Knee Osteoarthritis - Assessment and Management
Tracking # 20-1290461
$30.00
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, participants will be equipped to:
- Review knee anatomy and osteoarthritis etiology.
- Identify clinical presentations and risk factors for knee osteoarthritis.
- Apply diagnostic criteria and assessment tools for functional limitations.
- Conduct functional assessments through observation and standardized tests.
- Implement physical and occupational therapy interventions to reduce pain, improve joint function, and enhance overall quality of life by addressing pain, stiffness, and limitations in daily activities through exercises and using assistive devices.
- Explore medical and alternative management options.
- Discuss surgical treatments and necessary post-surgery rehabilitation for daily activities.
- Provide patient education for symptom management and knee health optimization.
Course overview
This online course, titled "Knee Osteoarthritis: Assessment and Management," aims to equip clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of the complex causes of this condition. Additionally, it provides guidelines for effective assessment and treatment based on established best practices. The course details clinical evaluations, functional assessments, and diagnostic procedures; its management strategies focus on pain relief and functional improvement, using physical and occupational therapies to alleviate pain and enhance joint function and overall quality of life. Furthermore, the course addresses prevention strategies that tackle pain, stiffness, and limitations in daily activities through specialized exercises and assistive devices.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Special Volunteer
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant Special Volunteer
Physical Therapist Special Volunteer
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapist Registered
New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Assistant
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
North Dakota State Board of Occupational Practice
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
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- This course reports to CE Broker immediately upon completion.
- Complete all courses at your own pace online.
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