Watch Terrance Pratt, PT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT, explore headache management beyond generic “neck pain”, including tension (psychological and social pressures), triggers (neural and environmental inputs), and tissues (the mechanical cervical drivers).

You’ll learn to:

• Differentiate between cervicogenic, tension, and migraine, allowing for a precise classification of the headache (whether it be tissue, trigger, or tension)
• Implement screening tools, such as the Cervical Flexion-Rotation Test to assist in accurate headache classification
• Develop educational strategies that empower patients to manage headaches independently, helping to improve their long-term outcomes and self-efficacy

Watch a panel of Physical Therapist experts discuss effective management of Connective Tissue Disorders, integrating clinical background, therapeutic best practices, and critical patient perspectives – followed by a Q&A discussion with participants.

You’ll learn:

• Foundational knowledge and key clinical information regarding Connective Tissue Disorders
• Therapeutic approaches and pain management strategies emphasizing patient-centered treatment
• From a patient perspective, how mental health and holistic wellness are key components of chronic illness management

Watch Dave Nolan, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, SCS, CSCS, discuss current evidence related to the rehabilitation and treatment of patients following total shoulder arthroplasty – through discussion and case presentations. We will discuss management of patients, including post-operative precautions, contraindications, and therapeutic exercise.

You’ll learn to:

• Differentiate between the indications for an anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty and a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
• Design a comprehensive, evidence-based rehabilitation program for patients following total shoulder arthroplasty

Watch John Ahern, PT, DPT, OCS review a case study of a soccer player who presents with anterior hip pain – discussing how to correctly identify the patient’s clinical presentation as either athletic pubalgia or hip labral pathology.

You’ll learn:

• How to correctly identify the clinical presentation of a patient with either athletic pubalgia or hip labral pathology
• Management strategies for patient with this presentation
• How to identify correct treatment interventions based on clinical findings and irritability levels

In the hectic world of healthcare, patients who present with complex clinical cases often feel ignored, and due to time constraints, the therapeutic alliance can be difficult to establish. During this short seminar, Janeen Kovacevic, PT, DPT, DIDN, will present a case study on an 80-year-old female patient with anterior cervical discectomy.

You’ll learn:

• Strategies for educating a patient with high complexity
• Available resources for functional carryover of therapy
• The compassion and experience necessary to build a therapeutic alliance when facing a patient who may only be able to make marginal progress

Watch Michael Lynch, MBA, CFO of Cypress Health Partners, lead a discussion on practical tips for navigating and managing your student loan debt. You’ll gain a solid understanding of how loan payments are calculated, along with key strategies such as loan consolidation, refinancing to secure lower interest rates, and income-driven repayment plans.

You’ll learn:

• How your loan payment is calculated, and how time and interest rates impact it
• Tips for refinancing your student loan, with the goal of lowering interest rates
• General advice around debt management, including credit scores and credit reports

ACL reconstruction rehab is unique compared to other post op knee recoveries. Over the course of trial and error in our clinic, we have had a high volume of ACL reconstruction patients, and we have identified clinical pearls to help understand expected challenges along the way and have solutions ready. During this short course, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to support patients’ complex ACL injuries and recovery processes.

You’ll learn:

• Key checkpoints and milestones for each rehabilitation phase with clinical pearls, for focused treatment interventions and targets to reach the next stage of rehab
• Common roadblocks during recovery, with anticipated interventions
• How to increase overall confidence, with specific knowledge and creative solutions for patient limitations, for each stage of rehab

Aquatic Therapy is an aspect of skilled rehab that benefits a wide range of patients but lacks deep understanding in its application – and it has a level of complexity that keeps clinicians limited in their treatment options for patients. This interactive session is designed to give clinicians guidance on the principles of Aquatic Therapy and its application in an outpatient PT setting.

You’ll learn:

• The basic history and types of common Aquatic Therapy methods
• The physiological effects of immersion
• How to identify patients who may benefit from Aquatic Therapy

How does a PT learn to utilize their current skills AND learn and grow in a positive physical therapy environment? Watch Terrance Pratt, PT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT, discuss strategies for those seeking a positive culture of learning – highlighting how deliberate practice and contextual learning can make it possible to become a lifelong learner and continually advance your clinical skills.

You’ll learn:

• Key elements of dedicated contextual learning
• What indicators to look for in a work environment that fosters growth in practice
• The career path growth of the PT profession after graduation, and how to balance life and professional advancement

Watch John Ahern, PT, DPT, OCS, review a case regarding a patient who presented direct access in the early stages of adhesive capsulitis – addressing 1) evaluation testing to determine the diagnosis, 2) indications for a referral for corticosteroid injection and 3) intervention based on irritability levels.

You’ll learn to:

• Correctly identify the clinical presentation of patients in the acute phases of adhesive capsulitis
• Identify the need for early referral to physicians for corticosteroid injection
• Identify correct treatment interventions based on staging and irritability levels

Watch Kevin Pozzi PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, lead a discussion on the common utilization of dry needling in physical therapy – utilizing up to date research on application, efficacy, and safety.

You’ll learn to:

• Identify different methods of dry needling delivery
• Identify precautions and contraindications for using dry needling in practice
• Understand proper safety and professionalism for use of dry needling, including the scope of practice in your state

Watch Jordan Maeda, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert DN, lead a webinar on actionable items to review with your patients on how making small adjustments in their lifestyle can have a huge impact on overall health, pain experience, recovery, sleep quality, and mental health.

You’ll learn:

• How an effective sleep hygiene program reduces pain, stress, and improves recovery
• The importance of stress relief and meditation for pain reduction and recovery improvements
• How cardiorespiratory activity and strength training will improve health, recovery, and reduce pain

Watch Peter Kelly, PT, DPT, lead a discussion on the common utilization of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) in clinical care in physical therapy, utilizing up to date research on application, efficacy, and safety for select areas.

You’ll learn:

• The principles of Blood Flow Restriction
• Key precautions and contraindications of Blood Flow Restriction
• The physiologic principles and tissue adaptations associated with Blood Flow Restriction training

Watch Katy Coughlin, PT, DPT, OCS, IOMT Level 1, lead a discussion and review of a complex hip case, which required several layers of clinical reasoning.

You’ll learn:

• Insight into different screening strategies for MSK pain which, although presenting, can often mask serious conditions
• How to review neurological screening for post operative hip complications
• How to present an evidence-based, patient-centered treatment plan for a patient with complex hip pain

Watch Alyssa Bissonnette, PT, DPT, lead a discussion on Ehlers-Danlos and its management, including a current literature review, brief review of associated co-morbidities, and tips and tricks for physical therapy management.

During this course:

• You’ll gain a thorough understanding of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome from a physical therapy perspective
• We’ll discuss current EDS literature as it relates to physical therapy management of patients with EDS
• You’ll learn interventions and strategies for physical therapy management in complex patients

Watch Terrance Pratt, PT, MS, OCS, FAAOMT, lead a discussion on how to help your patients address and correct their posture. This course provides a current clinical perspective on posture, with helpful and realistic strategies to address our societal tendencies to slouch.

Is Poor Posture a Myth or Epidemic: A Journal Review & Discussion

Topics of discussion include:

• A historical perspective about posture correction in society
• Current articles and references addressing posture correction, the use of sensors, and their purported health benefits
• How to clinically and realistically address posture correction with your patients