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PT, PTA, OT, OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
Do kids who experience a concussion present with the same signs and symptoms as adolescents and adults? Do they follow the same treatment protocol? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kate Corrado, a pediatric specialist and active researcher, about the therapeutic management of elementary school-aged children after they have sustained a concussion.
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(02:27) Why Research With This Population Is Important(05:53) Common Causes of Concussion in Young Children(08:45) Common Clinical Presentation(09:35) Unique Considerations for Kids 12 and Younger(11:05) Reasons Why Recognition and Research Are Lacking(14:06) Risk of Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms(15:21) Age-Appropriate Assessments(17:35) Assessment and Treatment of the Neck and Vestibular System(28:50) Addressing Autonomic Function and Exercise Tolerance(31:37) Telehealth Versus In-Person Treatment(34:06) Return to Playground Protocol(37:06) Billing and Documentation(39:08) Ways to Reduce Concussion Risk(49:19) Emerging Research(53:10) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Kate Corrado, PT, DPT, PCS.
The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
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ResourcesConcussion at Different Grade Levels: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/concussion-program/concussion-different-grade-levels
Eye Exercises for Visual Health and School Success: https://eyecanlearn.com
UBMD Concussion Clinic (Examination resources): https://ubortho.com/services/concussion-management-center/resources-for-professionals/
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PT, PTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
Did you ever wish you had a gait lab in your pocket? Are you aware that a person’s gait is a good predictor of their overall health? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Stephanie Wakeman, about using mobile apps to quickly, easily, and accurately provide the objective data you need to evaluate your patient’s mobility and fall risk.
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(01:45) Key Takeaways from Today’s Discussion(02:44) Why Gait Is the Sixth Vital Sign(04:48) Gait Parameters to Measure(10:20) Using Mobile Apps to Measure Gait(16:00) Determining Which Apps Are Reliable(20:13) When to Use a Gait Analysis App in Practice(22:50) A Walk Through the Process(25:08) Case Example: Identifying Decline in Medical Status(28:42) Case Example: Promoting Positive Behavioral Change(33:10) Case Example: Postoperative Monitoring(40:04) Documentation and Reimbursement(41:12) Educating Patients About Gait Apps and Data(47:06) How to Get Started Using Gait Apps in Your Practice(49:23) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Stephanie Wakeman, PT, DPT.
The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesAPTA Digital Health App Formulary, powered by ORCHA (APTA membership required): https://www.apta.org/your-practice/practice-models-and-settings/digital-health-in-practice/apta-digital-health-formulary-powered-by-orcha
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PT, PTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
What’s the best dose of therapeutic exercise for your patient with knee OA? In this podcast, Dr. Louise Thoma, a contributor to several clinical practice and consensus guidelines on the treatment of adults with OA, provides practical, evidence-based recommendations PTs and PTAs can use to integrate current evidence into clinical practice.
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(02:24) Key Takeaways(04:12) Research Findings in the Last Five Years(06:18) Communication: Words Can Be Harmful(17:48) Exercise Type: What Does the Evidence Say?(23:41) Intensity Recommendations(30:22) High Dose Versus Low Dose Exercise(33:06) Is High Impact Exercise Safe with Knee OA?(36:06) Delivery Mode: Does Evidence Support One Over Another?(38:28) Promoting Adherence to Exercise(42:13) Using Evidence to Inform Your Practice(45:24) Partnering with Evidence-Based Programs(47:23) Does Evidence Support Manual Therapy?(53:44) Interventions with Adverse Outcomes(55:43) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Louise Thoma, PT, DPT, PhD.
The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesArthritis Foundation® Walk with Ease: https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/physical-activity/walking/walk-with-ease
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OT, OTA, PT, PTA, SLP – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
Young kids who need rehabilitation services today present differently than children born before the pandemic. We talk with pediatric sensory clinic manager and practicing clinician Danielle Carey, SLP, about the impact of the COVID pandemic on how kids present today across rehabilitation disciplines. What is the new normal of cognition, sensory regulation, communication, motor function, and behavior, and how do we address it as rehabilitation therapists?
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(02:59) Impact of the Pandemic(10:41) Social Interaction(15:05) Cognition(20:00) Sensory Regulation (SR)(26:08) SR: The Five Basic Senses(38:14) SR: Vestibular and Proprioceptive Senses(40:38) Communication(45:14) Motor Function(50:08) Behavior(53:08) Children with Known Developmental Delays(59:14) Children Not Diagnosed Before the Pandemic(01:02:49) Deficits Due to Lack of Exposure(01:04:50) Impact of Changes on Service Delivery(01:09:18) Summary
The content for this course was created by Danielle Carey, MS, CCC-SLP.
