Physicourses Online Courses

Total Knee/Hip Arthroplasty: The First 72 Hours

Jason Handschumacher, PT, DPT, OCS

Therapists are outnumbered. By 2025, there will be 650,000 Total Hip Replacements and 1.2 million Total Knee Replacements annually in the United States. "Fast tracking",anesthesia advances, minimally invasive procedures and pre-operative planning are maximizing patient lives. This course will teach you how you can best address these patients in your setting and how you can optimize outcomes at the same time. Interact with a dynamic instructor and other therapists so we can work cooperatively ensuring the most functional and cost-effective outcomes.Highlights Pre-operative management, education, planning and coordination Post operative care, treatment focus, and functional progression timelines Fast tracking preoperatively and postoperatively

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Includes all course content in digital format

2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Evaluation of Inversion Ankle Sprains

Chris Owens, PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

The approximate incidence of ankle sprains in the general US population is 2% per 1,000 at risk persons. The incidence of foot and ankle injuries is much greater for sports participants. Foot and ankle injuries account for 27% of all injuries that result in at least one day of missed sports participation in Division 1 collegiate athletes. Most of these injuries effect the lateral ligamentous structures due to inversion trauma. Inappropriate diagnosis and management of these injuries can lead to chronic pain and dysfunction that may limit sports participation as well as recreational activities. It is imperative that clinicians possess strategies to recognize, manage, and prevent complications related to inversion ankle sprains. This course will assist clinicians with prioritizing examination tests and measures by presenting a tissue specific approach to clinical examination of the foot and ankle. Clinicians will be provided with a systematic examination approach that will allow them to categorize the multiple complications that can present as a result of inversion ankle sprains. A case-based clinical reasoning approach to treatment will provide participants with the ability to clearly communicate findings with patients and colleagues.Highlights Immediately provide a 15-minute systematic examination that includes differential diagnosis for the ankle Learn a rapid examination process for assigning patients to effective treatment-based categories Acquire the most reliable and rel...

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Includes all course content in digital format

2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Transfemoral and Transtibial Amputee

Brandi Singleton, PT, DPT, CCI

More than 75,000 lower extremity amputations are performed in the United States each year. Many lower extremity amputees will have the potential to regain the ability to walk functional distances with the training of rehabilitation professionals. 50% of amputees report fear of falling and have at least one fall per year. This course will provide therapists with the tools needed to maximize our patient’s potential prior to prosthetic use and promote functional use of prosthetics to allow them to return to optimal levels of function. Therapists play an integral role from day one following an amputation to the day a patient returns to home, community, and work settings. With the proper training and education from qualified therapy professionals utilizing evidence-based practice and effective outcome measures, these patients can reach optimal levels of independence and safety. These outcomes will not only lead to a higher quality of life, but also reduce the risk of further injury and hospitalization.Highlights Improve functional mobility in lower extremity amputees at various points in their rehabilitation journey Effectively reduce fall risk in patients with lower extremity amputation Utilize effective outcome measures to determine an accurate baseline and to track progression

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Includes all course content in digital format

2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Advanced Concepts in Post-Operative ACL Rehabilitation

Joseph Villena, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries represent more than 50% of knee injuries and affects more than 200,000 people in the United States each year. The vast majority of patients who suffer an ACL injury will undergo surgical reconstruction, with annual costs associated with treatment and rehabilitation estimated at $3 billion. Expectations for rehab professionals who treat ACL injuries post-operatively are to utilize an evidence-based approach when determining appropriate exercises and progressions for treatment. This innovative 2-hour course will help attendees expand their clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based testing and training to optimize their post-operative rehab programs when taking their patients from injury to recovery to full return to sport.Highlights Develop a thorough understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the anterior cruciate ligament, the major differences between various ACL graft types, and the critical time points during the healing process after surgery Strengthen your clinical decision making when determining which activities (running, plyometrics, speed and agility training, sports specific drills, etc.) are appropriate throughout the continuum of post-operative ACL rehab Obtain practical exercise tools utilizing the various concepts of periodization, neuromuscular re- education, open and closed kinetic chain exercises, and neuroplasticity to enhance your treatment approach the next day Immediately apply effective, evidence-base...

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Includes all course content in digital format

2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Evaluation & Treatment of the Knee in the Adolescent Athlete

Paul Frizelle, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, CSCS, PES, CES

Knee injuries account for 15% of all interscholastic sport- related injuries. These knee injuries often result in both negative short-term and long-term quality of life reports. This presentation will help to develop an understanding of the unique physiological and anatomical aspects of the adolescent athlete. Participants will review commonly encountered knee injuries in the adolescent athlete. Finally, the course will present evidence-based evaluation and treatment strategies to help these individuals return to their ADLs and the sport activities they love.HighlightsImmediately improve the way you assess and treat the most encountered knee injuries in young athletesEffective rehabilitation strategies for management of adolescent knee patients in all phases of rehab that you can implement with minimal equipment

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Includes all course content in digital format

2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Evaluation & Treatment of the Adolescent Athlete Elbow & Wrist

Paul Frizelle, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, CSCS, PES, CES

Young athletes sustain a significant amount of injuries participating in sports. 38% of young, elite tennis players were found to have sustained overuse wrist injuries. Gymnastics, rowing, martial arts, combat sports, baseball and volleyball are just a few examples of the sports which may cause higher risk for injuries to the elbow and wrist. The unique nature of the adolescent musculoskeletal system requires an understanding of the physical/physiological differences between adolescent and adult athletes. This course will help the clinician to develop an understanding of the adolescent musculoskeletal system. Participants will also address commonly encountered elbow and wrist injuries in the adolescent athlete, and how to best manage these injuries to help the athlete successfully return to their sport.HighlightsImmediately improve your ability to identify wrist and elbow injuries specific to the young athletePractical therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques to use in the rehabilitation process

