Effective Manual Therapy to Treat Older Adults What Works?

GREAT Seminars and Books

Format(s):   Live Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   20
Registration Fee:   $595.00

Objectives

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to: Critique the skills needed to apply manual therapy techniques for the neck, back, hip, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, and upper extremity by utilizing 50% of the course time to practice your skill set with oversight by your instructor. Demonstrate treatment techniques and how they can be modified for the older adult population. Describe hand/body placement and manual skills required for the delivery of mobilization/manipulation techniques. Explain the contraindications (RED FLAGS) and precautions for mobilization/manipulation for older adults. Progress manual therapy techniques for every part of the body. Document manual therapy techniques efficiently and effectively. Compare and contrast various manual techniques for lumbar stenosis, adhesive capsulitis, hip and knee osteoarthritis, and many more.

Target Audience

PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (20 CEUs or 2.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar. Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in DC, NY, KY, IL, TX and NC. Have applied for approval in AR, OK, NJ, and NM. Our courses also meet the guidelines for approval in PA, VT, AL, IN, WI, VA, AZ, DE, NH, OR, RI, UT, GA, WY, ND and MO. Courses are accepted for CEUs in NE, ID, MT, WA, CT, and IA. If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call. GREAT Seminars is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider of continuing education. Provider #5363. This course is not approved by ASHA or the Board of Certification. Your tuition is tax deductible. Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.

Confirmation Notes

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Description

Participant cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date. In the event that a course is cancelled by Great Seminars and Books, participants will be offered the equivalent number of hours of online or live courses, or a refund. Great Seminars and Books is not responsible for course related expenses that participants may incur such as transportation, lodging or meals.