Learn the latest on Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. This course combines the medical, surgical, and rehabilitative expertise of a nationally known, highly trained physical therapist with over 20 years of full-time clinical experience in Vanderbilt’s world-renowned shock trauma and orthopedic joint replacement center. The rich combination of vast clinical expertise and evidence-based practice provides participants with a unique opportunity to see the entire spectrum of care for the patient from prevention through treatment.
The course will review the anatomy and biomechanics of lower extremities with discussion of surgical techniques for hip and knee arthroplasty. Critical pathways (i.e., care plans), therapeutic treatment techniques, and rehabilitation protocols will be presented for total hip and knee surgeries. Pre- operative, acute care, and post-discharge concerns will be addressed and examples of a precise therapeutic exercise program within all clinical settings will be presented. Suggested protocols, sample home exercise instruction sheets, and home exercise programs along with evaluation and treatment guidelines will be given, thus providing therapists with information to improve their clinical practice related to hip and knee joint arthroplasty.
What participants are saying . . .“Excellent course! Felt that the types of hip fracture repairs were helpful as well as the rehab for the hips and knees. Updated research for hips/knees also.”
“Great tip: Starting the patient with exercises on non-involved side so they understand the exercises prior to using on the effected side.”
“Included information from the latest studies showing recommendations for precautions, WB status, and best exercises for best results after total hip and knee arthroplasty surgeries.”
“Most valuable to me: Updated protocols, photos of joint components and x-rays to appreciate the differences, demonstration videos, comprehensive and updated list of return to sport and activities, which is very meaningful to our patients. Most of all I appreciate the attention to acute care phase, which is often overlooked or skimmed over in research and courses.”
- Introduction and Total Hip Part 1 1 hour
- Total Hip part 2 45 minutes
- Total Hip patient demonstration 30 minutes
- Total knee Arthroplasty 1 hour
- Total Knee Arthroplasty – Patient Demonstration 15 minutes
- Hip Fracture 1 hour
- Hip Fracture Patient Demonstrations and Conclusion 30 minutes
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
Total Hip
- Create rehabilitation programs for specific hip joint arthroplasty procedures.
- Analyze the surgical considerations and options avail- able for hip joint arthroplasty.
- Judge post-operative precautions/restrictions following hip joint arthroplasty.
- Apply joint specific evaluation tools.
- Describe the aspects of total joint surgery and the im- pact on rehabilitation.
- Design multidisciplinary care plans and their impact on patient care.
- Construct the stages in medical and surgical management for patients receiving a hip joint replacement.
- Inspect and review the rationale for rehabilitation protocols following hip joint replacement.
- Implement evidence-based treatment interventions for hip joint replacements.
Total Knee
- Create rehabilitation programs for specific knee joint arthroplasty procedures.
- Analyze the surgical considerations and options available for knee joint arthroplasty.
- Judge post-operative precautions/restrictions following knee joint arthroplasty.
- Apply joint specific evaluation tools.
- Describe the aspects of total joint surgery and the impact on rehabilitation.
- Design multidisciplinary care plans and their impact on patient care.
- Construct the stages in medical and surgical management for patients receiving a knee joint replacement.
- Inspect and review the rationale for rehabilitation protocols following knee joint replacement.
- Implement evidence-based treatment interventions for knee joint replacements.
Hip Fracture
- Identify and discuss recent research on hip fracture outcomes, rehabilitation facts and treatment recommendations.
- Compare and contrast causes and types of hip fractures.
- Discuss hip fracture surgical techniques and understand the orthopedic surgeon’s view of rehabilitation for hip fractures.
- Develop and modify evaluations that gather the most pertinent and clinically relevant information for hip fracture management from the acute to chronic care settings.
- Design cutting edge and clinically relevant treatment programs for hip fracture patients in the acute to chronic care settings.
- Instruct your patients with hip fracture on home exercises which have been demonstrated in the literature to be beneficial in decreasing pain and improving function.
Upon completion of the course, a certificate of completion for 5 contact hours of educational credit will be awarded.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Great Seminars Online (GSO) is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in CA, IL, NM, NY, OK, TX.
This course has received CE approval from the following state licensure boards or associations: AR, FL, LA, MD, NJ, NV, OH.
This course meets the guidelines for CE approval in: CO, CT, ID, IA, KS, ME, NH, NE, SD.
This course has been accepted for CE credit by these states because it has been approved by another state’s board or association: AK, AL, AZ, DE, GA, HA, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA.
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
This course has received CE approval from the following State licensure association: FL
Great Seminars Online courses meet occupational therapy state licensure renewal requirements including but not necessarily limited to these states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, GA, ID, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
5 Contact Hours - $149.00
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Educational Level:Intermediate
Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.