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Rotator cuff pathology is common in the general population, as well as among overhead athletes and workers. This presentation aims to provide an evidence-based review of current physical therapy practice for the conservative and post-operative management of rotator cuff pathology.

Despite the pervasive theme of coverage for maintenance services in the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Chapter 7 – Home Health Services), many home health physical therapists may overlook this important benefit due to uncertainty, concern for denial, or lack of clarity on how to apply the associated standards to patient care. This course is designed to inform Home Health Physical Therapists on compliant implementation of maintenance services through a clear description of the guidelines and application to real-life clinical scenarios.

This course introduces the PT to various assistive technologies (AT) available to improve the Quality of Life (QoL) for home-dwelling individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PwP). Assistive technology includes Voiced-Assisted Technology (VAT), Smartphone apps, and wearable sensors.

Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) is gaining in popularity worldwide. It has good evidence in many pathological conditions and also for sporting populations. In this one-hour course, you will learn the basics and understand the nuances of IMT.

Review of the impact of the caregiver role on quality of life measures for both the caregiver and patient. Examine the impact of improved caregiver support and education on patient care and outcomes, including rehospitalization rates and wider monetary implications for healthcare organizations. Discover resources that can help to identify caregivers who may have an increased need for education or support. Discuss several ways therapists can incorporate caregiver support in a comprehensive model of care, and we will wrap the session with an open discussion of practical and ethical considerations for physical therapists.

An advanced exploration of up-to-date, evidence-based PT practice for this common condition. Enhance your skills for exceptional patient results by exploring therapeutic exercise interventions backed by research and gaining comprehensive insights for optimal patient outcomes.

Patients being seen in home health are more often presenting with acute medical complexities, and the therapist needs to have a clear understanding of pathology progressions, medications, and the impact on rehab of multiple medical conditions. This session will review key indicators of multiple medical conditions, cover the patient who presents with multiple complexities, and train the therapist to develop effective and safe interventions for these patients.

This webinar is designed to provide acute care physical therapists with the knowledge and tools to begin effectively preventing, identifying, and managing burnout. It will discuss multi-level causes of burnout, ranging from the individual perspective to the institutional level.

Rehab providers talk about "the core" frequently, especially for their patients with spine and lower extremity dysfunction. However, there is a wide range of practice patterns and little consensus regarding optimally training the core. This two-part course overviews current evidence and evidence-supported practices to optimize core retraining.

What if we took care of ourselves the way we take care of others? This webinar is designed to provide physical therapists in the outpatient neurological rehab setting with tools to proactively prevent, identify, and manage burnout while caring for people with complex and often degenerative conditions.