Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets- Module 3: Electrotherapy and Modalities

Course overview

This course is derived from the textbook by Jeffrey Placzek, MD, PT and David Boyce, PT, EdD, OCS. This textbook is part of the popular Secrets series. It presents physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology. The text features concise information that includes tips, and memory “secrets”. Bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations provide a quick review of the specific topics discussed. The information is interesting, entirely evidence-based, outcome based and up-to-date. Module 3: Electrotherapy and Modalities covers chapters 9 through 11. Chapter 9: Cryotherapy and Moist Heat Chapter 10: Electrotherapy Chapter 11: Iontophoresis, Ultrasound, Phonophoresis, and Laser Therapy Methods of Instruction: Online course available via internet Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers Educational Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: None Course Goals and Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1.Identify the effect of ice application on metabolic rate and local blood flow 2.Identify which form of cold treatment is the most effective at relieving postoperative pain and swelling 3.Recognize the effect of heat and ice on nerve conduction velocity 4.Define Ohm’s law 5.Identify the key attributes of interferential current 6.Identify the clinical relevance of pulse characteristics 7.List the potential sites for electrode placement used in the treatment of pain 8.List electrically excitable and nonexcitable tissues 9.Identify times when NMES is indicated after knee surgery and immobilization 10.Recognize when NMES can be used to augment ROM and strength of shoulder musculature and ACL rehab 11.Identify concerns with using direct current 12.List advantages of iontophoresis as compared to injection 13.Identify how ultrasound is generated and explain a piezoelectric effect 14.Recognize how ultrasound frequency relates to depth of penetration 15.Identify the safety of serial phonophoretic treatments 16.Identify the effectiveness of laser therapy in treating specific conditions Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: A score of 70% or greater on the post-test