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Recent News in Physical Therapy- Long-term use of prescription painkillers for back pain linked to erectile dysfunction in men
- Chronic pain sufferers likely to have anxiety
- Weeks after stroke, some patients develop chronic, debilitating pain
- Influence of the family on back pain sufferers
- 3-D system could prevent shoulder injuries in baseball pitchers
Continuing Education
Rehabilitation approaches to Neurologic & Geriatric Populations: Theory, Evidence and Practical Application Presented by Brady Whetten, PT, DPT
Course Description: Coming soon
Individualizing Your Intervention: Rehabilitation for Cognitively Impaired and Geriatric Clients presented by Dr. Robert Winningham, Ph.D and Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS
Course Description: Cognitive impairment directly impacts all functional activities, from walking to dressing to speaking. Relearning these activities can be challenging for both geriatric and cognitively impaired patients. For successful outcomes, these patients need an individualized approach that addresses their … Continue reading
Become a Certified Geriatric Wellness Instructor
Course Description: Open to licensed professionals of all disciplines and caregivers for persons with cognitive impairment. In addition, the course is ideal for those who work in assisted living, skilled nursing or home health care settings. Continue reading
Rehabilitating Your Approach: Maximizing Outcomes in Patients with Cognitive Impairment, Depression, Fear and Dementia presented by Dr. Robert Winningham, Ph.D
Course Description: Patients with cognitive impairment often have difficulty with functional activities as well as learning or relearning behaviors in the clinic. Many clients are functioning below their potential, because of fear or other psychological barriers. In addition, depressed, unmotivated, … Continue reading
Beyond Balance: Evidence Based Practice Enhancing Quality of Life in the Geriatric Patient presented by Jennifer Coulter, MPT, GCS
Course Description: This one-day course will provide an active learning environment for therapists and assistants to gain knowledge of the appropriate tools to evaluate the geriatric patient in an objective manor with respect to balance, gait, strength and endurance and … Continue reading
The Present and future of Neurologic and Geriatric Rehabilitation: Practical Applications for You to Use Now! presented by Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS
Course Description: This is an intermediate to advanced course for clinicians interested in taking their practice to the next level. Come to find out how to tap into neuroplasticity, improve your patient’s function, and your success! Mr. Studer will present … Continue reading
Getting patients better by getting out of the clinic: The biomechanics & ergonomics of on-site assessment presented by Tom LeRoy, PT
Course Description: This one day course provides a comprehensive view of worksite assessment (injured and prevention) in office and industrial settings. Participants will be able to build their own consultative service program when they leave this course with an exhaustive … Continue reading
Independence and Beyond: Innovative Treatments for Enhancing the Quality of Life in the Geriatric Patient presented by Jennifer Coulter, MPT, GCS
Course Description: This one-day course will provide an active learning environment for therapists and assistants to gain knowledge of how to design innovative treatment interventions using appropriate tools to evaluate the geriatric patient in an objective manor with respect to … Continue reading
