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Physiotherapy for Arthritis Hands Aims to  This introductory course will identify the basic physiological processes related to osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist. Best practices for the treatment of patients will be covered. Evidence and research related to arthritis, therapy and functional use will be presented. Participants will learn the most relevant clinical treatment techniques and patient education for the clients. Learning Objectives At the end of this course, the participant will be able to: Identify the physiological processes that cause osteoarthritis Identify functional difficulties that can arise from hand/wrist arthritis Evaluate hand and wrist arthritis patients Provide clients with education on joint protection and adaptive devices. Create effective exercise programs for clients with hand/wrist arthritis Assist clients in identifying pain management techniques for OA Who Should Enroll Physiotherapist Orthopedics Orthopedic Nurses Occupational Therapist Course Agenda: Intro: 5 min Anatomy and Physiology of hand/wrist osteoarthritis 20 min Clinical signs and symptoms of OA 20 min Evaluation of the hand/wrist OA client 15 min Functional impairment related to OA 10 min Evidence of best therapy practice for the treatment of hand/wrist OA 15 min Joint protection and adaptive devices 15 min Orthosis for hand/wrist OA 10 min Q & A 10 min TOTAL 120 min CPD Credit Hours Contact Hours: 2 Hours Resources 1-Month Access to Learning Resources Downloadable Course Material  CPD Certificate Presenter Speaker Bio: Elisa Marks, MS, CEAS, OTR/L, CHT Elisa is currently a practicing Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist at The Center for Health Enhancement and Rehabilitation in Pacific Palisades, CA. Additionally, she is a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist and provides individualized on-site ergonomic assessments. Previously she has held the positions of Outpatient Therapy Supervisor at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, CA. and Clinical Specialist II in hand therapy at Kaiser Permanente in Woodland Hills, CA. She received her CHT in 2001. She is the co-author of ASHT’s Treatment Guidelines for Tendon Transfer. Elisa also served on the American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee Board of Directors for 6 years. Elisa is a frequent speaker at national, state, and local conferences.

Hip Arthroplasty Physiotherapy Protocol Bundle Aims to Within the past decade, hip arthroscopy has become one of the fastest-growing orthopedic procedures in the United States. Some figures suggest a 150% rise in arthroscopies in adult and pediatric populations. The major etiologies for persistent pain after hip arthroscopy falls into the following five major categories: Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) Instability Arthritis Intra-articular pathologies Extra-articular factors Because new surgical procedures are constantly evolving, it is the responsibility of the physical therapist to stay up to date with the most current rehabilitation techniques facilitating a quicker return to work with improved quality of life.  This course covers the latest progression criteria for phase-based physical therapy protocols, indications, contraindications, the latest post-op protocols, and clinical practice guidelines from 2020. Candidates are going to be immersed in interactive case studies, pop-up questions, and critical thinking. Learning Objectives  At the end of the webinar, the participant will be able to : List 4 indications for hip arthroplasty List 4 complications of early and late hip arthroplasty Develop Physical therapy protocols tailored to individual patients Knowledgeable of phased progression of physical therapy Who Should Enroll Physiotherapist Orthopedics Occupational Therapist CPD Credit Hours 2 Hours Resources 1-Month Access to Learning Resources Downloadable Course Material  CPD Certificate Presenter DR Rina Pandya Dr Rina Pandya PT DPT Course Instructor Dr. Rina’s physical therapy career spans over 23 years, through the UK, the USA and the Middle East. She has worked in Nationalized Healthcare Services, American health care and self pay services in acute care, in-patient rehab, skilled nursing facility, home healthcare and outpatient clinic. In addition to being a clinician she has developed specialty programs based on evidence-based practice in her role as a project manager. She has also managed the Physical Therapy department in the capacity of Head of Department in a premier private hospital in Oman. Rina is an internationally published webinar presenter; many of her courses are highlighted on Physiopedia/ Physio Plus. Her pocket books are now available on Amazon titled-- Orthopedic Assessments made easy Dr. Pandya graduated from Manipal University, India in 2000 as well as University of Michigan, in 2018 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Rina conducts live webinars and is part of the continuing professional development teaching community with courses published in the UK, US, South Africa, Ireland and Australia. Rina is a member of APTA, HCPC-UK and OAP-Oman. 

