CEU Courses for PTs

This course explores the effects of high-intensity, short duration training versus endurance cardio training on strength development in athletes. Discover how to program the frequency, mode, volume, intensity, and duration of cardio training sessions to design effective concurrent training sessions and programs for recreational and competitive athletes.

Patients seen in acute care practice demonstrate a wide variety of movement abilities, which can make the selection and use of standardized outcome measures a challenge. Learn what recommendations exist to inform decision making while reviewing some of the most practical outcome measures for acute care practice. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

With current research focusing on resilience factors that may impact the presentation and severity of Alzheimer's, occupational therapists have an opportunity to activate an elder's best defense against the effects of dementia. This course focuses on health promotion activities to deploy across any adult/older adult population interested in building cognitive resilience in individual, group, and community health—even oneself!

Therapists are often key members of the wheelchair seating evaluation team. Seating assessment includes evaluation of current posture and equipment, a mat examination, and equipment recommendations. This course will review the assessment process.

This course will review current literature, definitions, and guidelines on osteoporosis and its impact and relevance to physical therapy practice. We will review recommended treatments, precautions, and contraindications when treating individuals with osteoporosis

This course will provide an overview of vision assessment and rehabilitation for physical therapists. Common assessment and rehabilitation techniques that can be used with clinical, particularly neurological, patients will be discussed and demonstrated. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Shoulder pain is the most frequent secondary complication after stroke and significantly limits functional performance. In this webinar, the discussion will include prevalence and clinical presentation of the painful hemiplegic shoulder, risk factor groups, evaluation, and evidence-based intervention techniques such as mobilizations, NMES, taping, edema management, and mental imagery.

Pelvic floor tension myalgia can cause a range of symptoms including pain in the vagina and rectum, feeling of sitting on a ball or stick, and pain during intercourse. This course will explore why and how pelvic physical therapy is first line treatment for pelvic floor tension myalgia. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This webinar introduces participants to the different types of wounds commonly found in patients with neurological impairments. It provides clinicians with basic treatment and risk reduction techniques to utilize in their practice settings. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Using a wheelchair places a significant strain on the upper extremity. Therapists should be proactive in preventing repetitive strain injuries to help clients maintain independence and improve their quality of life. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.