CEU Courses for PTs

This presentation examines strategies used by occupational and physical therapists to decrease readmission rates in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). The session covers evidence-based interventions, survey findings from practicing therapists, and the collaborative roles of OT and PT in managing CHF. Attendees gain insights into effective practices, patient education techniques, and multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient outcomes and reduce rehospitalization.

This course will review current principles for the evaluation, differential diagnosis, and rehabilitation of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. Fundamental principles of exercise and progression, as well as specific therapeutic exercises and manual techniques, will be covered in this course.

This comprehensive course is designed to help physical therapists understand the current practice models, delving into the business and operational aspects of physiotherapy. Participants will learn how to evaluate potential job opportunities by understanding the patient lifecycle, identifying key accountability metrics, and effectively managing interviews with data-driven insights.

Evidence-based therapy examination, evaluation, and treatment techniques for children with ITW will be shared with an emphasis on shared decision-making with the family and child. The evidence and indications for medical treatments such as Botox injections and surgery will be discussed. Case studies related to the therapy management of a child with ITW will provide an opportunity for the application of key themes from the presentation. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series.

Coccydynia can be a challenging diagnosis for patients to experience and rehab professionals to address. This course will cover practical steps to evaluate and treat patients with coccydynia and provide therapists with a toolbox to optimally care for them.

This presentation explores innovative ways to transform common assessment tools into structured and progressive treatment programs for physical and occupational therapy providers. Attendees learn how to utilize various standardized tests to design effective and individualized exercise programs, enhancing patient outcomes. The session covers practical applications of these tools, focusing on integrating assessment results into treatment planning and execution.

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.

Given the role of physical therapists as the providers of choice for many conditions that can mimic Lyme disease, this session helps practitioners rule out Lyme as the most likely source of symptoms, guiding clinical decision-making. Treatment of acute and post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome is discussed based on the most recent evidence.

This course will explore the implementation and current regulation of group and concurrent interventions in long-term care. We will discuss overcoming common barriers and best practice guidance to develop techniques to maximize patient outcomes.

Gait development in young children and the diagnosis of Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW), including current theories of the etiology of ITW and common co-morbid conditions, will be reviewed in this course. The role of therapy in the differential diagnosis of children who toe walk will also be addressed. Case studies related to the differential diagnosis of toe walking in children will provide an opportunity for application of material. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.