In recent years, secondary payers have increasingly questioned rehabilitation professionals' use of therapeutic modalities, especially in the efficacy of their use and reimbursement for these services. Referring physicians routinely request modalities based on antiquated "cook-book" protocols, often ordering modalities shown to be ineffective and/or contraindicated based on current literature. Patients question their rehabilitation provider about the purpose, effect and anticipated outcome of therapeutic modalities used in their intervention. Researchers have questioned the clinical relevance of therapeutic modalities, often finding inconsistencies within the literature.
This clinically relevant one-day seminar will expand the practitioner's knowledge of the current literature both supporting and refuting the effects of commonly used therapeutic modalities. Application protocols for therapeutic modalities as they relate to specific pathologies will be discussed. Participants will return to practice with increased confidence in choosing the most appropriate therapeutic modality for a given pathology, and be able to defend their choice to patients, physicians and secondary payers.
COURSE CONTENT
RESEARCH BASICS
u Literature reviews vs. clinical trials
u Understanding Type I and Type II errors
u Reading the research
u Clinical relevance of research
THERMOTHERAPY
u Current and relevant literature
u Indications/contraindications
u Application
- specific pathologies
- protocols
CRYOTHERAPY
u Current and relevant literature
u Indications/contraindications
u Application
- specific pathologies
- protocols
INFRA-RED AND LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY
u Current and relevant literature
u Indications/contraindications
u Application
- specific pathologies
- protocols
ULTRASOUND
u Current and relevant literature
u Indications/contraindications
u Application
- specific pathologies
- protocols
ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
uTrans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
- current and relevant literature
- indications/contraindications
- application
— specific pathologies
—protocols
u Interferential stimulation
- current and relevant literature
- indications/contraindications
- application
— specific pathologies
— protocols
u Direct current—Iontophoresis
- current and relevant literature
- indications/contraindications
- application
— specific pathologies
— protocols
u High-volt pulsed current
- current and relevant literature
- indications/contraindications
- application
— specific pathologies
— protocols
u Neuro-muscular electric stimulation
- current and relevant literature
- indications/contraindications
- application
— specific pathologies
— protocols
REIMBURSEMENT AND DOCUMENTATION
uTo document use of modalities
u Pitfalls in documentation
CASE STUDIES
is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 6 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
This educational offering qualifies for 6 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 6.0 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 6.0 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 Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for 6.0 continuing education hour(s) for category 1.
This program has been submitted for 6 continuing education credit(s) to the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.
This program has been submitted to the New Mexico Physical Therapy Board for 6 contact hour(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 7.2 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 6.0 continuing education hours.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
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| Course Manual_Therapeutic Modalities: An Evidence Based Approach (2.85 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Course Powerpoint_Therapeutic Modalities: An Evidence Based Approach (8.84 MB) | Available after Purchase |
JON DeBORD, MS, PT, ATC, SCS, is a licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer with over 17 years of experience in orthopedic rehabilitation. Mr. DeBord is the owner and director of Kewanee Physical Therapy and Rehab Specialists, operating three outpatient clinics in Kewanee, Galva, and Wyoming, Illinois. He received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, and his Master of Science in Athletic Training from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. Mr. DeBord is not only a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, he is also an active member of both the American Physical Therapy Association and the National Athletic Trainer's Association, an APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, and a certified Examiner by the National Athletic Trainer's Board of Certification. Mr. DeBord is active in sports-medicine outreach, providing significant community and professional education in the areas of sports medicine and orthopedic injuries and rehabilitation. His extensive experience treating patients across the spectrum of age, diagnosis, and disability in an outpatient setting has earned Mr. DeBord invitations to write examination items for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties' Specialization Academy of Content Experts and speak at Bradley University, The Great Lakes Athletic Training Association winter meeting, and many other events.
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers
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