Total joint arthroplasty, as a treatment strategy for arthritis, has improved the lives of millions of patients. The role of Physical Therapy, however, has adapted to the speed at which patients improve function. The field has evolved due to the advancement of surgical techniques, components, and pain management.
This course helps to educate clinicians on the multidisciplinary role over the entire care continuum. We evaluate, discuss, and develop care strategies for patients living with older joint implants, patients preparing for surgery and postoperative joint arthroplasty in the world of rapid recovery. We will integrate a combination of lectures, case studies, interactive participation, and videos into a comprehensive educational experience.
By examining the procedures of the hip, knee and shoulder, clinicians will explore patient pathologies, understanding the role of pharmacology, the role of education and the rehabilitation role in the interdisciplinary treatment team. Participants will learn a variety of treatment ideas and outcome tools to improve existing protocols.
DAY 1
8:00 Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)
- Anatomy and Biomechanics • Surgical Approaches • Precautions • Analgesia • Components • Video
10:30 Break
10:45 Total Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation
- Goals for Rehabilitation
- Exercise Program
- Tests and Measures
- Acute Care
○ Challenges and Complications
▪ Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty ▪ Flexion Contractures ▪ Extensor mechanism repair ▪ TKA Resection
○Discharge Disposition
▪Home ▪Acute Rehab ▪ Outpatient ▪ Skilled Nursing (SNF)
○Outcome Measures
12:30 Working Lunch (on your own) Protocol Review
1:30 Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA)
- Anatomy & Biomechanics of the Hip Joint • Surgical Approaches/Options (Hip Resurfacing) • Precautions • Analgesia • Components • THA Surgical Videos
3:30 Break
3:45 Total Hip Arthroplasty Rehabilitation
- Goals for Rehabilitation
- Exercise Program
- Test and Measures
- Acute Care
○ Challenges and Complications
▪ Intraop Fracture ▪ Bilateral Hip Arthroplasty ▪ Trochanter Precautions ▪ Hip Resection ▪ Hip Revision
○Disposition
▪ Home ▪Outpatient ▪Acute Rehab ▪ Skilled Nursing (SNF)
6:00 Questions and Answers
6:30 Adjourn
DAY 2
8:00 Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA)
- Anatomy & Biomechanics of the Shoulder Joint
- Surgical Approaches/Options (○ Total Shoulder ○ Reverse Total Shoulder)
- Precautions
- Components
- Analgesia
- TSA Surgical Videos
10:30 Break
10:45 Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Rehabilitation
- Goals for Rehabilitation
- Tests and Measures
- Exercise Program
- Acute Care
○ Challenges and Complications
▪ Frozen shoulder dislocation
▪ Home
▪ Outpatient
○Outcome Measures
12:30 Working Lunch (on your own) Group Discussion
1:30 Medical Management of the Total Joint Patient
- Multidisciplinary Team (○ Rehabilitation – PT and OT
○ MD ○Anesthesia ○ RN ○ Case Management)
- Pharmacology
○ Multimodal Approach (• IV Meds • Opioids • Anti-inflammatories)
○ Lab Values (• H/H •PT/INR • BUN and Creatinine)
○ Medical Co-morbidities – Why is the PMHx so important? (•Diabetes – IDDM and NIDDM • Obesity
- Sleep Apnea • Practice Patterns)
○ Discussion of obstacles for difficult patients
2:30 Multidisciplinary Planning Development of a Program – Getting the team to work with you (• Service Lines • Clinical Pathways • Factors influencing Early Discharge • Rapid Recovery / Fast Track Program)
3:30 Break
3:45 Case Studies (•Treatment Strategies •Questions and Answers)
5:30 Financial Impact of Quality of Care
6:30 Adjourn
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Examine the volume and impact of joint replacement in the US.
- Analyze the latest advances and technology in total joint arthroplasty.
- Analyze the surgical considerations and options available for joint arthroplasty.
- Discuss recovery and activity advancement.
- Understand post-operative precautions/restrictions following THA, TKA, TSA.
- Design treatment approaches and review the rationale for rehabilitation protocols following total joint replacement.
- Integrate functional evaluation tools.
- Practice treatment techniques for working with patients who have had a total joint replacement in any treatment setting.
- Design treatment approaches for the upper and lower extremity status-post fracture with or without repair.
- Review the financial impact of Medicare and total joint arthroplasty.
Instructional Methods of this RECORDED WEBINAR
A recorded webinar is a video course that was recorded from a previously given LIVE Webinar. It is delivered over the Internet to your computer. You will be able to see, hear and listen to the course presenter. This type of webinar will utilize previously recoreded instruction, demonstrative videos, power point slides and more. You will not have the opportunity to ask questions during the seminar as it is recorded. A comprehensive handout will be made available to you after you register for the webinar. The written content used in the presentation will also be made available to you for your personal use (Power Point Slides, Reference Materials etc.).
Financial Disclosure:The course speaker is a lecturer for GREAT Seminars. He/she receives payment from GREAT Seminars for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial Disclosure: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service.
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: Upon completion of the course, a certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (20 CEUs or 2.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in NY, IL, CA, TX, and NM and this course provides 20 contact hours of continuing education. This course is also approved in AR, LA, MD, and OK. Our courses also meet the guidelines for approval in AL, AK, AZ, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, IA, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY.
Please determine if your individual state licensing board has any restrictions regarding the maximum number of allowable online/recorded education hours that are permitted as this could be limited depending on your state licensure rules.
This course is approved by APTA Arkansas for 20 contact hours. Approval #APTA-AR 1735. No expiration.
This course is approved for PTs and PTAs in California for 20 contact hours by GREAT Seminars and Books, a Continuing Competency Approval Agency of the Physical Therapy Board of California. # GSB00028.
Great Seminars is a licensed Physical Therapy CE Sponsor with the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations, Division of Professional Regulation. License # 216000032. Exp. 9/30/26.
This course is approved by the Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy as Online/Home Study format for 20 clinical hours. Exp. 12/31/26.
This course is approved by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 20 CE hours. CE Approval #2025-861. Effective 8/4/25 to 8/4/29.
Great Seminars is an approved provider of continuing ed with the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy. Exp. 12/31/26.
Great Seminars and Books is approved as a sponsor of continuing education for PTs and PTAs through the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Exp. 8/31/27.
This course is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision for 20 contact hours.
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2805011TX & meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapists & PT Assistants licensure renewal in Texas. Exp. 5/31/28.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Great Seminars and Books is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11356. This live, distance learning (independent), and distance learning (interactive) course is offered at 2.0 CEUs, intermediate educational level, for category of OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Expires 2/15/29. This course is approved for 20 contact hours by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 20 contact hours.
Your tuition may be tax deductible. Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.
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20 Contact Hours - $395.00
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Educational Level:Intermediate
Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.