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Arthritis Unloaded: Rheumatoid
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| CEUs: |
.8 |
| FL LIVE OT #20-288052 |
| Contact Hours: |
8.0 |
| Online presentation (ebook) |
University & multi-center Licensure available upon request; all courses single user only.
10 NBCOT Contact hours
Instructors:
George LaCour OTR, CHT
Description:
This interactive online ebook learning style enhances the therapist’s comprehension of the course content. You can access the text and photos from your IPAD but not the FLASH video embedded clips. However all other tablets or PADs that allow Flash you will be able to view the entire course. You can access the exam via IPAD and all other tablets/PADs.ARTHRITIS Unloaded: Rheumatoid. This is an excellent course which covers pathophysiology, biomechanics, therapy implementation, joint protection, modalities with documentation suggestions, adaptive equipment, and more. You will love this fantastic way to learn with our proprietary E-book. Included are 24 interactive movie FLASH clips to enhance your understanding of the content. George LaCour OTR, CHT presents in an easy to follow style making the this course interesting, interactive and clinically relevant. This course is a mixed learning level from basic discussion about anatomy to intermediate and beyond. Text learning, video Flash clips, PowerPoint, and online exam.
At the completion of this course, the therapist will be able to
Demonstrate understanding of the anatomy of the joint
Understand the stages of RA
Apply evaluation techniques specific to RA
Discuss conservative treatment measures
Demonstrate understanding of surgical interventions associated with arthritis
Differentiate appropriate documentation for RA and modalities
Identify splint options for specific deformities associated with RA
Course Outline:
Chapter 1: Anatomy
Bone, Cartilage, Synovium, Synovial Fluid
Extensor Tendons, Flexor Tendons
The Joint in Motion, Pathology of the Joint
Chapter 2: Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
General Overview, Clinical Picture of RA, Pathologic Process of RA
The RA Effect, Diagnosis of RA, Stages of RA, Common Clinical Signs
Chapter 3: Evaluation of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Observation / Palpation, Pain, Range of Motion / Stability / Strength
Functional Assessment
Differential Diagnosis / Special Testing, Deformity Patterns
Chapter 4: General Treatment Considerations for RA
Goals of Conservative Management
Medical Management, Joint Protection Principles, Modalities
Therapeutic Exercises, Splinting, Adaptive Equipment / Devices
Chapter 5: Surgical Intervention
Chapter 6: The Thumb
Chapter 7: The Hand (MCP/PIP/DIP Joints)
Chapter 8: The Wrist
Chapter 9: The Elbow
Chapter 10: The Shoulder
Chapter 11: Tendon Reconstruction
Appendix A: Treatment Protocols
Appendix B: Splint Patterns
References
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Reviews
| this is a nice and informative course!! |
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| jahir |
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| Good but very repetitive of the OA course. |
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| Rachel Compere OTR/L, CHT |
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