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.

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Concussion 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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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.

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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APTA 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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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.

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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Arthritis Foundation® Walk with Ease: https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/physical-activity/walking/walk-with-ease