The content for this course was created by Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesDevelopmental milestones (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]):
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Digital developmental screener (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/digital-online-checklist.html
Short videos supporting child development (Emerge Pediatric Therapy):
https://emergepediatrictherapy.com/video-library/
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OT, OTA, PT, PTA, SLP, Audiology – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
Do you feel you need to be an expert in everything and apply all interventions to your patients to be successful? Do you find yourself frequently chasing down cancellations and no-shows? In this podcast, we talk with Sturdy McKee, MPT, CEO, author, and coach, about the value of using the plan of care as a success metric for clinicians, managers, and business owners.
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(02:38) Are Patients Completing Their Plans of Care?(11:03) The Gap Between School and Practice: Collaboration (15:40) Negotiation and Partnership(22:39) Managing Real Life Situations(26:19) Become an Expert in Prioritization(29:33) Become an Expert in Communication(32:14) Are You an Excellent Communicator?(35:08) How Practice Owners Can Become Better Coaches(43:14) Managing the Players Not the Metrics(50:00) Ask Managers for Clarity(54:54) Tips for Engaging Challenging Patients(58:19) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Sturdy McKee, MPT, CEO, Author, Entrepreneur, Coach.
This course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.
This course was edited by Relias staff Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
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PT, PTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
Are you up to date? In this podcast, geriatric clinical specialist Dr. Ken Miller, PT, DPT, MA discusses how PTs and PTAs can apply the Hip Fracture Clinical Practice Guidelines to achieve great patient outcomes.
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(02:23) The Role of Clinical Practice Guidelines(15:50) Key Takeaways from the CPGs(17:52) Best Practices for Assessing Strength(19:32) What If My Patient Can’t Perform Functional Measures?(22:46) Self-Reported Measures(25:46) The CPGs Recommended Interventions: Appendix J(27:57) Using 1-Repetition Maximum in Clinical Practice(36:55) Patients with Cognitive Impairment: Clinical Example(40:46) Resisted Walking Examples(41:58) Tips for Clinicians in Acute Care Settings(43:39) Interprofessional Multidisciplinary Care(46:55) Planning for Long-Term Success(51:11) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Ken Miller, PT, DPT, MA, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist.
The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesPhysical Therapy Management of Older Adults with Hip Fracture CPG: https://www.jospt.org/doi/epdf/10.2519/jospt.2021.0301
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SLP – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
Do e-cigarettes impact an SLP’s practice? Are users at greater risk for conditions that fit under your scope of practice? We will talk with Dr. Elizabeth Erickson-DiRenzo, an SLP and scientist from Stanford University School of Medicine, who researches e-cigarette use and treats e-cigarette users in the clinic. Learn about vaping devices and how these products affect the upper aerodigestive tract, potentially impacting communication and swallowing. Considerations for patient management will be discussed.
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Key Takeaways (02:29)(03:48) E-Cigarettes and How They Work(07:07) Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems(10:11) Evolution of Vaping Products(15:20) E-Cigarette Users and Use Patterns(19:49) E-Cigarette Regulations(22:50) Are E-Cigarettes Healthier Than Cigarettes?(27:16) Health Risks of Vaping(35:18) An SLP’s Clinical Observations of Users(41:59) Impact on an SLP’s Clinical Practice(49:07) Medical Treatment of Vaping-Related Injuries(50:44) Other Inhaled Delivery Products(53:00) Case Example(59:00) Summary
The content for this course was created by Elizabeth Erickson-DiRenzo, Ph.D., CCC-SLP.
The content for this course was created by Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
Resources American Lung Association: https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping/lung-healthCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/index.htmNational Institute on Drug Abuse: https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/vaping-devices-electronic-cigarettesS. Food & Drug Administration (FDA): https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/products-ingredients-components/e-cigarettes-vapes-and-other-electronic-nicotine-delivery-systems-endsStanford Research Into the Impact of Tobacco Advertising: https://tobacco.stanford.edu/ -
SLP – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
Do you want to implement the standardized IDDSI diets at your facility but are unsure how to start? Would you like to know about online resources that are available to help you and your team? In this podcast, Faerella Boczko, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, and Mary Casper, MA, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, FNA, will give you that information and more with a discussion about how the diets were successfully implemented in skilled nursing facilities.
