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Vestibular Rehab & Balance Training

Karen Hogan-Curran, PT, DPT

According to the Vestibular Disorders Association, over 90 million Americans age 17 and older, have experienced a dizziness or balance problem at some point in their lives. Almost 8 million people in the US have a problem with balance that has lasted over 3 months and 2.5 million report a chronic dizziness problem. With the large amount of baby boomers entering "retirement age", there is increased concern about falling. Most people over the age of 70 report some problem with dizziness and balance and balance-related falls account for more than one-half of the accidental deaths in the elderly. In addition, individuals with a diagnosed vestibular problem who also exhibit symptoms have an incidence of falling that is 12 times that of the general population. Overall, the cost of medical care for patients with balance disorders exceeds $1 billion per year in the US. Getting effective treatment is frequently complicated by the challenge of diagnosing the specific source of the problem and finding clinicians with the knowledge and experience to treat these problems.This interactive workshop will cover the anatomy, physiology and function of the vestibular system and the vestibular system's important role in balance and mobility. It is designed to give therapists and clinicians basic essential information needed to assess and treat uncomplicated vestibular dysfunction as well as incidence, diagnosis and treatment of balance related disorders. Attendees will learn the various types of...

Rehabilitative Tai Chi for Chronic Back Pain

Brian Trzaskos, PT, LMT, CSCS, CMP, MI-C

The Georgetown University Health Policy Institute reports that 65 million Americans report experiencing low back pain, while health economists estimate that the cost of chronic pain in the United States is $635 billion annually. Back pain is the leading cause of lost work days and has a high correlation to feelings of emotional distress. Current research is revealing the broad ineffectiveness of long-term pharmaceutical approaches and strongly suggests that successfully treating the multifactorial nature of chronic back pain requires an integrative, holistic approach. Tai Chi is a widely recognized mind-body modality and non-pharmacological approach in treating chronic pain conditions. This highly insightful 2-hour course has been designed to outline the scientific and physiologic basis of key rehabilitative Tai Chi components, to instruct simple Tai Chi practices shown to be effective in remediating back pain and dysfunction, and to review the evidence base for validating rehabilitative Tai Chi in the treatment of patients dealing with chronic back pain.Highlights Practice 10, easy-to-use rehabilitative Tai Chi strategies that can be applied immediately in patient care Effectively validate the evidence-based benefits of Tai Chi in rehabilitation to even the most resistant patients and colleagues

The Latest Integrative Research and Approaches in the Successful Treatment of Chronic Pain Conditions

Brian Trzaskos, PT, LMT, CSCS, CMP, MI-C

The National Institute for Health reports that 25.3 million Americans live with chronic pain, while health economists estimate that the cost of chronic pain in the United States is $635 billion annually. Current research is revealing the broad ineffectiveness of pharmaceutical strategies and strongly suggests that successfully treating the multifactorial nature of chronic pain requires an integrative, holistic approach including attention on key emotional, psychological, and behavioral factors. Integrative approaches including Tai Chi, breath-work, graded movement and mindfulness are widely recognized body- mind modalities and research supported, non- pharmacological approaches in treating chronic pain conditions.This course has been designed to outline the scientific and physiologic basis of key body- mind components, instruct simple integrative practices shown to be effective in remediating chronic pain, and review the evidence base for validating these approaches in the treatment of patients dealing with chronic pain conditions.Highlights Consistently improve painful symptoms, even in long standing issues Understand the coupled nature of emotional, psychological, and behavioral factors in dealing with chronic pain Immediately apply novel treatment approaches that organically increase patient referrals

Unusual Cases in Rehab Series: Lumbar Spine, Hip, and Shoulder

This course is a unique opportunity to work through several challenging cases in the rehabilitation setting. Participants will work through cases to learn more about various diagnoses and injuries in the lumbar spine, hip, and shoulder. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own diagnoses as they are guided through the differential diagnosis process that the author considers throughout the rehab process. At the end of the case, the course will review current evidence for the rehabilitation management of them. This course will sharpen your clinical critical thinking skills and deepen your assessment approach to uncommon injuries of the hips and shoulders.Highlights Immediately improve your ability to apply clinical reasoning in rehabilitation management to the orthopedic patient with uncommon injuries to the spine, hip, and shoulder Clinically applicable strategies for managing orthopedic injuries including differential diagnosis considerations Unique case studies to improve your approach to unusual injuries

