The Rotator Cuff 13
Functions and Biomechanics of the Rotator Cuff 17
Functions
Biomechanics 20
HOUR 2
Chapter 2: Definitions and Diagnosis 23
Definitions
Impingement Syndrome
Tendinosis 27
Rotator Cuff Tears 28
Risk Factors 30
Pathogenesis of Rotator Cuff Lesions 31
Vascular Insufficiency and Tendon Degeneration
Muscle Imbalance and Capsular Tightness 33
Glenohumeral Instability
Trauma 34
Progression of Rotator Cuff Degeneration
HOUR 3
Classifications of Rotator Cuff Lesions 37
Diagnosis of Rotator Cuff Pathology 41
History and Physical Examination
Special Tests 43
Imaging Studies 47
Chapter 3: Conservative Management
Patient Selection Criteria 51
Response to Treatment 54
Goals of Conservative Intervention
HOUR 4 56
Components of Conservative Management
Patient Education
Rest and Activity Modification 57
Medications 58
Manual Therapy 60
Exercise 61
Sample Conservative Rehabilitation Protocol 62
Phase I: Range of Motion 63
Phase I: Strengthening 64
Phase II 65
Phase III 66
Phase IV 68
Rehabilitation of Larger Rotator Cuff Tears 69
HOUR 5
Chapter 4: Surgical Intervention 73
Subacromial Decompression for Impingement Syndrome 76
Indications for Surgical Repair of Tears
Types of Rotator Cuff Repairs 77
Arthroscopic
Mini-Open 79
Open 80
Acromioplasty
Fixation Techniques 81
Other Surgical Interventions 83
Facilitating the Healing Process 84
Outcomes after Rotator Cuff Repair 85
Patient Factors
Surgical Factors 86
HOUR 6
Chapter 5: Postsurgical Rehabilitation 87
Factors in Creating a Postsurgical Rehabilitation Plan 88
Communication with the Surgeon 89
General Rotator Cuff Rehab Principles
Tissue Healing after Rotator Cuff Repair 90
Components/Goals of Postsurgical Rehabilitation 92
Phases of Postsurgical Rehabilitation 94
Factors Affecting Outcomes 96
Postsurgical Rehabilitation Protocols 97
Sample Protocol for Rehab after Rotator Cuff Repair 100
Phase I
Phase II 102
Phase III 104
Phase IV 106
HOUR 7
Conclusion 109
Case Studies 110
References 113
Examination 124
Evaluation 133
418a Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis—Course Objectives
After successfully completing this course, the learner should be able to:
1. Recall the definitions of lateral and medial epicondylitis
2. Identify possible causes of the pathology
3. Recall the pathophysiology and etiology of the epicondylitis disorders
4. Recognize signs and symptoms that patients with these disorders typically exhibit
5. Recall standard methods used to diagnose these disorders
6. List interventions typically used to treat the disorders
7. Identify treatment approaches for managing epicondylitis
8. Recall the long-term prognosis of these tendinopathies
9. Recall surgical interventions and postoperative rehabilitation
10. Differentiate radial tunnel syndrome from lateral epicondylitis
418a Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis—Table of Contents
HOUR 1
Course Instructions 2
Course Description 3
About the Author and Course Objectives 4
Table of Contents 5
Introduction: Definitions and History 7
Chapter 1: Applied Anatomy 10
Anatomy Review 10
Bony Anatomy of the Elbow and Forearm 10
Dorsal Forearm Musculature 12
Volar Forearm Musculature 15
Nerves of the Elbow and Forearm 16
HOUR 2
Chapter 2: Pathophysiology and Presentation 21
Pathology 21
Epidemiology 23
Mechanisms of Injury of Lateral Epicondylitis 24
Signs and Symptoms of Lat. Epicondylitis 26
Mechanisms of Injury of Medial Epicondylitis 27
Signs and Symptoms of Med. Epicondylitis 29
Chapter 3: Diagnosis and Evaluation 31
Differential Diagnosis: Lateral Epicondylitis 31
Differential Diagnosis: Medial Epicondylitis 33
Evaluation for Epicondylitis 34
HOUR 3
General Medical History 34
History of Current Complaint 35
Objective Evaluation 38
Measurements and Physical Exam: Lat. 38
Measurements and Physical Exam: Med. 42
Chapter 4: Treatment Approaches 46
Interventions 47
Rest 47
Splinting and Bracing 47
Activity Modification 49
HOUR 4
Stretching 51
Joint Mobilization 53
Soft Tissue Mobilization 54
Postural Issues 54
Modalities 56
Cold and Heat 56
Ultrasound 57
Low-Level Laser Therapy 58
Electrical Stimulation 58
Phonophoresis and Iontophoresis 59
Strengthening 59
Sport-Specific Training 61
Medical Intervention 62
Medication 62
Steroid Injection 63
Blood and PRP Injections 64
Alternative Treatments 64
HOUR 5
Chapter 5: Surgical Intervention 66
Lateral Epicondylitis Surgery 66
Postoperative Management 67
Medial Epicondylitis Surgery 68
Postoperative Management 69
Chapter 6: Radial Tunnel Syndrome 71
Considerations 71
Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis 71
Treatment Considerations 73
Surgical Intervention 74
HOUR 6
Conclusion 75
Case Study 76
Appendix: Indiana Protocol 82
References 89
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Educational Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: PT, PTA, OT, OTA, ATC
Course Completion Requirements: Passing an online exam with 70% or greater will be required to earn continuing education credit
- Rotator Cuff: Conservative and Postsurgical Management, an Evidence-Based Update is approved for 0.7 CEUS. 7 contact hours
- Lateral & Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis or Golf, Anyone?) is approved for 0.6 CEUS. 6 contact hours