South Carolina Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Learning objectives

• Illustrate the anatomic structures of the shoulder, the types of rotator cuff tears, as well as the basic procedures involved in a rotator cuff surgery.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the determinations used in the identification of a rotator cuff tear.
• Outline and describe the steps in the surgical procedure to repair a rotator cuff injury, simplifying the description to precipitate understanding by your patient.
• Discuss postoperative measures and tests necessary to perform an initial evaluation on a rotator cuff repair patient.
• Summarize effective exercises and therapies in each phase of rehabilitation that will aid in the progression of healing and lead to the best outcomes for the rotator cuff repair patient. Describe warning signs to be aware of in the care of a postoperative rotator cuff repair patient.
• Discuss the unique advantages of aquatic therapy and explain the process of choosing effective exercises that will facilitate healing.

Learning objectives

• Describe the anatomy related to Achilles tendon injuries and repair of an Achilles tendon rupture.
• Describe Achilles tendinopathy and treatment options.
• Describe evidence based surgical versus non-surgical options for Achilles tendon rupture treatment.
• Describe the overview of surgical procedure to repair Achilles tendon rupture.
• State the components of a typical physical therapy rehabilitation plan for Achilles tendon repair rehabilitation and recovery without surgery.
• Describe the rehabilitation protocol and specific interventions following an Achilles tendon repair.

Learning objectives

• Describe the anatomy associated with an ACL tear and surgical repair. 
• Define the ACL injury.
• Describe how an ACL injury is diagnosed.
• Describe an overview of the surgical procedure to repair an ACL tear.
• Describe the use of PRP and mesenchymal stem cells for ACL treatment.
• Describe treatment prior to surgery or treatment for patients who do not undergo surgical repair of the ACL.
• State the components of a typical physical therapy rehabilitation plan for ACL repair rehabilitation and recovery.
• Describe the rehabilitation protocol and specific interventions following ACL repair.
• Describe ACL loading that occurs during non-weight bearing and weight-bearing exercises.
• Describe functional knee braces for use following ACL reconstruction for return to play. 
• Describe the criteria for return to play following ACL reconstruction.
• Describe ACL injury prevention strategies. 
• Describe ACL surgical outcomes.

Learning objectives

• Summarize objective evaluation factors, objective measures and provocative testing that a physical therapy professional should utilize when evaluating patients who present with hip and knee pain.
• Discuss standardized assessment tools commonly used to determine baseline levels of hip ability/inability and/or pain, and describe hip pathologies, the characteristics of each and treatment protocols for rehabilitation.
• List frequently used outcome measures for knee functions, as well as common soft-tissue injuries often presented for rehabilitation.
• Describe methods for rehabilitation following acute phases, considerations when determining a plan of care, and variations in appropriate range of motion, resistance, strength training as well as functional training based on individual goals and personal outcomes.

Learning objectives

• Summarize the common terminology regarding the types of cancer, the means and the methods of diagnosing cancer as well as the information compiled that helps to determine the staging of cancer.
• Discuss the effects, impairments and complications that can result from cancer treatments.
• Classify the differentiation between non-specific chemotherapy agents and targeted chemotherapy agents, how each work as well as examples of each.
• Describe the effects that cancer treatment may have on a patient’s level of function, and discuss factors that can affect a patient’s ability to return to their previous level of function.
• Define the phases, goals and components of a rehabilitation plan for an oncology patient.
• Classify the types of physical and occupational therapy used in oncology rehabilitation. Discuss a basic plan of care for a patient who has received cancer treatment and whose goal it is to return to
  his or her previous level of function.

Learning objectives

• Discuss key biomechanical impairments that contribute to injuries in runners and identify the physical therapist’s role in facilitating healing, as well as improving practical function of an injured runner.
• Define gait cycle and discuss the key components of each phase.
• Summarize the fundamental components of objectively and subjectively evaluating a runner, including efficiently using initial intake forms, effectively observing the runner to recognize any abnormalities, and providing suggestions for improvement to avoid future injuries and pain.
• Identify and discuss the importance of footwear considerations, including the types, design and performance of the shoe and how the quality of the shoe and its fit will dictate the foot contact performance of the runner.
• Describe common injuries and common sources of pain or discomfort found in runners; discuss the pathology, symptoms and treatments of each.
• Discuss the treatment principles for physical therapy, including isolating mechanical dysfunctions, strengthening weak muscles, encouraging running efficiency, controlling tissue loading and overuse and training in dynamic stability.

