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Orthopedic & Exercise
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Rotator Cuff and Impingement Disorder
Item Number: 401
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Hours: 4
Price: $39
TX
OT Type 2
AOTA
Category 1, 2
Intermediate
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This
course provides a review of basic shoulder
anatomy, addresses causes of rotator cuff
problems, reviews the clinical presentation
of patients with the disorder, and covers
how to complete an evaluation and develop a
treatment plan.
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by Mail, Email and Online
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Rehab
for the Post Surgical Orthopedic Patient:
Upper Extremity
Item Number: 409
Hours:
10
Price: $135
TX
OT Type 2
AOTA
Category 2
Advanced
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This course is a resource and reference
guide on the rehabilitation of the upper
extremity following common orthopedic
surgical procedures. Included in this
text are acromioplasty, anterior capsular
reconstruction, rotator cuff repair,
superior labral anterior posterior repair,
total shoulder arthroplasty, extensor brevis
release and lateral epicondylectomy,
reconstruction of the ulnar collateral
ligament with ulnar nerve transposition,
primary flexor tendon repair, and carpal
tunnel syndrome. Written by orthopedic
surgeons, PT’s, and OT’s, this is an
excellent resource and reference guide for
all therapists!
Available by Mail Only
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Rehab
of the Post Surgical Spine
Item Number: 416
Hours:
6
Price: $69
TX
OT Type 2
AOTA
Category 2
Advanced
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**Note:
This course contains 3 chapters on
the spine from the book entitled:
"Rehab for the Post-Surgical
Orthopedic Patient—2nd edition" (see
item #409).
Designed for those therapists who
specialize in treatment of the back and
neck, this course is a great resource on
rehab of the spine following anterior
cervical discectomy, lumbar microdiscectomy,
and lumbar spine fusion.
Details regarding surgical procedures
as well as detailed guidelines for an
effective rehab program are discussed.
Written by orthopedic surgeons, PT's
and OT's, this is an excellent resource
guide for back therapists.
Available by Mail Only
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Aquatic
Therapy: Benefits, Guidelines and
Treatment Techniques
Item Number: 417
Hours:
8
Price: $88
TX
OT Type 2
AOTA
Category 1, 2
Intermediate
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This course reviews the physical properties
of water and explains how these properties
can benefit the patient and enhance
therapeutic techniques. The course
focuses on providing a detailed introduction
to the aquatic techniques of BackHab, Ai
Chi, and the Bad Ragaz Ring Method.
The course addresses information on general
aquatic therapy progressions (for
strengthening, balance, and weight bearing)
in addition to the aforementioned specific
aquatic techniques.
Available by Mail and
Online
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Stretching
Therapy (For Sport and Manual Therapies)
Item Number: 425
Hours:
20
Price: $145
TX
OT Type 2
AOTA
Category 1, 2
Intermediate
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Stretching techniques are commonly used with
manual therapy to treat the tendo-muscular
system. This course examines the theory,
research, and practice associated with
stretching therapy and combines a broad
overview of the physiology, neurophysiology,
and methodology of stretching. Topics
include general joint physiology, muscle
tension, flexibility, muscle-tendon
physiology, physiology and neurophysiology
of stretching, therapy treatments prior to
stretching, types and methods of stretching,
complications due to stretching therapy, and
much more. Also includes a review of
research into the effects of stretching as
well as comparisons of different stretching
techniques. Includes color photographs
showing how stretches are applied as well as
descriptions of the manual stretching
techniques (including hand placement and
patient positioning) for the muscles of the
neck, back, chest, abdomen, upper
extremities, and lower extremities. Over 150
muscles are covered. The origin, insertion,
function, and nerve supply are reviewed for
each muscle (or muscle group) with
muscle-by-muscle illustrations provided.
Note: Some of the manual stretching
techniques presented in this course require
prior knowledge of skeletal anatomy and bony
landmarks.
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Sports
Specific Rehabilitation
Item Number: 430
Hours:
25
Price: $179
TX
OT Type 2
AOTA
Category 1, 2
Advanced
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This course includes a text that introduces
the therapist to a scientifically based
clinical approach to treating the athlete,
specifically how to evaluate and treat
musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems.
Covered in this course are: how ligaments
and tendons are related to rehab, anaerobic
and aerobic metabolism, damaging effects of
overtraining, the pathophysiology of injury
to the overhead throwing athlete, evaluation
of the upper and lower CORE, strength
training concepts, and nutrition. This
course includes patient case studies and
differential diagnosis.
Available by Mail
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Yoga
as a Therapeutic Tool
Item Number: 431
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Hours: 3
Price: $39
TX
OT Type 2
AOTA
Category 2
Intermediate
Approvals
by State
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The purpose of this course is to define the
benefits of yoga and how it can be utilized
as part of a therapeutic exercise program.
Basic yoga poses;
benefits of yoga such as increasing
flexibility, strength, posture, cardiac
function, and sensory processing;
sample yoga programs are included.
Special bonus in this course is
discussion on how to adapt yoga for special
populations such as pediatrics (including
fun adaptations), back injuries, prenatal,
and chair yoga.
This is a course for any therapist
interested in using yoga as therapeutic
exercise in multiple clinical settings.
Available
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Pilates:
Why it Works (Principles of Functional
Exercise)
Item Number: 432
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Hours: 3
Price: $39
TX
OT Type 2
AOTA
Category 1, 2
Intermediate
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by State
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Discover why Joseph
Pilates and his exercise repertoire are
growing in international scope.
Functional exercise is exercise that
helps restore a functional movement of every
day life.
Learn the seven principles of
Functional Exercise, which are all inclusive
in Pilates' body of work.
Focus on core strengthening by
comprehensively reviewing the anatomy of the
trunk. Learn
how posture and scapular stability directly
impact the biomechanics of the shoulder.
Includes case studies and
illustrations.
Available by Mail and
Online
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Thermal
Agents in Rehabilitation: Evidence Based
Update
Item Number: 435
Contact
Hours: 6
Price: $84
TX
OT Type 2
AOTA
Category 2
Advanced
Approvals
by State
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Thermal modalities are by far
the most commonly used modality in the
rehabilitation setting. They have been
used for decades to provide complimentary
treatment to a host of maladies. This
course provides a review of the purpose and
physiologic basis of the application of
thermal modalities as well as the
indications for and contraindications to
their use. In addition, it provides a
review of the available evidence about their
safety, efficacy, and clinical utilization.
The course covers such modalities as
ultrasound, phonophoresis, diathermy, low
level laser therapy, fluidotherapy, and
paraffin. It also covers more readily
accessible modalities such as hot packs,
ice, contrast baths, and whirlpool. It
is anticipated that the student will have a
thorough understanding of the scientific
rationale for using various types of thermal
modalities and which modality is most
appropriate for a given patient condition.
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