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(03:32) IDDSI Implementation in the U.S.(11:11) First Steps in Facility Implementation(15:46) Implementation Team and Timeline(22:27) Staff Education(26:12) Converting Labels to New Consistencies(29:32) Testing and Tasting(35:26) Additional Unexpected Steps(39:35) Keeping Momentum During Lengthy Implementation (44:58) Value of IDDSI (46:59) Converting from Pre-Admission Diet to IDDSI Diet (50:04) Approach to Bread (52:23) Interprofessional Collaboration(54:30) Recommended First Steps(57:35) Summary
The content for this course was created by Faerella Boczko, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S.
The content for this course was created by Mary Lee Casper, MA, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, FNAP.
The content for this course was created by Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesInternational Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) website with framework, testing methods, and resources: https://iddsi.org/
IDDSI resources for U.S. implementation: https://iddsi.org/United-States
Please see other Relias courses related to IDDSI for more information.
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PT/PTA, OT/OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
In this episode, we talk with Occupational Therapist and Medicare Specialist Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L about how to highlight your unique skills and knowledge as a therapy practitioner by documenting and demonstrating your skilled services. We often find ourselves writing “patient will continue to benefit from skilled therapy,” but how often do we stop to think about what that means. Let’s unpack the meaning of skilled services and why it is important to recognize what makes your services so valuable.
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(02:38) Skilled Services Defined by Medicare(09:55) Identifying Skilled Services: Questions to Consider(12:26) Red Flags Indicating Unskilled Services(14:28) Promoting Self-Management(16:07) Do Clinicians Under-Value Their Skill?(20:44) Skilled Maintenance Therapy(30:15) Documentation Tips(33:32) The Importance of Discussing Discharge Day One(37:18) Medicare’s Guidance for Documentation(40:21) Documentation for Reimbursement(46:49) Demonstrating Services Are Valuable and Evidence-Based(50:13) Recommended Resources(52:54) How to Be Ethical and Successful(56:38) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L.
The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesAOTA Documentation Resources: https://www.aota.org/practice/practice-essentials/documentation
APTA Documentation Resources: https://www.apta.org/your-practice/documentation
APTA Ethical Decision-Making in Physical Therapist Practice: https://www.apta.org/your-practice/ethics-and-professionalism/clinical-decision-making
Amplify OT – What is skilled occupational therapy? https://amplifyot.com/what-is-skilled-occupational-therapy/
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OT, OTA, PT, PTA, SLP – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
Do you ever feel unprepared to handle a challenging situation with a colleague or a team member? We have to work as a team to manage our patients, but not everyone is always in agreement. Listen to international speaker and author, Wanda Wallace, PhD, apply her leadership coaching expertise to common communication challenges that rehab therapists face.
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(04:31) Communicating with Physicians(09:40) Interdisciplinary Team Dynamics(14:20) When Degrees and Experience Differ(19:16) When Clinicians Transition to Managers(26:06) Competent, But Not Confident(32:04) Positioning New Clinicians for Success(39:47) Challenges Related to Different Communication Styles(46:04) Providing Feedback to a Peer(51:01) When Interventions Are Not Valued by the Entire Team (55:42) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Wanda Wallace, Ph.D.
This course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.
This course was created by Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP.
This course was edited by Relias staff Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesCommunication Issues in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: https://now.aapmr.org/communication-issues-in-physical-medicine-and-rehabiltiation/
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PT/PTA, OT/OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
Have you ever considered dance as an evidenced-based intervention? In this episode, we talk with Dennis Klima, PT, PhD, DPT, GCS, NCS, a professor of physical therapy, geriatric and neurologic clinical specialist, and Polka dance enthusiast, about dance as an effective way to meet the optimal dose of therapy to produce functional changes while providing an opportunity for the patient and the therapist to have a fun and meaningful interaction.
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(02:28) A Patient Example to Set the Scene (04:48) Impairments Dance Addresses (05:56) How to Introduce Dance into the Intervention (08:00) Case Example: Using the Tango (11:48) Monitoring Intensity (15:19) Documentation (16:30) Different Dance Genres to Consider (18:15) Benefit of Dancing with Different Medical Conditions (34:50) Do I Need to Be an Expert in Dance? (38:50) Benefits of Dance with Traumatic Brain Injury (44:35) Implementing Dance via Telehealth (48:09) Student Buy In (49:48) Dancing: An Interdisciplinary Intervention (52:02) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Dennis Klima, PT, PhD, DPT, GCS, NCS
The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesRoyalty Free Music: All Categories: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com
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SLP – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
Do your current formal and informal evaluation tools meet your patients’ clinical needs? Can you find useful assessment products on the market? This podcast will explore trends in assessment tools and processes for time-efficient and effective evaluations. In this episode, we talk with professor and ASHA Fellow Dr. Pamela Smith about assessment trends in speech-language pathology.
