Cryotherapy

Online Course

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Prerequisites Required
2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

Cryotherapy has been utilized in the therapy world since the beginning, yet we still are discovering new methods and effects. This course aims to educate the learner on cryotherapy evidence and enhance the understanding of this often-misunderstood technique. Therapeutic benefits, risks, indications, and contraindications will be reviewed. Lab demonstrations of various application methods will be introduced. Additionally, reimbursement and possible future uses will be discussed.

Highlights

  • Effective, evidence-based cryotherapy interventions for multiple problem areas
  • Therapeutic benefits, risks, indications, and contraindications
  • Coding, billing, and reimbursement for cryotherapy
  • Integrate learning to your PT/OT/AT practice through case examples and demonstrations

Learning Objectives

  1. Examine 3 of the primary benefits and risks associated with cryotherapy.
  2. Determine 2 indications and contraindications for cryotherapy.
  3. Interpret billing, coding and reimbursement guidelines for cryotherapy.

Course Content

Cryotherapy
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  1. Cryotherapy
    1. History of cryotherapy
    2. How it became popular
    3. Best practices in rehab
    4. Future directions
    5. Evidence review
  2. Science of Cryotherapy
    1. Thermodynamics
    2. Methods of application Indications/contraindications
    3. Lab demo: Ice bath
    4. Vapocoolant spray
    5. Ice pack/cold pack
    6. Ice massage
    7. Contrast bath
    8. Cryotherapy chambers
  3. Coding, Billing, and Reimbursement
    1. CPT coding
    2. Reimbursement methods
    3. Costs of self-pay options
    4. Examples
  4. The Future of Cryotherapy
    1. Cryotherapy with cancer
    2. Surgical uses
    3. Burn victims/biofeedback
    4. Stasis

Chad Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS, is a licensed, clinical physical therapist with over 25 years of experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, subacute, neurological, and work hardening. He obtained his master's in health science and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from the University of Indianapolis. Currently, he is the Director of the PTA Program and Associate Dean of Health at Marion Technical College in Marion, Ohio.

Dr. Hensel is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA and serves as a founding partner of Creed Supplements, LLC-a sports performance supplement company. He continues to practice clinically at OhioHealth Marion Medical Campus. Dr. Hensel has been presenting continuing education workshops for over ten years in both live and webinar formats. His clinical experience has been focused on outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine. Dr. Hensel is also certified as a Trigger Point Dry Needling practitioner. He is a member of the APTA Education Section and attends the Education Leadership Conference annually. He also serves on the wellness committee at his institution.


DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Chad Hensel is compensated by Summit as an instructor. He receives a salary both for his role as the Director of the PTA Program at Marion Technical College in Marion Ohio and also for clinical practice at OhioHealth Marion Medical Campus. He serves as a founding partner of Creed Supplements, LLC a sports performance supplement company for which he has ownership interest.

NONFINANCIAL: Chad Hensel is a member of the APTA Education Section.

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