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Orthopedic Physical Therapy Secrets- Module 4: Special Topics 1

Product #
1019PT
Type
PT/PTA
Hours
12
Approval Status

 Course Description:

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 4: Special Topics 1-covers chapters 11 through 23. 

  • Chapter 11: Stretching
  • Chapter 12: Manual Therapy
  • Chapter 13: Massage and Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Chapter 14: Spinal Traction
  • Chapter 15: Normal and Pathologic Gait
  • Chapter 16: Pharmacology in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Chapter 17: Evaluation of Medical Laboratory Tests
  • Chapter 18: Nerve Conduction Studies and Needle Eletromyography
  • Chapter 19: Orthopedic Neurology
  • Chapter 20: Clinical Research and Data Analysis
  • Chapter 21: Evidence-Based Practice
  • Chapter 22: Sports Medicine and Concussion Management
  • Chapter 23: Differential Diagnosis and Clinical Reasoning

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 some commonly used proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching techniques
  2. Recognize the expected side effects of manual therapy
  3. List the general contraindications to manual therapy
  4. Differentiate between types of massage and their expected effects
  5. Identify important treatment variables for traction
  6. Differentiate between types of functional gait abnormalities
  7. Recognize common gait deviations
  8. Identify the properties of common opioid analgesics
  9. Identify the primary effects of NSAIDs
  10. Recognize nondisease states that can results in abnormal laboratory test results
  11. Identify reasons for nonhepatic sources of Aspartate Transaminase
  12. Recognize causes for Neutropenia
  13. Differentiate between compression neuropathies and diseases of nerve and muscle that NCS/EMG studies can identify
  14. Identify the characteristics of a burner or stinger
  15. Define independent/dependent variable in research
  16. Recognize the Evidence-Based Practice "Grades of Evidence"
  17. Recognize three functional tests that can be used to determine return to sport after ACL
  18. Differentiate between heat exhaustion and heat stroke
  19. Identify and classify concussion symptoms
  20. Identify common systemic "Red Flags" that require physician referral and further investigation
  21. Recognize common myocardial infarction patterns in men vs women
  22. Identify "Red Flags" by organ system

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test

ATC State Approvals

OT State Approvals

Alabama
Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
District of Columbia
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Florida
Florida Approved Online Interactive Via Live Chat
Georgia
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Hawaii
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Tennessee
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Texas
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Utah
Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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PT State Approvals

Alabama
Board Accepted/Approved
Alaska
Approved
Arizona
Approved Category A
Arkansas
Arkansas PT Board Approved
California
Approved
Colorado
Approved- Meets CO DORA for Category 1
Connecticut
Board Accepted/Approved
Delaware
Approved
District of Columbia
Approved
Florida
Florida Approved for Online/Home Study
Georgia
Approved
Hawaii
Approved
Idaho
Approved
Illinois
Illinois Approved Provider (#216.000250)
Indiana
Approved-Category 1
Iowa
Board Accepted/Approved
Kansas
Board Accepted/Approved
Maine
No State Requirements
Massachusetts
Approved
Michigan
Approved (Activity Code 1)
Mississippi
Approved
Missouri
Approved
Montana
Approved Category A
Nebraska
Board Accepted/Approved
New Hampshire
Board Accepted/Approved
New York
Approved Provider
North Carolina
Approved
North Dakota
Board Accepted/Approved
Oklahoma
Approved- Oklahoma Medical Board Via CE Broker
Oregon
Approved
Pennsylvania
Approved - (12GEN, 0DA)
Rhode Island
Approved
South Carolina
Board Accepted/Approved
South Dakota
No State Requirements
Tennessee
Board Accepted/Approved-Class 1
Texas
TPTA Approved/Accredited Provider # 2501036TX
Utah
Board Accepted/Approved
Vermont
Approved
Virginia
Approved-Type 1
Washington
Board Accepted/Approved
Wisconsin
Approved
Wyoming
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