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Joseph Zeni Jr

Evidence-Based Management of Knee Osteoarthritis

Evidence-Based Management of Knee Osteoarthritis

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Description:

With aging of the general population and increase in body mass of the average individual, the incidence and prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) has increased dramatically over the past 10 years. In the past several years, new evidence has emerged from several large epidemiological, interventional, and mechanistic studies that have expanded our understanding of OA initiation, progression, and treatment. Organizations such as the American College of Rheumatology and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons have also synthesized recent evidence about how to manage this disease to provide updated recommendations for healthcare practitioners. Advancements in biomechanical technologies have revealed new details about how forces in our joints can contribute to both the incidence and progression of this OA. The information in this course will help to fill the expanding gap between research and clinical practice as this disease becomes more prevalent. People who complete this course will gain insight into risk factors that may lead to OA progression and develop a better understanding of the most effective treatment options.

Full Course Description
With aging of the general population and increase in body mass of the average individual, the incidence and prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) has increased dramatically over the past 10 years. In the past several years, new evidence has emerged from several large epidemiological, interventional, and mechanistic studies that have expanded our understanding of OA initiation, progression, and treatment. Organizations such as the American College of Rheumatology and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons have also...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this intermediate level course is to provide physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with up-to date, evidence-based information pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of knee OA. Although this course will be most applicable to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who work with older individuals in outpatient settings, the increased incidence of OA makes the information in this course relevant to therapists in a variety of settings. Even therapists who specialize and treat patients in areas other than orthopaedic settings will likely encounter individuals whose OA affects their participation, mobility, or function.

Professional Objectives:

  1. Describe the anatomical structures of the lower extremity affected by knee osteoarthritis.
  2. Explain the disease process and epidemiology of knee osteoarthritis.
  3. Describe components of a physical therapy evaluation for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
  4. Discuss interventions commonly used by physical therapists to reduce symptoms and impairments associated with knee osteoarthritis.
  5. Identify factors that may make someone a candidate for surgical and conservative treatments of knee osteoarthritis.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this intermediate level course is to provide physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with up-to date, evidence-based information pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of knee OA. Although this course will be most applicable to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who work with older individuals in outpatient settings, the increased incidence of OA makes the information in this course relevant to therapists in a variety of settings. Even therapists who specialize and treat patients in areas other than orthopaedic settings will likely encounter individuals whose OA affects their participation, mobility, or function.

Professional Objectives:

  1. Describe the anatomical structures of the lower extremity affected by knee osteoarthritis.
  2. Explain the disease process and epidemiology of knee osteoarthritis.
  3. Describe components of a physical therapy evaluation for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
  4. Discuss interventions commonly used by physical therapists to reduce symptoms and impairments associated with knee osteoarthritis.
  5. Identify factors that may make someone a candidate for surgical and conservative treatments of knee osteoarthritis.

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Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Nursing Home Administrator, Social Worker, and Activities Professionals.

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Joesph Zenpi is employed by Rutgers University and receives a salary. He receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSE

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Nursing Home Administrator, Social Worker, and Activities Professionals.

Instructional Level: Beginner

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Joesph Zenpi is employed by Rutgers University and receives a salary. He receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.