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(02:28) Key Takeaways(03:55) Building a Hypothesis with Medical Record Review(08:52) Preparing to Evaluate(12:24) Recommended Assessments and Current Shortcomings(18:13) Using Outcome Measures and Subtests(21:19) Clinical (Informal) Assessment(28:16) Limitations of Screening Tools(34:42) Evaluation Completion and Billing(39:17) Ethical Considerations(46:35) Impact of the Clinician’s Available Time(50:19) Impact of Ongoing Assessment(56:53) Impact on Value-Based Purchasing(59:53) Patient-Centered Interpretation and Goal Setting(01:05:58) Summary
The content for this course was created by Pamela A. Smith, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, FNAP.
The content for this course was created by Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesLists of assessment tools:
Free cognitive assessment tools:https://eatspeakthink.com/online-assessment-cognition/Aphasia: https://cehs.unl.edu/aac/aphasia-assessment-materials/ Brain injury: https://www.tbims.org/combi/list.htmlMultiple purposes: https://nicespeechlady.com/listing-of-non-nicespeechlady-com-standardized-and-or-norm-referenced-measures/Revised “Cookie Theft picture” (Berube et al., 2019): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6437702/
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OT, OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
As occupational therapy professionals, you already have the skill and training to treat chronic pain. In this episode, we talk with Kimberly Breeden, MS, OTR/L, and Niccole Rowe, BA, COTA/L, co-authors of the AOTA official document “Occupational Therapy’s Role in Treating Pain” about the role and value of OTs/OTAs in managing chronic pain.
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(02:06) Key Takeaways(03:04) Changing Perspective Can Change Your Practice(07:18) Change from Biomedical to Biopsychosocial Approach(11:22) Pain’s Purpose and Factors that Impact Persistence(17:08) Addressing Pain Through an OT Lens(21:55) Developing an Occupational Profile(27:32) Pain Assessment Tools(30:12) Addressing Psychosocial Factors(33:09) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(38:48) Additional Treatments Using Occupation(46:49) Pain Education, Relaxation, and Mindfulness(52:00) The Interdisciplinary Team: Building Your Network(54:10) Case Example(1:02:08) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Niccole Rowe, BA, COTA/L.
The content for this course was created by Kimberly Breeden, MS, OTR/L.
The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesPain Disability Index (PDI):
http://www.med.umich.edu/1info/FHP/practiceguides/pain/detpdi.pdf
Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force Report: https://www.hhs.gov/opioids/prevention/pain-management-options/index.html
Pain Self Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ):
https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/07/pain_self_efficacy_questionnaire.pdf
Pain Toolkit:
https://www.paintoolkit.org/pain-tools
PEG Scale Assessing Pain Intensity and Interference (Pain, Enjoyment, General Activity):
http://www.med.umich.edu/1info/FHP/practiceguides/pain/PEG.Scale.12.2016.pdf
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PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
What is a digitally enabled rehab therapist? Is this the next new fad? In this episode, we talk with digital health expert Anang Chokshi, DPT, to define digital enablement for rehabilitation therapists and discuss the value of adopting digital health as a tool in your clinical practice toolkit.
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(01:43) Importance of Being a Digitally Enabled Therapist(05:56) How Technology Changes Our Practice(08:51) Importance of Reviewing Data(14:00) Value of Digital Tools and Competencies(21:54) APTA Foundational Paper(27:26) Categories of Digital Health(32:45) Benefits of Implementing Digital Health(36:55) Benefits to Patients(42:25) Benefits to Payers(44:07) Challenges for Stakeholders(46:35) Implementation Strategies(53:28) Resources for the Clinician(55:21) Artificial Intelligence(58:08) Closing Remarks
The content for this course was created by Anang Chokshi, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS.
The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, Ph.D.
