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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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John Buchwald PT, DPT, MPH

Post-Surgical Massage for the Lower Extremities

Post-Surgical Massage for the Lower Extremities

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Course release date: 10/7/2024

Course Overview

This course delves into comprehensive understanding and application of post-surgical care for lower extremity orthopedic surgeries. Learners will explore the indications and fundamental procedures of the five most prevalent lower extremity orthopedic surgeries, gaining insights into each procedure's intricacies and common post-surgical precautions. The course elucidates the significant benefits of massage therapy in the treatment following surgery, outlining the advantages that aid in the recovery process. Participants will familiarize themselves with five commonly used massage techniques tailored specifically for post-lower extremity surgeries, understanding the therapeutic effects of each approach. This course provides in-depth knowledge and hands on demonstration of region-specific massage techniques applicable to post-surgical treatment, enabling learners to effectively address targeted areas for enhanced rehabilitation outcomes. 

Full Course Description
Course release date: 10/7/2024Course OverviewThis course delves into comprehensive understanding and application of post-surgical care for lower extremity orthopedic surgeries. Learners will explore the indications and fundamental procedures of the five most prevalent lower extremity orthopedic surgeries, gaining insights into each procedure's intricacies and common post-surgical precautions. The course elucidates the significant benefits of massage therapy in the treatment following surgery, outlining the advantages that aid in the recovery process. Participants will familiarize themselves with...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course delves into comprehensive understanding and application of post-surgical care for lower extremity orthopedic surgeries. Learners will explore the indications and fundamental procedures of the five most prevalent lower extremity orthopedic surgeries, gaining insights into each procedure's intricacies and common post-surgical precautions. The course elucidates the significant benefits of massage therapy in the treatment following surgery, outlining the advantages that aid in the recovery process. Participants will familiarize themselves with five commonly used massage techniques tailored specifically for post-lower extremity surgeries, understanding the therapeutic effects of each approach. This course provides in-depth knowledge and hands on demonstration of region-specific massage techniques applicable to post-surgical treatment, enabling learners to effectively address targeted areas for enhanced rehabilitation outcomes. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe the indications and basic of procedure of the five most common orthopedic surgeries for the lower extremities and common post-surgical precautions of each.
  • List six benefits of massage in treatment following surgery of the lower extremities.      
  • Describe five types of commonly used massage techniques and their benefit following lower extremity surgeries.      
  • Describe massage techniques that can be used on specific regions of the body and their applicability to post-surgical treatment. 

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

This course delves into comprehensive understanding and application of post-surgical care for lower extremity orthopedic surgeries. Learners will explore the indications and fundamental procedures of the five most prevalent lower extremity orthopedic surgeries, gaining insights into each procedure's intricacies and common post-surgical precautions. The course elucidates the significant benefits of massage therapy in the treatment following surgery, outlining the advantages that aid in the recovery process. Participants will familiarize themselves with five commonly used massage techniques tailored specifically for post-lower extremity surgeries, understanding the therapeutic effects of each approach. This course provides in-depth knowledge and hands on demonstration of region-specific massage techniques applicable to post-surgical treatment, enabling learners to effectively address targeted areas for enhanced rehabilitation outcomes. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Describe the indications and basic of procedure of the five most common orthopedic surgeries for the lower extremities and common post-surgical precautions of each.
  • List six benefits of massage in treatment following surgery of the lower extremities.      
  • Describe five types of commonly used massage techniques and their benefit following lower extremity surgeries.      
  • Describe massage techniques that can be used on specific regions of the body and their applicability to post-surgical treatment. 

 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 2 Hours
Massage Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

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:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 2 Hours
Massage Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

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.

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