Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets- Module 5: Special Topics 2

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 5: Special Topics 2 -covers chapters 25 through 36. Chapter 25: Pediatric Orthopedic Therapy Chapter 26: Women’s Health Issues Chapter 27: Wound Healing and Management Chapter 28: Management of Chronic Pain Chapter 29: Headache Chapter 30: Functional Capacity Testing and Industrial Injury Treatment Chapter 31: Anatomy Mnemonics Chapter 32: Nutrition Chapter 33: Spinal Exercise Programs Chapter 34: Isokinetic Testing and Exercise Chapter 35: Exercise in Aging and Disease Chapter 36: Orthopedic Radiology 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.Recognize the common developmental milestones 2.Identify the standardized tests commonly used in pediatric therapy and when they are most useful 3.List examples of physiologic, cardiovascular, respiratory and musculoskeletal changes that occur during pregnancy 4.Identify the effectiveness of mechanical debridement 5.Recognize the types, advantages and disadvantages of the different types of wound dressings 6.Recognize the role of electrical stimulation in wound healing 7.Recognize the appropriate medications for chronic pain 8.Identify the four types of headaches and their typical symptoms 9.Identify the role of proper posture in preventing headaches and explain how to educate the patient 10.Define and understand a functional capacity evaluation, when it should be performed, how the results are utilized, what the typical components are, and what role it plays in legal disability cases. 11.Differentiate between work conditioning and work hardening 12.List anatomy mnemonics for shoulder muscles, carpal bones, cranial nerves and more 13.List and identify the American Heart Association dietary guidelines 14.Recognize the effect creatine supplements have on an athlete’s performance and their side effects 15.Identify the current information on the scope of low back problems 16.Identify the rationale behind Williams’ flexion exercises, goals of treatment and core exercises 17.Define Isokinetic testing and explain the advantages, absolute contraindications/relative contraindications, safety, and parameters for testing 18.Recognize the recent evidence behind using open kinetic chain exercises 19.List the risk factors associated with falls in the elderly and list the three most common fractures 20.List the absolute contraindications for exercise in older adults 21.Recognize the basics of correctly reading a radiograph for diagnosis Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: A score of 70% or greater on the post-test