Protocol for Pusher Syndrome in Stroke Aims to  This intermediate-level course is designed for therapists who are interested in knowledge of updated research to guide best practices for the management of the patient with controversies pushing after stroke. Prevalence, expected outcomes and limitations to progress and discharge planning with this population will be reviewed. In addition, an evidence-based assessment specific to controversies pushing will be introduced and demonstrated. Finally, current literature will be provided on treatment and the instructor will guide participants regarding best practices for optimal outcomes. Learning Objectives At the end of this course, the participant will be able to: Define “contraversive pushing” and discuss the documented pathophysiology behind this phenomenon. Identify updated research on the prevalence of pushing, expected outcomes, and how this affects the management of this population. Explain research available on treatment for controversies pushing. Prevalence, outcomes, and limitations to management Assessment using the Burke Lateropulsion Scale Apply research to demonstrate techniques for effective treatment strategies for contraversive pushing. Who Should Enroll Physiotherapist Neuromuscular specialists Nurses Occupational Therapist CPD Credit Hours 2. hours Resources 1-Month Access to Learning Resources Downloadable Course Material CPD Certificate Presenter Speaker Bio: Jaime Gillespie, PT, DPT Jaime graduated from University of Kansas Medical Center in 2010 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Currently, she is practicing as a Research Physical Therapist for the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute with an innovative team focused on advancement of research in neurological rehabilitation and medicine. For 11 years prior, she practiced in inpatient rehabilitation at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation primarily working with patients with stroke. She has taught multiple continuing education courses at BSWIR on the management of the patient post-stroke and acts as a mentor across the continuum. Additionally, Jaime teaches as an adjunct instructor for neurological courses at Texas Women’s University in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. She has education in Neuro-IFRAH and advanced certification from Ekso Bionics to treat patients using the robotic exoskeleton. Jaime’s current and past research efforts and publications have emphasis in areas including rehabilitation health literacy, post-stroke and post-SCI rehabilitation. Nationally, Jaime has presented invited presentations, scientific posters, and educational symposiums in various conferences including Combined Sections Meeting and the American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine. Jaime is passionate about working with the neurological population as well as advancing research to improve outcomes for these patients.

Pediatric Physiotherapy Courses Aims to  This 2-hour webinar is lecture-based with case studies and is appropriate for pediatric OTs/OTAs and PTs/PTAs at a beginning/intermediate level. The webinar seeks to help therapists answer the questions of What, Why, How, When, Where, and Who regarding the use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology (AT) for children and young adults. An overview of various types of adaptive equipment and assistive technology will be presented. Therapists will learn how to assess for and develop appropriate client/family goals for use of adaptive equipment. A review of high-tech and low-tech options will be discussed, as well as cost vs. benefit, and how adaptive equipment can enhance therapy goals. Attendees will learn how to write an effective letter of medical necessity and wheelchair evaluation. Case studies and quizzes will help attendees consider risk factors for various deformities related to postural alignment, growth, and function, and discuss possible solutions using adaptive equipment and assistive technology. Learning Objectives At the end of this course, the participant will be able to: Define adaptive equipment and AT, and review various types Discuss the purpose of adaptive equipment and AT Types of Adaptive Equipment and Assistive Technology Why, who, when, where to use the adaptive equipment and AT Specific equipment options, advantages/disadvantages/alternatives Review appropriate use of adaptive equipment and AT relative to age, cognition, family needs, and support Summarize important considerations related to growth, environment, and specific diagnoses Recognize the practical considerations associated with the use of adaptive equipment and AT, including evaluation, funding, documentation of need, and fitting Who Should Enroll Physiotherapist Pediatrics Pediatric Nurses Occupational Therapist CPD Credit Hours  2 Hours Resources 1-Month Access to Learning Resources Downloadable Course Material  CPD Certificate Presenter Speaker Bio: Mary B. Pengelley, PT, DPT, ATP Mary Pengelley received her BS in PT at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse NY in 1983 and her pediatric DPT from Rocky Mountain University in 2015. She has been a certified Assistive Technology Practitioner since 2007. Mary has been the PT clinical director and director of continuing education at Progressive Pediatric Therapy in Palm Beach County Florida for the past 5 years. Throughout her career, she has worked with children with a variety of developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, genetic disorders, muscular dystrophies, orthopedic injuries, brachial plexus injury, autism, and torticollis. Mary's previous experiences as a pediatric PT include working as a Peace Corps Volunteer in rural Jamaica, and Blythedale Children’s Hospital in NY. After moving to Palm Beach County FL in 1989, she has held positions at Easter Seals, Paley Limb Lengthening Institute, and the Arc. At the Arc, Mary was instrumental in helping to develop Potentials Charter School, an innovative therapy-intensive school for children who are non-ambulatory and non-verbal. Her experience includes inpatient, outpatient and school based pediatric PT, therapeutic horseback riding, developmental dance, adaptive gymnastics, aquatic therapy, splinting and casting, and adaptive seating and mobility as an assistive technology practitioner. Mary has also worked as an adjunct professor, teaching pediatric classes and labs to DPT students at the University of St. Augustine and Nova Southeastern University, since 2010, and has presented at national continuing education seminars and webinars. 

