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Human-Interfacing Robots For Functional Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Ashley Gatewood, OTR/L, CSRS

May 22, 2024

A review of the history, design, and clinical benefits of robotics in upper extremity treatment will be provided in this course. The knowledge needed to select a system for use and implementation in c...   Read More

  


Cultural Humility And Competency In Occupational Therapy: Looking Through The Lens Of Real Life Experiences

Valeri Calhoun, MS, OTR/L, CHT

May 9, 2024

Cultural humility and competence for occupational therapists in international and domestic therapeutic settings will be covered in this course. It will include experiential scenarios for providing ser...   Read More

      


Stroke, Electrical Stimulation, And Therapy

Amy Friedl, MS, OTR/L

April 17, 2024

The use of electrical stimulation with individuals post-stroke will be discussed in this course. Background information about electrical stimulators, their use, and practical tips in the clinic will a...   Read More

 


Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Functional, Biomechanical, And Psychosocial Interventions

Janice Rocker, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS

March 28, 2023

Functional, biomechanical, and psychosocial interventions for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) will be discussed in this course, using case studies and best practices to help clients improve func...   Read More

   


Client-Centered Occupational Therapy Pediatric Upper Extremity Treatment To Obtain Outcomes

Valeri Calhoun, MS, OTR/L, CHT

October 11, 2022

Principles of client-centered care for the pediatric upper extremity patient, considering both the child and their parent, will be discussed in this course. It will discuss how to best involve the fam...   Read More

   


Understanding The Evidence For Therapeutic Extended Reality (XR) Podcast

Robert Ferguson, MHS, OTR/L, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

June 22, 2022

Evidence-based treatment strategies and techniques to provide an engaging, motivating, task-oriented, and salient experience providing the requisite use, repetition, and intensity of training for skil...   Read More

      


Integrating Extended Reality (XR) With OT Practice Podcast

Robert Ferguson, MHS, OTR/L, Dennis Cleary, MS, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

May 3, 2022

Extended reality (XR) technologies and platforms and their support of ADLs and rehabilitation goals will be discussed in this course along with the facilitators and barriers of this treatment. This is...   Read More

      


Joint Hypermobility Syndromes: Assessment and Intervention

Valeri Calhoun, MS, OTR/L, CHT

March 11, 2022

This course will cover upper extremity assessment and treatment strategies for the pediatric/young adult population affected by joint hypermobility syndromes. The treatment focuses on both orthopedic...   Read More

    


Post-Mastectomy and/or Axillary Node Dissection Rehabilitation Protocol

Abi Roxana Guerra, PT, DPT, CLT-ALM, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Oncologic Physical Therapy

February 16, 2022

The purpose of this presentation is to offer Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and patients a guide to confidently engage in treatment protocols specific to post-mastectomy and...   Read More

   


Understanding Lymphedema: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Treatment

Linda Grenus, OTR/L, CHT, CLT

August 4, 2021

Understanding lymphedema is an introductory course that will review the lymphatic system anatomy, pathophysiology, and indications/contraindications to treatment. At-risk individuals with types of can...   Read More

 


Upper Extremity Reconstructive Surgery for Tetraplegia: The Role of OT

Rebecca Martin, OTR/L, OTD, CPAM, CKTP

August 3, 2021

This course reviews the role of reconstructive surgery post tetraplegia to restore UE function. Using lecture, empirical data, and case studies, we will explore options for surgical interventions, ant...   Read More

  


Post-Op Management of Thumb Arthroplasty: An Overview

Sara Loesche, MS, OTR/L, CHT

July 28, 2021

Occupational therapy practitioners play an important role in educating clients on what to expect after surgery including guidance of post-operative therapy protocols and returning to function. This co...   Read More

 


Scar Management for Therapists

Patti Sharp, OTD, MS, OTR/L

April 14, 2021

This course is a review of scar biology and abnormal scar development, with a focus on those scars that may pose barriers to function. Information is provided on conservative care provided by OTs, inc...   Read More

  


An Upper Extremity Primer: Assessing Motion and Strength

Valeri Calhoun, MS, OTR/L, CHT

January 11, 2021

This course will cover the assessment of upper extremity motion and strength in relation to the provision of UE rehabilitation.   Read More


Therapeutic Modalities: Electrotherapy

Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS

November 4, 2020

Therapeutic modalities are often part of a comprehensive treatment use by therapists. This three-part series provides an evidence-based review of common modalities used by healthcare professionals. Pa...   Read More

    


Therapeutic Modalities: Ultrasound

Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS

October 22, 2020

Therapeutic modalities are often part of a comprehensive treatment use by therapists. This three-part series provides an evidence-based review of common modalities used by healthcare professionals. Pa...   Read More

    


Therapeutic Modalities: Cryotherapy and Thermotherapy

Scott Cheatham, PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS

October 15, 2020

Therapeutic modalities are often part of a comprehensive treatment use by therapists. This three-part series provides an evidence-based review of common modalities used by healthcare professionals. Pa...   Read More

    


Swell to Well: Wound Management for Clients Living with Lymphedema

Neely Sullivan, MPT, CLT-LANA, CDP

September 15, 2020

This seminar will describe the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system in relation to risks for developing wounds. This session will also focus on different types and stages of wounds commonly...   Read More

   


Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and the OT Role

Cameron Van Oort, BSc, MSc, MScOT, CHT

August 25, 2020

This course is meant to give an overview of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Furthermore, the goal is to assist occupational therapists in understanding and treating children with this heterogeneous con...   Read More

  


Functional Electrical Stimulation for OTs: Principles and Application

Rebecca Martin, OTR/L, OTD, CPAM, CKTP

April 15, 2020

This course will introduce the concepts associated with the use of electrical stimulation in functional treatments, including equipment and parameter selection and modification.   Read More

 


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