PT & OT Connection: Continuing Education for Therapists

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and its different types, from classic autism to Asperger syndrome and the varying presentations of each type. Through a…

Untreated edema can lead to more severe problems such as stasis dermatitis, discomfort/pain, venous ulcerations, progressed lymphedema and decreased mobility. By recognizing and intervening early, we…

Clinicians-OTs, PTs, and assistants-did not go to therapy school to learn to write notes; unfortunately, clinical documentation is an essential part of every OT or PT visit. Anecdotal evidence and ob…

The Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) model seeks to achieve four key objectives. 1) Improve the quality and efficiency of home health care 2) Improve the patient’s experience with care 3) S…

Obesity is a leading risk factor for chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal disorders, with over 40% of adults in the U.S. affected. This podcast focuses on …

The Acromioclavicular (AC) joint is involved in approximately 40% of all shoulder injuries. The understanding of Its function and contributions to movements of the shoulder are limited despite being …

On January 1, 2017 new Common Procedural Codes Terminology or CPT codes were formerly introduced for physical and occupational therapy evaluations. CPT, authored by the American Medical Association, …

Discover the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on healthcare in this engaging course designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers. Examine how …

In the US, there are over 150,000 lower extremity amputations each year, adding up to 300-500 amputations per day. Over half of amputations are due to vascular causes, and those who experience this t…

Patients with dementia can certainly benefit from rehabilitation as much as adults without dementia. Rehabilitation clinicians need to best understand how to implement the treatment strategies and in…

Accurate OASIS coding is essential for all home health clinicians due to the direct impact quality indicators will have on an agency’s star rating. With the CMS plan to move to a universal outcome me…

This podcast dives into the essentials of sensory integration therapy in an approachable manner.   We will examine practical techniques, share insightful tips, and discuss real-life case studies to h…

Similar to when the internet was budding, artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and developing an early understanding of avenues and limitations will help enhance the administration and manag…

There is a current shortage of healthcare faculty in the United States. This problem was exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to be a major issue in physical therapy, occupational t…

When it was released in 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s “Learn the Signs. Act Early” developmental milestone checklists omitted crawling as a developmental milestone and …

Research on the short- and long-term effects of concussions has evolved significantly in the past decade.  Rehabilitation professionals are often part of the medical professionals who help individual…

Research shows that exercise is the best treatment for osteoporosis, but not all exercise is the same.  Scientists agree that weight-bearing activities are the best types of exercise for osteoporosis…

Often, patients and referring providers are asking clinics if they offer dry needling. Providers and patients are looking for non-pharmacological ways to reduce pain and enhance function.  In many ca…

Therapists working in school-based environments are faced with complex caseloads, multiple areas they are expected to address for each child, and challenges of providing services to children with spe…

Every second of every day, an older adult suffers a fall in the U.S. Three million people are hospitalized each year because of falls and fall-related injuries. 40% of hospital admissions are a resul…