Learning objectives

• Name four possible causes of neck pain.
• List three conditions that are not appropriate for physical therapy treatment.
• Describe how to complete a neck flex or endurance test.
• List four tests for diagnosis of radiculopathy.
• Describe the most effective types of exercise for neck pain.
• Describe one situation when education will benefit the patient.
• Describe the most effective treatment strategies for chronic neck pain with headaches. 
• List four effective treatments for neck pain. 
• Name one treatment that is not effective for neck pain.

Learning objectives

• Summarize the structure of the bone and discuss the basic types of fractures and their classifications. 
• Discuss the contribution of Maurice Müller and the importance of the AO Foundation within the history of orthopedics. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of the stages of the healing process, and identify complications and factors that may adversely affect the healing process.
• Discuss the various operative and non-operative fixation techniques employed by doctors; explain the advantages, disadvantages and considerations of each technique.
• List the specific rehabilitation considerations, describe physical and occupational therapy interventions used and summarize a basic plan of care for postsurgical facture management. 
• Explain the various phases of orthopedic protocols for physical therapists and the goals and indications of each.

Learning objectives

• Provide an overview of sensory integration including basic terminology, intervention, diagnoses, and evidence-based research.
• Assess research regarding sensory processing disorders as well as common, comorbid disorders.
• To individually define physical and occupational therapy’s roles in sensory integration as well as current certifications.
• Summarize latest research regarding sensory integration with adults.
• Distinguish “sensory” terminology and how it affects fidelity and reimbursement. 
• Provide information pertaining to ethical billing in a variety of clinical settings.

Learning objectives

• Describe the part of the brain affected by Parkinson’s disease.
• List six tests or measures used in the assessment of Parkinson’s disease during a physical therapy evaluation.
• Name four ways physical therapy can improve the quality of life of a patient with Parkinson’s. 
• List the side effects of levodopa medications that can affect physical therapy treatment. 
• Name three complementary or alternative treatments that can be used during physical therapy treatment of a patient with Parkinson’s.
• Describe the focus of treatment of the HiBalance program.
• Describe why LSVT BIG is an effective treatment. 
• Name one benefit of an interactive metronome. 
• Name two types of equipment designed specifically for Parkinson’s patients.

Learning objectives

• Diagram the anatomical structure of the foot and identify the purpose and the function of the plantar fascia. 
• Discuss the two most common symptoms attributed to plantar fasciitis, as well as other conditions often mistaken for plantar fasciitis.
• Summarize common tests utilized in the diagnoses of plantar fasciitis, including the Windlass Test, the Tarsal Tunnel test and the Visual Analog Scale test. 
• Discuss three objective measures for plantar fasciitis.
• Identify some common risk factors that may cause an individual to be more susceptible to plantar fasciitis as well as foot pain, in general.
• Discuss four effective treatments for plantar fasciitis.

Learning objectives

• Define ergonomics and discuss the benefits of and ways to determine the needs of an ergonomics program, the goals of the program (if implemented), and the steps involved in implementing a well-designed ergonomics program. 
• Summarize the steps employers should take in conducting a job hazard analysis and discuss what risk factors evaluators should notate in a workplace evaluation including awkward postures, contact stress, lifting, lighting, repetitive motion, and other factors that are of particular importance to safety within the workplace. 
• Discuss recommendations for improvement, both to the individuals and to the employers, which will to decrease and/or eliminate risks to workers while creating healthier environments that will ultimately reduce the likelihood of workers’ compensation claims and injuries. 
• Describe activities, exercises and stretches that will benefit office workers and will encourage movement, as well as reduce strain and/or injuries brought on by sedentary office work.

Learning objectives

• To determine when the transition is functionally appropriate for a patient from a walker to a manual wheelchair and from a manual wheelchair to a power chair. 
• To review typical insurance coverages for manual and power chairs. 
• To offer outreach information: how to go about contacting relevant doctors and medical equipment providers. 
• To provide common wheelchair evaluations, including a manual chair, power chair, and power chair safety checklist.
• To convey additional diagnostic and functional information that should be included in the wheelchair assessment to ensure insurance coverage.
• To suggest standardized tests pertaining to cognition and visual and motor perception as they relate to the wheelchair assessment.
• To assist therapists in developing persuasive language appropriate for wheelchair evaluations to access insurance coverage.
• To formulate wheelchair training into billable treatment and billable evaluations. 
• To cover common ethical and safety problems that accompany wheelchair assessment and how to circumvent such dilemmas.

For the sake of time and reading material, we will focus only on wheelchair evaluations as they pertain to the adult population.

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