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Preventing and Recognizing Opioid Abuse in Athletes by the Healthcare Professional
Presented by John Boudreaux, EdD, PT, LAT, ATC, SCS
Recorded WebinarAudio
Course: #4876Level: Introductory1 Hour
Opioid abuse is one of the leading causes of death and non-accidental trauma among adults in the United States. The economic burden, including healthcare costs, addiction treatment, lost productivity, and criminal involvement of prescription opioid misuse, in the United States continues to rise. Healthcare providers need to be cognizant of the various community stakeholders to recognize opioid abuse and recognize potential abuse. Healthcare professionals can promote safe opioid use and prevent abuse by assisting and helping patients manage associated pain related to their injuries, which is critical to the well-being of student-athletes. The instructor will provide an overarching review of the literature as it pertains to prescription opioid use to allow the participant to recognize the risks and signs of opioid abuse, addiction, and diversion.

Advances in Recovery: A Muscle Centric Approach
Presented by Adam Cady, MHS, ATC, CSCS, PA-C
Live WebinarWed, Jan 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm EST
Course: #5135Level: Advanced1 Hour
This lecture explores current evidence on muscle-centric interventions aimed at optimizing recovery after injury and surgery, including sleep science, peri-operative and peri-injury nutrition, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, and novel imaging techniques. Attendees will gain strategies to critically appraise the validity of emerging technologies and interventions, ensuring evidence-based integration into clinical practice.

Inspiratory Muscle Training for Rehabilitation Professionals
Presented by Scott Peirce, BHSc (Physiotherapy), PGCert (Acupuncture), MHSc (Physio)
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5016Level: Introductory1 Hour
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.

Rotator Cuff Lesions: Conservative and Post-Operative Management
Presented by David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5040Level: Advanced2 Hours
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.

Management of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies
Presented by David Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #4997Level: Advanced2 Hours
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.

Optimizing Core Retraining, Part 2
Presented by Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC
Recorded Webinar
Course: #4960Level: Advanced2 Hours
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.

Optimizing Core Retraining, Part 1
Presented by Jennifer Stone, PT, DPT, OCS, PHC, TPS, HLC
Recorded Webinar
Course: #4958Level: Advanced2 Hours
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.

Strategies For Correcting Postural Dysfunction: Tech Neck
Presented by Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #5011Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Poor posture, such as tech neck, has reached epidemic proportions, which can result in dysfunction and injury. Healthcare professionals have a unique role in educating patients about the hazards of poor posture. This presentation will discuss the current evidence and management strategies for tech neck as it applies to healthcare professionals.

From Accident to Ambulance: Emergency Action Plans for the Injured Athlete
Presented by John Boudreaux, EdD, PT, LAT, ATC, SCS
Recorded WebinarAudio
Course: #4875Level: Intermediate2 Hours
Emergency management of injuries in sport should be handled by a trained medical professional. An emergency action plan (EAP) is necessary for any school or university with venues where athletes exercise. An emergency action plan should be specific to your organization, venues, resources, and personnel. Sports medicine professionals must be competent in developing, implementing, and reviewing EAPs to protect athletes and reduce liability for the individual healthcare professional and institution. The instructor will provide an overarching review of the literature regarding the management of establishing emergency action plans to allow the participant to become proficient in establishing procedures and identifying personnel and resources to create EAPs.

Identifying and Recognizing Mental Health Conditions in Student Athletes
Presented by John Boudreaux, EdD, PT, LAT, ATC, SCS
Recorded Webinar
Course: #4874Level: Intermediate3 Hours
As the type, severity, and percentage of mental illnesses continue to rise in adolescents and young adults, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and healthcare professionals, in general, are certain to encounter student-athletes with psychological concerns at the secondary school and collegiate levels. In this course, lecture techniques will be utilized to discuss the different types of mental health disorders prevalent among competitive athletes along with the various stressors and triggering events that may lead to psychological concern in these individuals. After a thorough review of the literature on best practices regarding the management of mental health conditions in athletes, participants will be able to generate a plan to formally address mental health conditions in athletes, construct a referral network of mental health providers, and investigate the legal liability associated with developing a plan to manage mental health conditions.

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