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01:47:17

EXTRA CREDITS: Current Challenges in Physical Therapy...

IPTA ·

2020/07/29

This course will present up to date information on issues impacting payment, including the new dry needling codes, the COVID-19 business environment and current challenges related to Illinois insurers including BCBS. It will also discuss the 2021 Medicare rates as well as offer insight into alternative payment models of the future. IPTA's Payment Chair Rick Rausch, PT, DPT, MBA shares his insight and expertise on "Current Challenges in Physical Therapy Reimbursement." What to

01:30:11

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Music Therapy & Physical Therapy...

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2020/07/28

This course will look at the evidence based practice of Music Therapy and discuss the collaboration with Physical Therapy for optimal outcomes with post COVID-19 rehabilitation. Donna Lee Frownfelter, PT, DPT, MA, FAPTA & Lauren Frownfelter Viljamaa, BM, MEd, MT-BC, LPMT share their insights and expertise on "Music therapy and Physical Therapy collaboration for better outcomes following COVID-19" What to expect: Objectives: By the end of this lecture participants will be able to: Discuss the

01:45:05

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS),...

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2020/07/27

Patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome hypermobile type (EDS-HT) often find it difficult to maintain function and manage pain. With the help of skilled physical therapy services, these individuals can lead active and more meaningful lives. This session will provide participants with a general overview of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), a detailed summary of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome hypermobile type (hEDS) and help participants understand the new 2017 International Classification System for EDS. The

01:18:27

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Manual Therapy for TMD – A Lens for...

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2020/06/23

This course uses manual therapy (MT) and temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) as a lens to evidence-based decision making. We shall discuss the state of evidence in physical therapy and examine effective methods for article search, retrieval, and appraisal. We shall examine the quantity and quality of evidence for MT and TMD. Effect sizes will be examined in easy to interpret, jargon-free illustrations to appreciate how well MT works for TMD. Instructional methods include lecture, student

02:38:49

Got Ethics? (3 CE Hours)

IPTA ·

2020/04/21

While the vast majority of healthcare providers are ethical and provide high-quality care, the few who abuse the system are placing patients’ health at risk and costing payers and consumers billions of dollars. Unfortunately, headline-grabbing fraud and abuse cases have brought the PT profession under scrutiny by the federal government and payers. The resulting number of complex regulations has increased the administrative burden on all physical therapists. This course fulfills the 3 hour Ethics

01:59:36

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Special Considerations for the...

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2020/03/24

Leaders of IPTA's Geriatric Special Interest Group (GeriSIG) present this important program in promoting best practice care for the older adult population during the physical therapist assessment. This hour and a half presentation will delve into the important recent trends occurring in our clinical practice in physical therapy for the older adult. Older adults are living longer with an increasing number of comorbidities, making the population an ever increasingly complex one. As such, older adults

01:19:53

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Consolidating Modern Research...

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2020/03/18

"While the disease course cannot be cured by rehabilitation, a growing body of evidence indicates that improvement in mobility, activities of daily living (ADL), quality of life, prevention of complications, reduction in health care utilization, and gains in safety and independence, may be realized by a carefully planned program of exercise, functional training, and activities that address the specific needs of the individual. Thus, rehabilitation is considered a necessary component of

01:09:07

#THIRDTHURSDAY: PT Access: Pro Bono Physical Therapy...

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2020/01/27

The APTA code of Ethics Principle #8 states that physical therapists shall participate in efforts to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally. (Core Value: Social Responsibility). Principle 8A goes on to say physical therapists shall provide pro bono physical therapist services or support organizations that meet the health needs of people who are economically disadvantaged, uninsured, and underinsured. The purpose of this #THIRDTHURSDAY lecture is to assist PTs and PTAs in

01:28:56

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Therapeutic Exercise, Manual Therapy...

