Osteoarthritis

  A Clinical Practice Update

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Description

How can PT/OT help decrease symptoms, potentially minimize progression of degenerative changes, and support other nondrug therapies and self-care in our patients and clients with osteoarthritis?

This new virtual workshop focuses on selected lower extremity joints that are common sites of osteoarthritis. According to the CDC, OA affects 32.5 million US adults, and OA is the most common type of arthritis according to the Arthritis Foundation. During rehabilitation, clinicians address what aggravates and alleviates symptoms to restore normal ADL function, however they also can play a key role to help determine possible factors that contribute to joint disease and help prevent further degeneration.

In an interactive, fast-paced, virtual learning experience, clinicians will be introduced to current perspectives and new guidelines in the management of osteoarthritis that may include many “ah ha” moments as we connect the dots to optimize our patients’ function and minimize pain.

Instruction level: Various
CE contact hours: 4.0 (IL) *** Duration: 3.3 hours
Intended audience: PTs, PTAs

Topics

• Normal aging, dispelling myths, and imaging (radiograph, MRI)
• Exercise prescription and activity modification to minimize progression of joint degeneration
• Overview of new Clinical Practice Guidelines for evidence informed practice
• Hip and knee joint distraction and mobilization for ROM and symptom management
• Self-care and pain management strategies
• Functional tests and measures
• Basic nutritional considerations for patient education related to pain, inflammation, blood sugar, and edema
• Rehab-oriented overview of current regenerative medicine interventions and enhancing stem cell function

Objectives

By the completion of the workshop the participant will be able to correctly:

1. Discern factors perpetuating symptoms and contributing to progressive degeneration.
2. Describe the causes and impact of chronic, systemic inflammation on joint health.
3. Discuss the role of PT/OT in skilled maintenance care for osteoarthritis including self-care, functional strength tests, measurements, “booster” sessions, and wellness strategies.
4. Reference key points in Clinical Practice Guidelines relevant to their individual expertise, experience, and patient values.

IMPORTANT! 2-3 days prior to the CE event, you will receive your CE materials by email. This gives you the opportunity to preview, download or print, save, and refer back to the information at any time. If you do not receive your CE material please contact us before the day of the course or workshop.

Course Presenter

Sheryl Poremba, PT, CCM

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Location

This workshop is conducted virtually using Zoom.

Tuition: $119

Seating is limited. Please register early!

Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond our control.

Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No: 216-000101; OT License No: 224-000048; AT License No: 186-000107; BOC Provider No. P3418.

Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically, including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.

Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will not be responsible for any charges incurred by the registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other than the CE event tuition.

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