Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the United States. Osteoarthritis will indeed increase in the upcoming years due to the baby boomers and the epidemic of obesity. Today’s rehabilitation professional will need to have enhanced knowledge of the medical treatments and, most importantly, the therapeutic interventions that are evidenced based and can be applied to all patients. This course is designed to equip all therapists with immediate take-home treatment tips and thoughts that can be applied in their work settings the very next day.
Course Content
• Statistics
• Pathomechanics
• Medical Management
• Rehabilitation options
• Demo: Medications, Rest, Activity Modifications
• Evidence-based research
• Case examples of rehab methods
• Lab demonstrations
is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 2 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
This educational offering qualifies for 2 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
This program has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 2.0 contact hour(s) for Physical Therapists.
is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This course qualifies for 2.0 CE Credit Hour(s).
This meets the IN-PT approval under 844 IAC 6-8-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.
This program has been submitted to the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for pre-approval of 0.2 continuing education hour(s).
This program has been submitted to the NV State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for approval of CEU(s).
is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 2.4 contact hour(s).
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2021. This course qualifies for 2 continuing education hours.
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| Course Manual_Osteoarthritis: Treatment Techniques for All Therapists (4.11 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Course Powerpoint_Osteoarthritis: Treatment Techniques for All Therapists (5.38 MB) | Available after Purchase |
JOHN W. O’HALLORAN, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC (retired), CSCS (retired), cert MDT, is a licensed Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer with 30 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation. He is a board certified orthopaedic clinical specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. He earned his post–professional Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University. Dr. O'Halloran is the sole owner of O'Halloran Rehabilitation a division of O'Halloran Consulting, LLC. John was born in Boston Massachusetts and currently resides in Summerfield, North Carolina. Dr. O'Halloran has also served as director of physical therapy/sports medicine at Southeastern Orthopedics in Greensboro, North Carolina as well as co–owner of GOSMC Properties, LLC. He has also worked in a variety of settings including universities and hospitals. Dr. O'Halloran is also a former orthopedic instructor at the physical therapy assistant program at Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 1999, he became credentialed with the McKenzie Institute in the mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine. Dr. O'Halloran is also a certified functional capacity evaluator in the Blankenship Method. His unique evaluation and treatment skills make him a sought after clinical instructor for physical therapy and athletic training topics. He has spoken both locally and internationally on topics such as sports specific rehabilitation of the shoulder, spine rehabilitation and treatment of foot and ankle injuries. Dr. O'Halloran has studied orthopedic and sports therapy abroad in Australia and New Zealand. His post graduate work has included manipulative therapy. His wide range of clinical experience and continued desire to further his education combined with advanced post graduate training allows him to provide his patients the most evidenced based rehabilitation and treat complex musculoskeletal conditions. John was awarded the 2014 recipient of the chapter's Excellence in Clinical Practice Award by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association,He also was awarded the North Carolina Elon University Clinical Instructor of the year for 2015. Recently Dr O'Halloran's investigational work on the earlier facilitation of gait in the Total Knee Arthroplasty patient has been cited in peer reviewed journal publication.
For more information about Dr. O'Halloran, visit his websites: ohalloranphysicaltherapy.com and johnoseminars.com. For more information about Dr. O'Halloran's seminars, visit www.Vyne.com.
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants
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