CEU Courses for PTs

This course will review the extensor tendon anatomy and the various contribution of extrinsic and intrinsic muscles to the extensor tendon mechanism. A brief overview and rationale for the utilization of immobilization, early passive motion, or early active motion protocols for each of the extensor tendon zones will be described. **Please have a tight-fitting glove and 4 markers for the demonstration portion of the talk. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA

This course gives us an overview of diabetes in adults, discusses current perspectives and guidelines, and addresses its significance in PT practice. It also looks at some of the current literature that addresses the evidence for risk factors and interventions and to see how they may apply to our practices. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This seminar reviews the background and scope of respiratory illness (including COVID-19) and introduces strategies for assessing and implementing treatment interventions designed for clients with compromised lung function. Finally, this course includes reimbursement and documentation principles to ensure efficacy in this area by therapy providers. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Pain neuroscience education consists of educational sessions for patients describing in detail the neurobiology and neurophysiology of pain and pain processing by the nervous system. Through Pain Neuroscience Education patients have been found to have a reduction in fear avoidance behaviors and are more able and willing to move. This course is an introduction to Pain Neuroscience Education and the basics to get you started. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

The demand for telehealth services has significantly increased, while many patients are looking to take advantage of virtual services many practitioners are left trying to figure out how to safely and effectively offer telehealth. In this CE you will learn the fundamentals of how to offer telehealth and how to immediately implement services into your practice. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

There is an emerging group of extra-articular causes of hip impingement that may be mistaken for intra-articular causes. This presentation will provide an evidence-based discussion on the recognition and management of these conditions. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

It is imperative for clinicians and educators to be aware of the neurodiversity movement in order to better support all human rights. This course discusses what neurodiversity is and the history of the movement, as well as the potential for trauma related to behavioral interventions. Case examples demonstrate how to apply a paradigm shift to clinical practice that seeks to accept and celebrate differences rather than mask them. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

Burnout among healthcare professionals is widespread. In a national survey of PTs, 29% were found to have high emotional exhaustion burnout. Burnout of healthcare professionals is detrimental to patient care and the professional. This session will provide an overview of the history of burnout, causes, signs, effects, the prevalence in healthcare workers, and strategies to prevent and reduce burnout and build resilience. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.

This course is intended to educate participants on the diagnosis of Diastasis Recti Abdominis, testing methods, clinical implications, prevalence, and physical therapy treatment. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and athletic training and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA and AT.

Mindfulness can be a really powerful cognitive-behavioral tool and has many relevant applications when treating patients with pain, especially chronic pain. Many courses for rehabilitation professionals teach guided meditation, which is an amazing tool. However, mindfulness has many other applications and opportunities for use in the treatment of patients with pain. This session discusses the history and science behind mindfulness, as well as provides a variety of practical mindfulness tools for the everyday practitioner. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.