Asynchronous Online Courses

O-957 Reasoning in the Presence of Cardio-pulmonary Conditions = 16 hours

Instructor:  Bill Temes, PT, MS, OCS, FAAOMPT

Course Description:
This course focuses on cardio-pulmonary conditions and their influence on OMPT.  Participants will be exposed to online learning experiences that will develop their skill and abilities in dealing with patients with cardio-pulmonary conditions – their definitions, causes and management.  In particular, participants will develop skills in recognizing patients presenting with cardio-pulmonary conditions, the parameters of presentation, and understanding its effects on the individual physical therapy patient/ client evaluation, diagnosis, management and prognosis.  Participants will be expected to recognize when a cardio-pulmonary condition is a red flag or needs referral to physicians and specialists and to be able to make management decisions that are in the best interest of the patient/client.  This course is for licensed physical therapists who are intermediate to advanced learners in the field of orthopedic manual physical therapy.

Registration: $199

O-963 The Hip-Spine Syndrome: Unraveling the Mystery = 8 hours

Instructor: Michael Lucido, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Course Description:
This course provides important clinical information that will apply to a subset of your patient/client populations with unilateral lumbopelvic pain. The the basic construct of this course is that pathology/pathomechanics of the hip can potentially cause compensation proximally affecting the pelvis and lumbar spine. The theory presented is a summary of my years of experience, my NAIOMT training and the evidence in the scientific literature. The course takes you through three major phases of Hip-Spine Syndrome in an easy to follow step by step integrated instruction. The course is heavily referenced which you will find along with other “downloadable” documents.

My deepest gratitude to Hal Martin, DO and Baylor Scott & White Hip Preservation Center in Dallas,TX for welcoming me into their facility. It is a privilege to be associated with your facility and I am humbled by the knowledge that I acquired during my rotation with Dr. Martin.

Registration: $99

O-956 Clinical Reasoning in the Presence of Vertigo = 16 hours

Instructor:  Nick Smith, PT, DSc, FAAOMPT

Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to discuss the assist the manual therapist in differential diagnosis of common vestibular conditions to assist in proper patient management.  It will focus on an understanding of anatomy and physiology of the vestibular system in preparation of performing an oculomotor exam.  Using the oculomotor exam finding to differentiate between central and peripheral conditions and deciding when to refer to a medical provider for further testing.  Clinicians will be exposed to common peripheral vestibular conditions and the most commonly used treatment choices based on current best evidence.   

Registration: $199