Trauma-Informed Rehabilitation

Brian Trzaskos, PT, LMT, CSCS, CMP, MI-C

The National Council on Behavioral Health estimates that 70% of all Americans, 223 Million people, have experienced significant trauma at least once in their lives. Trauma, whether deemed psychological, emotional, or physical has been definitively linked to increased rates of chronic diseases including COPD, Heart Disease, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, anxiety, and depression, as well as statistically decreased work performance. Regardless of degree, past trauma experiences play a pivotal role in a person’s capacity to effectively engage and succeed in rehabilitation. With current data revealing the broad prevalence of trauma, the most effective clinicians now know that client trauma histories must be considered the rule rather than the exception in creating inclusive, compassionate, and holistic treatment plans This course will teach participants how to immediately integrate the 5 core principles of trauma-informed care into both their work environments and client engagements. This training will reveal the hidden impacts of trauma on the brain, emotions, and physiology while introducing participants to holistic, trauma-sensitive treatment approaches that can be used effectively with any client population. Following this course, clinicians will have the knowledge to quickly adopt strategies that foster trust, empower client choices, and markedly improve patient outcomes.Highlights Immediately apply the 5 core principles of trauma-informed care to foster trust, promote ...

Kinesiology Taping for the Hand and Wrist

Catherine Valentino, OTD, OTR/L, MHSc, MAAL, BS, FMT

Kinesiology taping has become a main-stream approach to numerous diagnoses and functional deficits. This course will explore a combination application and functional facilitation approach to improve outcomes and client satisfaction with a number of complications. There will be guided video application as well as follow-through reasoning on approach techniques. We will examine the use of kinesiology tape for symptom management and objective gains in order to produce measurable outcomes for our clientele. A variety of techniques and taping products will be presented to give therapists many options of what is both available to treat their patients, and how to best use the tape and techniques. Attendees will be guided through clinical options for taping techniques to apply the next day in their clinic. Objective motion, strength, and edema management as well as subjective symptoms management will be addressed for a holistic approach to client needs. Participants will take away an improved understanding of documentation language and skill application to promote effective documentation and patient communication.Highlights Application process and techniques for kinesiology taping of the forearm, wrist, and hand Improve your knowledge and critical thinking for application and functional facilitation

Transitioning to Telehealth

Elizabeth Abadiotakis, OTD, OTR/L

There has been an overwhelming demand for telehealth services to reduce barriers to accessing care during the recent pandemic. The skills needed by therapists to implement telehealth are now a requirement. This course will prepare therapists for immediate implementation of telehealth services through analysis of legal compliance with telehealth laws, assessment of appropriate model of communication and implementation of effective telehealth intervention.Highlights Expand your assessment and treatment into the Telehealth model of service delivery Providing effective care via Telehealth while continuing to improve outcomes Legal compliance and reimbursement tips Screening tool to determining use of telehealth Checklists to prepare for sessions for both adults and pediatric clients

Return to School and Sport Considerations for Concussion Rehabilitation

Lenore Herget, DPT, SCS, MEd, CSCS

Too often, a patient is seen after sustaining a concussion and given little to no guidance with regards to how to effectively and safely return to school and sport without excessive symptom provocation. These patients frequently show symptoms well beyond the typical timeline, as they have missed out on proper rehabilitation opportunities and potentially have developed secondary signs and symptoms related to prolonged removal from school and sport, such as psychosocial dysfunction and deconditioning. Rehabilitative clinicians now are involved with these patient's care from diagnosis to full recovery. This course will briefly address the multi-system involvement, not limited to oculomotor, vestibular, orthopaedic and cardiovascular, in the assessment and rehabilitation of the concussed athlete. The complexity of how each of these systems contributes to impairments and functional limitations will be reviewed. The most up to date research on evidence-based assessment tools will be presented as well as best practice tools for rehabilitation. This workshop will arm the clinician with tips to minimize symptoms in each domain to allow the student to return to school related activities earlier and minimize days lost from school. Additionally, the clinician will understand the importance of and instruction of a step wise progression of exercises from each individual system involved, to functional progressions of exercises, to eventual sport specific and non-contact sport related skills...

Sports Rehab

William Oswald, PT, DPT, OCS

Participation in sport and exercise is an essential part of health at all life stages, with benefits for physical, mental, and social well-being. However, participation in sport and exercise-related activities carries an inherent risk of injury. This webinar will help minimize the burden and long-term consequences of sport and exercise-related musculoskeletal injures. Participants will be able to assess and provide evidence-based, patient-centered management strategies for the most common sport injuries.Highlights Review relevant and most recent sports injury research Practical assessment strategies you can use for sport injuries the next day Effective, evidence-based interventions for the most common sport injuries