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Special Tests of the Knee

Presented by Eric Hegedus, PT, DPT, PhD, MHSc, OCS

Special Tests of the Knee

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Video Runtime: 43 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 23 Minutes

In this course, viewers will wade into the plethora of special tests of the knee and discover not only the traditional tests that are unhelpful with diagnosis but also the best tests for ruling in and ruling out the most prevalent pathologies of the knee, as supported by scientific literature. Where science lacks proof, tests will be recommended based on their clinical use. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (knee, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.

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The Athlete Movement System: Speed, Power, and Agility

Presented by Jared Vagy, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

The Athlete Movement System: Speed, Power, and Agility

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Video Runtime: 69 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 17 Minutes

Speed, power, and agility are essential components of sports performance and are often overlooked in the rehabilitation setting. This course will introduce practical research-based methods that can be performed in the clinic to assess deficits in speed, power, and agility with athletes. Based on identified performance and movement deficits, exercises emphasizing foundational movement patterns will be recommended and their clinical utility discussed, with the goal of improving sport-specific performance training.
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Additional athlete movement system courses presented by Dr. Jared Vagy include:

The Movement System The Athlete Movement System For more information

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Neurologic Treatments Part 1: Neuroplasticity and Motor Learning

Presented by J.J. Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD, NCS, C/NDT, CSRS, CEEAA

Neurologic Treatments Part 1: Neuroplasticity and Motor Learning

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Video Runtime: 78 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 39 Minutes

This course will focus on providing a comprehensive approach to assessing people with neurological deficits. The foundational aspects of neuroplasticity will be reviewed to highlight the key aspects that should be included in your intervention design. Multiple examples will be provided of motor learning strategies and the ways they can be integrated into practice for any setting. Finally, the neurologic clinical practice guidelines for outcome measures will be discussed, along with the recommendations for their use.

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The Anatomy of Rehabilitation in the Face of Neurodegeneration

Presented by Valerie Carter, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS and Kay Wing, PT, DPT, NCS

The Anatomy of Rehabilitation in the Face of Neurodegeneration

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Video Runtime: 60 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 26 Minutes

Specific neuronal connections are responsible for the endless varieties of human movement. In the face of neurodegeneration, patients will have specific functional deficits depending on the anatomy that is damaged. The ability to understand the functional anatomy of the central nervous system (CNS) is necessary to understand how a person will learn and move with these deficits. This understanding will also help with differential diagnosis of CNS impairments as well as creating and modifying treatment interventions that are specific to patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson's disease (PD). This course utilizes lecture, demonstration, and multiple patient video examples to enhance learning. This course is Part 1 of a five-part series in which a comprehensive review of the central nervous system is applied with the focus of functional anatomy while aging with degeneration.

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Pediatric Health and Wellness for Physical Therapists

Presented by Eydie Kendall, PT, PhD, CAPE, PCS

Pediatric Health and Wellness for Physical Therapists

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Video Runtime: 77 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 37 Minutes

This course will provide a broad look at the concepts of health and wellness as they apply to the pediatric population. It begins with a review of the many aspects of fitness and a description of the relevant physiology and anatomy throughout a continuum of ages, from prematurity to adolescence. The course explores ways to assess fitness, in a formal clinic or on the playground, for typically developing children and those with disabilities. Specific concepts of fitness are applied to children with common diagnoses addressed by therapists. The course concludes with a discussion of intervention approaches and lifestyle and environmental considerations. This course is appropriate for pediatric physical therapists who work with children with any movement challenges or fitness needs. Pediatric occupational therapists may also find it helpful. It is specifically designed for therapists who want to extend their knowledge beyond the basic level or who are considering specialist certification.

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Enhancing Patient-Centered Care in Diverse Communities

Presented by Helen L. Masin, PT, PhD

Enhancing Patient-Centered Care in Diverse Communities

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Video Runtime: 46 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 29 Minutes

This course introduces students to the clinical challenges of providing patient-centered care to patients and families from diverse communities. The course describes the broad aspects of cultural diversity in patients seeking pediatric PT and OT services. The course explains culture, cultural competence, the cultural continuum, census data, and the role of culture in beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. The importance of understanding one's own culture as well as the culture of one's profession and one's clients is clarified. Differences between ethnocentrism and cultural pluralism are explained. Variables impacting family responses to therapy are discussed, high- and low-context cultural assumptions are compared and contrasted, and individualistic and collectivistic value orientations are explained. Tools for bridging cultural differences are examined, including rapport building when using medical translators during family interviews. The applicable audience is pediatric PT and OT clinicians working in hospitals, clinics, schools, or home-based settings with children and their families/caregivers.

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Understanding Glenohumeral Joint Biomechanics and Exercise Implementation

Presented by Lenny Macrina, MSPT, SCS, CSCS

Understanding Glenohumeral Joint Biomechanics and Exercise Implementation

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Video Runtime: 85 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 22 Minutes

This course will teach you how to design an effective shoulder rehabilitation program based on current clinical evidence and scientific research. The anatomy and biomechanics of the glenohumeral joint will be reviewed from an evidence-based perspective, including how to understand and recognize the pathomechanics of various shoulder injuries. The influence of shoulder joint biomechanics and the importance of a thorough clinical exam will be emphasized. We will also discuss the importance of the subjective examination to complement the clinical exam. From all of this, the PT, ATC, PTA, or OT will be able to design an appropriate rehabilitation program for the shoulder patient.

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Recovery From Critical Illness: Recognizing Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

Presented by Patricia J. Ohtake, PT, PhD, James Smith, PT, DPT, and Hallie Zeleznik, PT, DPT

Recovery From Critical Illness: Recognizing Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

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Video Runtime: 56 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 36 Minutes

Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), first defined in 2012 as a new syndrome, is often underrecognized by rehabilitation professionals and primary care providers. This course will provide an overview of post-intensive care syndrome, including characteristics of the syndrome, incidence, and risk factors. Participants will be able to identify the signs/symptoms of this syndrome. Strategies for engaging in an interprofessional approach through advocacy will be addressed so that participants will be able to enhance outcomes for people with PICS.

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