Executive functioning skills are the missing link between intentions and actions. In this presentation, we will identify executive functioning skills and discuss how ADHD and related neurodiversity diagnoses impact them.

Physiotherapy in ICU Guidelines Aims to  Acute Care and ICU Physical Therapy is a growing area of practice. This course is geared toward both the new/entry-level and advanced practice therapist to integrate the complexity of lines, tubes, and monitoring devices and optimize them to advance treatment options with patients. Learning Objectives At the end of this course, the participant will be able to: 1.Integrate information on invasive lines, tubes, and monitoring devices with patient presentation 2.Consider acute care and ICU safety guidelines for physical and occupational therapy intervention and exercise on the impact of patient care and outcomes 3.Explain physiological responses to exercise in order to safely monitor patients during ”high-intensity” treatment 4.Demonstrate integration and application of acute care competencies: safety, sound clinical decision-making, communication, and discharge planning  5.Discuss treatment approaches to creatively optimize patient physical functioning in the acute and ICU setting Who Should Enroll Physiotherapist Allied Healthcare professionals ICU nurses Course Agenda Introduction- 10 minutes Acute Care and ICU Safety and Feasibility- 15 minutes Lines, Tubes, and Monitors- 15 minutes Early Mobility and Physiological Response to Exercise in Critically Ill Patients- 20 minutes Case Presentation- 25 minutes Creative Treatment Approaches for the Acute/ICU Patient- 25 minutes Conclusion/Questions- 10 minutes Total: 120 minutes  CPD Credit Hours 2.0 Hours Resources 1-Month Access to Learning Resources Downloadable Course Material  CPD Certificate Presenter Speaker Bio: Katelyn Whitlock, PT, DPT Dr. Katelyn Whitlock is a practicing cardiovascular and pulmonary acute care and ICU physical therapist in Atlanta, GA. She graduated from Emory University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in May of 2018. Following her DPT she completed the Emory Acute Care Residency in 2019. Prior to her DPT, she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in Exercise Physiology from the University of Virginia. Currently, she is a primary therapist on the Heart Transplant, Lung Transplant, LVAD and ECMO team at EUH, is a course instructor in the DPT program at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Clinical Management and Pharmacology courses, and has ongoing research in the areas of ICU Physical Therapy and COVID-19. She sat for her Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist Exam in February of 2022. Course Instructor About Physiotherapy Online Physiotherapy Online is a physiotherapist-owned educational company with a vision to create an ensemble of international educators to cater to undergraduate, postgraduate physiotherapy students as well as post professionals who are keen to advance or refesh their existing knowledge in varied specialities. As every student has a unique approach to learning, we have therefore created a library of bite sized chapters which may be accessed as an individual module or a course as a whole; self study webinars; live workshops for those who would like to get an in-person hands on immersive experience and audio books for those on the go.

This is an online course sat at your own pace to introduce you to clinical coaching. As an Abbeydale training practice the cost of this course is including with the annual TP fee. During the course we will go into the concept of training a student, learning methods, tutorial techniques, safeguarding and how to use the Central Skills Log (CSL). The course is open for 2 months. Once completed we can then arrange access to the CSL for one of Abbeydale’s students.

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Develop invaluable skills in our Minute Taking Training Course. Master effective note-taking, summarising discussions, and producing accurate meeting minutes. CPD Certified.

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