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01:05:09

Spotlight on Research: What’s New in the Dry Needling...

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2024/02/10

Every year, over 200 new research studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, literature reviews, and case reports are published in the scientific literature on myofascial pain and dry needling. For the clinician, these many papers make it nearly impossible to keep up with the literature.In this brief review, Jan Dommerholt will explore the most pertinent recent literature on myofascial pain and dry needling. The review will include studies on the mechanisms of myofascial pain, clinical

01:12:32

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Rotator Cuff Tears: From the boring...

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2024/02/10

This #THIRDTHURSDAY course will start by describing and educating on rotator cuff anatomy. We will then progress to discussing the function of the rotator cuff and the potential pathophysiology of rotator cuff tears. Participants will learn some common physical exam findings associated with rotator cuff pathology. Finally, indications will be discussed, as well as treatment options and outcomes following rotator cuff surgery. Dr. Jordan Goldstein, MD share his insights and expertise on "Rotator Cuff

01:37:56

EXTRA CREDITS: ”Vital Sign Measurement and...

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2023/11/02

Physical therapist practice is rooted in exercise prescription. The capacity to fully understand a patient's exercise response requires measurement and interpretation of vital sign responses with exertional challenges. This lecture will offer multiple examples of the difference that a therapist can make in their patient outcomes using equipment available in all practice settings. #VitalsAreVITAL Jennifer M Ryan, PT, DPT, MS, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary

01:08:01

EXTRA CREDITS: ”Legal Basics of Understanding Your...

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2023/11/01

An employment agreement is a formal contract that establishes the terms, conditions, and obligations of employment between an employer and an employee. This course will provide a brief overview for PT professionals, and other key personnel, of main issues to know and understand when receiving and discussing your employment agreement with potential future employers. Chris DeGrande, Healthcare Attorney at Benesch shares his insight and expertise on "Legal Basics of Understanding Your Employee

01:12:53

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Golf Rehab – Keep Your Patients Up To...

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2023/10/31

Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world played by people of all ages, physical abilities, and skill levels. Like any sport, regardless of skill level or how often you play, injuries will occur. Therefore, it is important to know how to keep your golfers healthy and enjoying their time on the course. Golf is a true rotational sport. The golf swing is performed through a full body rotation to build centripetal force, using the golf club as a whip to hit the ball. One key to treating

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Jurisprudence: Understanding Illinois Law and the...

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2023/10/04

Illinois physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are required to participate in a one-hour course on the laws that affect the practice of physical therapy in Illinois in each license renewal cycle as part of meeting the ethics requirement. This course reviews various legal authorities which impact the practice of physical therapy in Illinois. This course fulfills the 1 hour jurisprudence requirement, for license renewal by the State of Illinois. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Following

03:01:43

Ethics, Jurisprudence and Practice: Current...

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2023/10/04

Healthcare providers have a professional responsibility to their patients, profession, employers, and the public to provide ethical and high-quality care. Physical Therapists face multiple pressures/factors that may cause ethical issues to arise in the workplace and their practice. IPTA's Ethics Committee will introduce basic ethical concepts, assist therapists in recognizing ethical concerns, complete ethical analyses, and provide mechanisms for reporting/managing ethical concerns that may arise

01:26:58

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Breathing, Headaches and Back Pain,...

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2023/07/24

Breathing is an essential part of life and a major component in our health. This #THIRDTHURSDAY lecture is designed to be an introduction to how breathing impacts our physiology and various diagnoses. This course will teach you how to breathe properly, how breathing changes as you're in pain and how you can use breathing to improve outcomes with various diagnoses including headaches, tinnitus, cervical pain, lumbar pain and even long COVID. Dr. Carl Wharam, PT, DPT shares his insight and expertise

01:56:17

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Understanding Arthrofibrosis and Its...

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2023/07/24

Arthrofibrosis, also known as joint contracture, is a pathological wound healing disease characterized by chronic inflammation and fibrosis of connective tissue in and around a joint, resulting in severe pain, marked loss of joint mobility, and diminished functional independence in daily life. It is most prevalent in the hip, elbow, and knee following exposure to physical trauma such as surgery, prolonged period of immobilization, or infection. In the shoulder, it typically occurs idiopathically and

01:12:59

Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What Are We Forgetting? (1...

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2023/07/06

Today, more than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and 220,000 of these live in the state of Illinois. As the Silver Tsunami continues to roar towards our shores, the need for comprehensive and evidence-informed clinical management for our patients with dementia is more vital than ever. Increasingly, individuals with cognitive impairments caused by dementia are coming into contact with a variety of professionals across all healthcare settings. Due to the underpreparedness

01:38:16

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Let’s talk about SEX – and other...