The content for this course was created by Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesDigital health (FDA): https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/digital-health-center-excellence/what-digital-health
APTA foundational paper on the digitally enabled physical therapist: https://www.apta.org/your-practice/practice-models-and-settings/digital-health-technology/digitally-enabled-physical-therapist
Digital PT task force report: https://world.physio/sites/default/files/2020-06/WCPT-INPTRA-Digital-Physical-Therapy-Practice-Task-force-March2020.pdf
The Playbook: Digital Healthcare Edition (Digital Medicine Society and Department of Veterans Affairs): https://www.dimesociety.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Playbook_-Digital-Healthcare-Edition-7_26_22v-2.pdf
FDA guidance document on clinical evaluation using software as a medical device (SAMD): https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/software-medical-device-samd-clinical-evaluation
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Older adult patients in all rehabilitation settings are chronically under-dosed when it comes to the intensity of rehabilitation therapy. In this episode, we talk with Aimee Perron, a physical therapist, patient advocate, and national presenter, about best practices in prescribing exercise to improve strength, balance, endurance, and aerobic capacity in our older adult clients.
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(01:38) Takeaways From Today’s Discussion (02:56) Key to Dosing Appropriately: The FITT-VP Principle (06:44) Underdosing and Possible Reasons (12:39) Is My Patient Ready to Start Exercising? How Do I Know? (13:16) Tests and Measures (18:51) One Repetition Maximum: Example (25:16) Matching Interventions to Meaningful Activities (29:39) Identifying Readiness to Change (31:28) Health Confidence and Chronic Conditions (37:35) Everyday Tools and Equipment Considerations (41:23) Am I Too Eager and Overdosing My Patients? How Do I Know? (43:49) Supporting Patients in the Maintenance Phase (46:57) Nutrition and Medication Considerations (49:22) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Aimee E. Perron, PT, DPT.
This course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
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Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesAmerican College of Sports Medicine’s Recommendations for Exercise Participation Health Screening: https://www.acsm.org/docs/default-source/files-for-resource-library/updating_acsm_s_recommendations_for_exercise-28-(1).pdf?sfvrsn=3aa47c01_4
American Physical Therapy Association: Choosing Wisely: https://www.choosingwisely.org/
General Physical Activities Defined by Level of Intensity: https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/pdf/pa_intensity_table_2_1.pdf
Prescription for Health Series (A series of common chronic conditions and their exercise prescriptions): https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/eim-in-action/health-care/resources/rx-for-health-series/
Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-item Scale: https://selfmanagementresource.com/wp-content/uploads/English_-_self-efficacy_for_managing_chronic_disease_6-item.pdf
Quick Health Check Up: http://www.healthconfidence.org/
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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Yvonne Monti about the significant impact sleep deprivation has on one’s health, and the critical role of occupational therapy in addressing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors that contribute to sleep dysfunction.
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In this episode, we explore opportunities for rehabilitation therapists to apply a population health lens to addressing pelvic health with patients, communities, and globally with Dr. Laura Keyser and Dr. Jessica McKinney.
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(02:54) Takeaways From Today’s Discussion (04:21) Health and Pelvic Health Defined (08:26) Population Health (10:40) Women’s Health to Pelvic Health: Why the Language Shift?(14:08) Jessica’s Journey Towards a Pelvic Health Specialty (18:51) Laura’s Journey Towards a Pelvic Health Specialty (22:25) What Can I Do as a Generalist? (28:50) Building Capacity (36:04) Digital Rehab Specific to Pelvic Health (44:32) Specialists and Generalists Working Together (51:12) Next Step Recommendations (54:27) Sex: An Activity of Daily Living (57:21) Hopes and Vision for the Future (1:02:05) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Laura Keyser, DPT, MPH.
The content for this course was created by Jessica L. McKinney, PT, DScPT, MS.
The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesImplementing Physical Rehabilitation Services into Comprehensive Fistula and Maternity Care: A Training Guide for Health Workers: https://www.themamas.world/training-guide
World Health Organization Rehabilitation Competency Framework: https://www.who.int/teams/noncommunicable-diseases/sensory-functions-disability-and-rehabilitation/rehabilitation-competency-framework
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PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
As more states legalize medicinal marijuana, rehabilitation therapists are seeing cannabis as a viable alternative for managing chronic pain. How will cannabis impact patients’ clinical presentation and plan of care? How do they know what type to use, and how much? In this episode, Ellen Anderson, PT, PhD, and Lori Zucker, PT, DPT, MA, discuss clinical cases where a patient participating in rehabilitation therapy used cannabis to therapeutically manage chronic pain.
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(03:44) Key Takeaways from Today’s Discussion(05:24) Pharmacokinetics of Cannabis(09:23) The Endocannabinoid System(15:11) Dosing Guidelines Overview(26:35) Case Example: Chronic Low Back Pain(35:16) Balancing Education and Recommendations(37:14) Case Example: Multiple Sclerosis Neuropathic Pain(43:50) Case Example: Neuropathy Secondary to Chemotherapy(51:47) Considerations and Red Flags: Using Clinical Judgment(57:44) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Ellen Anderson, PT, PhD.
