Many people work at a desk countless hours of the day overlooking correct ergonomics which results in numerous musculoskeletal disorders. In this course, you will not only learn how to properly assess ergonomics but gain an understanding of ergonomic equipment recommendations, therapeutic exercise interventions, and adjustments to help combat and resolve work-related musculoskeletal disorders. This course is directly related to the practice of physical therapy and is therefore appropriate for the PT/PTA.
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; MD/0.2; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NY/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
Learning Outcomes
- Participants will be able to define Ergonomics
- Participants will be able to identify at least two common Musculoskeletal Disorders related to office work.
- Participants will be able to identify at least two components of an office ergonomic evaluation.
- Participants will be able to list at least two equipment recommendations for office workers.
- Participants will be able to identify at least three therapeutic exercises to address work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
Course created on April 16, 2021
Agenda
0-15 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
15-30 Minutes | Definition of ergonomics and common musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) associated with office work |
30-60 Minutes | Components of an ergonomic assessment |
60-90 Minutes | Ergonomic adjustments and equipment recommendations |
90-115 Minutes | Treatment approaches to work-related MSDs |
115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Justin Jellin
PT, DPT
Dr. Justin Jellin earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of the Pacific and has an undergraduate degree in Sports Sciences. In addition to clinical practice, he is the Program Director of RUNATOMY, a Running Gait Analysis Clinic at GSPORTS Physical Therapy in San Francisco. He has a special interest in sports medicine, especially cases that are interdisciplinarily complex.
Dr. Jellin is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences at the University of the Pacific, Dugoni School of Dentistry where he lectures to students, faculty, and staff on musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and dental ergonomics. He has published research in the Journal of Dental Education and contributed journal reviews for the Running Special Interest group of the American Physical Therapy Association. Additionally, Dr. Jellin has written courses on Telehealth Rehabilitation and Running Gait Analysis.
He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and helps conduct networking groups for rehabilitation professionals to find non-traditional career opportunities.
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Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
This course is approved by the Arkansas Department of Health, State Board of Physical Therapy for 2.0 contact hours of continuing education.
California
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IL Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor
PhysicalTherapy.com is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as a sponsor of continuing education for PTs/PTAs (Sponsor License #216000252). This course is offered for 2.0 hours (Introductory level).
KPTA
This course is offered for 2.0 hours (Introductory level, Category 2) by the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association (Provider #CS80-2024-APTAKY).
Maryland
This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.2 CEUs.
New York
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Oklahoma
PhysicalTherapy.com is an Approved Provider by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision for Physical Therapists, PT CE Provider BAP202310006. This course is offered for 2.0 hours of continuing education for Oklahoma PTs/PTAs.
Texas Physical Therapy Association
This course is offered for 2.0 hours (Introductory level) by the Texas Physical Therapy Association. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. The Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) administers the CCAP on behalf of the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (Provider #2706033TX).
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