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2023/06/20

Women’s Health and Pelvic Health have become more visible in the last 20 years, but many clinicians are still unaware of how common pelvic issues are across all patient populations and feel that even talking about pelvic issues is out of their scope of practice. Many physical therapy programs do not include even the basics of pelvic floor assessment or how to talk about bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction. Pelvic issues may be awkward to bring up, but they can have a dramatic effect on a person’s

01:20:56

#THIRDTHURSDAY: ACL: What is it, why do we need it,...

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2023/04/25

This #THIRDTHURSDAY course will start by describing and educating on ACL anatomy. We will then progress to discussing the function of the ACL and common mechanisms of ACL injury. Attendees will learn common physical exam findings associated with ACL tears. Indications, treatment options and outcomes following ACL surgery will also be discussed. Dr. Jordan Goldstein MD shares his insight and expertise on "ACL: What is it, why do we need it, and how to fix it." What to expect: Upon completion of

58:43

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: How to Protect...

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2023/04/25

The Workplace Transparency Act (Public Act 101-0221), requires anyone who is employed in Illinois complete sexual harassment prevention training annually. For individuals with a professional license issued by the IDPR, with a CE requirement, must complete a 1 CE hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, per renewal cycle. Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment is a vital role for all employees and employers. This course will review sexual harassment in the workplace including various

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EXTRA CREDITS: ”Disability Placards: Use ’em, Don’t...

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2023/02/08

As of January 1, 2023, Illinois licensed physical therapists may certify that a patient has a medical condition that meets the requirements for the state to issue a temporary or permanent disability placard. IPTA Executive Director, Colleen Flannery will walk through the forms, process, do and don'ts for certifying disability placards in Illinois. Colleen Flannery, IPTA Executive Director shares an update and information on "Disability Placards: Use 'em, Don't Abuse 'em" What to

01:16:38

Implicit Bias: Recognizing and Responding in...

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2023/01/26

Implicit bias is a form of bias that occurs automatically and unintentionally, that nevertheless affects judgments, decisions, and behaviors. This educational session will introduce participants to implicit bias, where they come from, how they are formed, and explain how it differs from explicit bias. Participants will understand the impact of implicit bias on healthcare delivery and the harm it may cause their patients and clients. This session will utilize methods to help participants recognize

01:49:37

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Food Insecurity, Nutrition, and...

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2022/12/12

This #THIRDTHURSDAY course is designed to open a discussion about the interconnectedness of functional impairments and nutrition in the care of persons facing chronic health conditions. Information will be provided to promote a quick assessment of food insecurity among the patient populations we serve and practical ideas to address the deficits. A guided discussion with participants will also occur on meaningful ways to cause impact in the clinical setting in which they work. Dr. Ann W. Jackson,

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EXTRA CREDITS: Fabulous Friction! Creative Ways to...

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2022/12/12

In this course Dr. Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT shares insight and expertise on "Fabulous Friction! Creative Ways to Use Friction-Reducing Sheets to Promote Neuroplastic Principles". Dr. Haines shares how the use of friction-reducing sheets can be creatively used to improve reps, salience, engagement, intensity and specificity. What to expect: Objectives: By the end of this lecture participants will be able to: Review the role of friction in movement Understand how friction can inhibit application of

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EXTRA CREDITS: ”Telehealth Post Emergency Executive...

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2022/12/12

The pandemic presented an opportunity for health care professions to provide telehealth services with soft rules in place. This gave both providers and payers time to study the impact and negotiate permanent laws and rules to guide digital health delivery in Illinois for the long term. Two substantial pieces of legislation were passed that provide the pathway for delivering telehealth today. This program will provide an overview of these laws as well as information about the proposed rules that

01:00:50

EXTRA CREDITS: RC-9-22: Nonpharmacologic Blood...

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2022/12/12

This course will review the new official position of APTA drafted and presented by IPTA which supports that nonpharmacologic blood pressure management is within the scope of physical therapy practice. Future implications of this motion for physical therapy practice will be discussed. Additionally, this course will provide a brief summary of the evidence regarding interventions for blood pressure management that are within the scope of practice for physical therapists. Dr. Richard Severin PT, DPT,

01:36:55

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Evaluation of the Painful Total Knee...

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2022/10/10

This #THIRDTHURSDAY lecture focuses on post operative total knee arthroplasty patients. Learn about common concerns patients face in the early rehab period. Participants will be able to identify some early and late complications and when to refer back to the surgeon. Learn of about the early weeks of rehab after total knee arthroplasty, and early warning signs for infection. Examples will be given of treating early arthrofibrosis as well as late arthrofibrosis. The speaker discusses the diagnostic

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