The content for this course was created by Lori Zucker, PT, DPT, MA.
The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy [link to be updated to the correct Relias Academy URL by CPM at Finishing.] Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
Resources
Consensus Recommendations on Dosing and Administration: https://jcannabisresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42238-021-00073-1
PTcannabisinfo.com: https://www.ptcannabisinfo.com/
State Medical Cannabis Laws: https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-medical-marijuana-laws.aspx
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: The Health Effects of Cannabis ad Cannabinoids: https://www.nationalacademies.org/ocga/briefings-to-congress/the-health-effects-of-cannabis-and-cannabinoids-the-current-state-of-evidence-and-recommendations-for-research
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PT, PTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
Have you ever considered that your patient’s quality of sleep may be impacting their outcomes? In this episode, we talk with published author, educator, and founder of Healthcore Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Wendy Price, about the importance of good sleep on health and performance, and how physical therapy professionals can address sleep dysfunction with their patients.
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(02:11) Takeaways From Today’s Discussion(02:39) Sleep Health: What It Means and It’s Importance(06:00) Physical Therapy’s Role(07:45) Insomnia(11:14) The Importance of Having a Regular Sleep Schedule(15:34) Sleep Science(18:28) Are Naps Beneficial?(20:26) Screening for Sleep Disturbances(21:22) Strategies to Address Insomnia(32:13) Sleep Apnea(36:00) Restless Leg Syndrome(41:24) Key Takeaways for the Clinician(44:50) Practical Implementation Strategies for Patients(50:25) Conclusion
The content of this course was created by Wendy Farnen Price, PT, DPT, MS, WCS, DipACLM, NBC-HWC.
The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy [link to be updated to the correct Relias Academy URL by CPM at Finishing.] Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
Resources
The Role of the PT and the APTA in Sleep Health: https://www.apta.org/siteassets/pdfs/policies/role-pt-and-apta-sleep-health.pdf
Consensus Sleep Diary: https://consensussleepdiary.com/
Standardized Assessments:
STOP-Bang Questionnaire: http://www.stopbang.ca/osa/screening.php The Children’s Sleep Habits Questionnaire: https://njaap.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Childrens-Sleep-Habits-Questionnaire.pdf The Epworth Sleepiness Scale: https://www.sleepcountshcp.com/epworth-sleepiness-scale The Insomnia Severity Scale: https://www.ons.org/sites/default/files/InsomniaSeverityIndex_ISI.pdf The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: https://www.med.upenn.edu/cbti/assets/user-content/documents/Pittsburgh%20Sleep%20Quality%20Index%20(PSQI).pdf -
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Do you think of incontinence treatment as part of a specialty practice? Do you avoid asking about or addressing incontinence? In this episode, pelvic health experts Laura Keyser, DPT, MPH and Jessica L. McKinney, PT, DScPT, MS shed light on how generalist therapists can screen and initiate treatment for incontinence and then refer to a pelvic health specialist when necessary.
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(01:49) Key Takeaways From Today’s Discussion (02:45) What Are Pelvic Floor Disorders?(04:53) Three Primary Subtypes of UI (08:40) Risk Factors for UI (11:19) Screening (16:39) Stepwise Approach to Care (21:49) Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise: What Not to Do (23:32) The Therapist’s Role: Practical Application (34:29) Clinical Examples (40:03) Teaching Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises (48:38) The Role of Digital Health (51:20) Does Evidence Support Using Vaginal Weights? (53:26) Does Advanced Age Matter? Addressing Self-Ageism (55:05) Research Regarding Intravaginal Estrogen (57:00) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Laura Keyser, DPT, MPH.
The content for this course was created by Jessica L. McKinney, PT, DScPT, MS.
The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam; or Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
ResourcesSee additional Relias courses on incontinence assessment and treatment.
3IQ – Incontinence Questionnaire: https://www.racgp.org.au/getattachment/1bd242ff-e656-4fa3-8b36-b51f7cc57706/Appendix-13A.pdf.aspx
Female UI Evidence-Based Treatment Pathway: An Infographic for Shared Decision Making: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8972010/
Implementing Physical Rehabilitation Services into Comprehensive Fistula and Maternity Care: A Training Guide for Health Workers: https://www.themamas.world/training-guide
Well Woman Care: https://womenshealthalliance.com/well-woman-care-exam/
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