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2019/10/22

Pain, fatigue and weakness are common symptoms in both cancer patients and cancer survivors, uniquely positioning physical therapists to provide treatments that improve oncology outcomes. Current evidence strongly suggests cancer rehabilitation may improve quality of life, length of life and impact overall survival. Therapeutic exercise and manual therapy can decrease the physiological, musculoskeletal and functional loss during treatment for cancer and fast track the road to health in survivorship

01:17:44

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Prevention of Falls in...

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2019/10/14

Using data from the past 5 years, this presentation will update participants on best practices for the prevention of falls in community-dwelling older adults. Specifically, participants will learn which screening questions and tools and which examination tests and measures have the greatest chance at changing the degree of clinical certainty that a future fall is likely. Participants will also learn which physical therapy interventions are best for reducing fall risk and fall rate. Where the data on

01:29:12

#THIRDTHURSDAY: LGBTQIA Culture Education for Health...

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2019/07/15

This program will introduce the physical therapy professional and students on LGBTQIA culture and identities with the intention of creating more inclusive health care practices. What to expect: Objectives: To raise awareness and discuss bias, stereotypes, homophobia, transphobia, and assumptions that can impact personal and professional roles. To define commonly used language and terms in order to understand a group of people in hopes of building affirming practice habits. To examine the

01:20:34

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Introduction to Nutrition in Clinical...

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2019/07/15

This program will introduce the PT and PTA to basic concepts of nutrition that can be used clinically to comprehend the importance of nutrition and to educate patients about foods that can improve their health and wellness and decrease their risk of chronic disease. As PTs and PTAs we should understand the functional application of nutritional information when treating patients with chronic conditions such as obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and type II diabetes. Being able to educate patients

01:28:36

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Physical Therapy & The Postpartum...

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2019/04/18

This 90-minute seminar will introduce several concepts regarding the postpartum physical therapy patient. The instructors will introduce relevant history questions and possible red flags during the evaluation. Lumbo-pelvic-hip complex conditions related to this population will be reviewed, including common assessment and treatment techniques. This will include SIJ dysfunction, diastasis recti, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Cesarean scar management will be discussed, as well as common peripheral

01:35:17

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction:...

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2019/04/17

Every year, 69 million Americans are impacted by dizziness. The 2nd most common cause of vertigo is vestibular hypofunction, comprising approximately 15% of reported cases. Patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction commonly report dizziness, visual blurring with head movement, and/or imbalance. Physical Therapy is a known evidenced-based treatment option for patients suffering from peripheral vestibular dysfunction. What to expect: Upon completion of the program, participants will be able

01:21:26

#THIRDTHURSDAY: "Tech Neck" (February 2019)

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2019/04/17

This course describes the age of technology and its impact on the neurologic and orthopedic human system. Attendees will learn detailed techniques to neuro modulate the jaws, neck, arms, and thorax to decrease pain, improve mobility of the jaws, neck, thorax, shoulder girdles, and entire arm. What to expect: Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to: Receive data on societal impact of the “Age of Technology” . Understand postural dysfunctions related to typical positioning of

01:22:50

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Neurologic Foundations for Posture...

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2019/02/21

Our nervous system creates “hard-wired” programs for efficient and effective movement patterns and cognitive development. This INTERACTIVE course will demonstrate to the therapist signs of poor reflex integration as a contributor to pain, poor balance and difficulties learning. This course can improve function in all ages and patient populations. Dr. Suzanne Joseph, PT, DPT to share her knowledge and expertise on "Neurologic Foundations for Posture and Function. What to expect: Upon completion of

01:31:02

#THIRDTHURSDAY: Head in the Game: PT's Role in...

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2019/02/21

Sports-related concussions are a hot topic in the media and a source of anxiety and uncertainty among athletes and their parents. This presentation will help therapists understand concussion mechanisms, the normal course of recovery, and the management of patients with post-concussion syndrome. It will address the role of the physical therapist in the multidisciplinary team and objective assessment and interventional tools to facilitate the safe return of athletes to sport. Paul Bissler, PT, DPT,

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