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Includes all course content in digital format

2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Foot & Ankle in the Adolescent Athlete

Paul Frizelle, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, CSCS, PES, CES

Foot/ankle injuries are some of the most common in the young athlete. Up to 30% of young athlete injuries that present to sports medicine professionals are foot/ankle related. When these injuries are not managed, there is diminished activity time, decreased quality of life, and long- term negative outcomes to the health of the athlete.This course will address the most frequently reported foot/ankle injuries seen in young athletes to improve the clinicians understanding of these pathologies. The content will focus on the most current evidence for the management of these injuries along with evidence-based manual therapy, neuromuscular retraining, and therapeutic exercise interventions. Along with the presentation of the current research, we will cover slides with detail on specific manual therapy techniques, verbal and visual cues for balance training, and ideas to address therapeutic exercises when patients may have limited access to equipment. This knowledge will improve the clinicians ability to effectively treat this commonly injured body region.HighlightsImmediately improve your knowledge of common foot/ankle injuries in the young athleteEvidence-based interventions to improve mobility, neuromuscular control, and strength in the foot/ankle

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Includes all course content in digital format

2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Evidence-Based Assessment and Treatment for TMJ, Cervical Spine Dysfunction, and Headaches

David J. Denton, PT, DPT, CIDN, CVT

Headaches and cervicogenic vertigo are among the most common compounding symptoms experienced in Temporomandibular Disorder sufferers. The latest research supports findings that there is a close relationship between headache and TMD. Data also indicates that headache makes pain parameters more intense and frequent. Through this course the attendee will substantiate positive benefits including evidence-based practice and strong differential diagnosis. This approach fosters a quick recovery, return to functionality through the relief of pain, and provides answers for complex integrated symptoms stemming from the upper cervical spine and jaw. These added skills will create a practice to, "offer an avenue of a niche practice to patients affected with chronic painful events related to the jaw and upper cervical spine, with otherwise nowhere else to turn."This interactive course will expand your manual practice tool-box, which can branch out, to include cervical dizziness, TMD, and promote resources for a large subset of the population affected by postural and cervical headaches.Manual hands-on techniques involving trigger point palpation and intervention to relieve pressure, de-activation of symptomatic structures surrounding the jaw, as well as introduction into manual-based interventions including joint manipulation, trigger point dry needling, and IASTM. Techniques, differential diagnosis, and replication of symptoms will allow an adequate and effective plan of care to foster r...

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Includes all course content in digital format

6 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Evidence-Based Advances in Lower Extremity Rehabilitation

Andy Parsons PT, DPT, OCS

Evidence-based practice continues to push physical therapy forward in lower extremity (LE) evaluation and treatment. LE conditions are among the most prevalent in orthopedic physical therapy. The prevalence rates of common conditions include anterior knee pain 25%, patellar tendinopathy ranges from 5.8% - 22.8%, and achilles tendinopathy ranges from 7-9% in runners. As the population ages, osteoarthritis (OA) becomes even more important with 40% of people over age 65 having symptoms related to OA. Advancements related to conditions like tendinopathy, arthritis, femoral acetabular impingement, plantar fasciosis, patellofemoral pain, and bursitis dictate that today's rehabclinician stay abreast to latest research in order to optimize outcomes with their patients.This hands-on course aims to advance a clinician's understanding of the guidelines related to the hip, knee, and foot/ankle to facilitate differential diagnosis/medical screening for a hierarchical approach to intervention prescription producing more efficient and valuable care. Hands-on instruction and interactive presentation will allow attendees to analyze and implement LE evaluation and intervention strategies that can be utilized immediately in the clinic.HighlightsDevelop advanced examination strategies for differential diagnosis for the most common lower extremity conditionsImprove your ability to properly load and progress lower extremity exercise programsImmediately improve clinical reasoning and examination of...

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6 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Innovative Treatments for the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow

Tambra Marik, OT/L, OTD, CHT

The elbow, forearm, and wrist comprise the lower half of a biological erector set. Together they can perform extremely gentle and precise actions such as writing a letter, painting a picture, threading a needle, or playing a violin. When patients suffer an injury to the hand, wrist or elbow, getting the right treatment is extremely important. And, for those who suffer chronic, painful conditions, proper care is critical in relieving discomfort, restoring function and mobility, and most of all, improving your patient's quality of life.This interactive, lab-based workshop will advance participant proficiency beyond traditional intervention techniques towards contemporary, innovative, and effective treatment strategies. The interventions introduced in this course will emphasize evidence, occupational, and technological-based practice for common upper extremity conditions. Participants will leave the course with a diverse and augmented skill set which enhances their expertise in patient care. Participants and their clients will benefit from the therapeutic dividends gained from elastic taping, manual techniques, pattern fabrication for basic hand orthoses, cognitive training, exercises, and utilization of technology to complement traditional therapy interventions. This course is designed to have immediate clinical application for orthopedic and neurological conditions of the upper extremity.HighlightsLearn clinical examination and provocative testing techniques for the hand, wris...

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Includes all course content in digital format

6 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

Physicourses Orthopedics

Jason Handschumacher, PT, DPT, OCS

Chris Owens, PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Brandi Singleton, PT, DPT, CCI

Joseph Villena, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, COMT

Paul Frizelle, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, CSCS, PES, CES

Paul Frizelle, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, CSCS, PES, CES

Paul Frizelle, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, CSCS, PES, CES

David J. Denton, PT, DPT, CIDN, CVT

Andy Parsons PT, DPT, OCS

Tambra Marik, OT/L, OTD, CHT