Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education – Details, episodes & analysis

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Do kids who experience a concussion present with the same signs and symptoms as adolescents and adults? Do they follow the same treatment protocol? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kate Corrado, a pediatric specialist and active researcher, about the therapeutic management of elementary school-aged children after they have sustained a concussion.

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(02:27) Why Research With This Population Is Important (05:53) Common Causes of Concussion in Young Children (08:45) Common Clinical Presentation (09:35) Unique Considerations for Kids 12 and Younger (11:05) Reasons Why Recognition and Research Are Lacking (14:06) Risk of Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms (15:21) Age-Appropriate Assessments (17:35) Assessment and Treatment of the Neck and Vestibular System (28:50) Addressing Autonomic Function and Exercise Tolerance (31:37) Telehealth Versus In-Person Treatment (34:06) Return to Playground Protocol (37:06) Billing and Documentation (39:08) Ways to Reduce Concussion Risk (49:19) Emerging Research (53:10) Conclusion

The content for this course was created by Kate Corrado, PT, DPT, PCS.

The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.

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Concussion at Different Grade Levels: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/concussion-program/concussion-different-grade-levels

Eye Exercises for Visual Health and School Success: https://eyecanlearn.com

UBMD Concussion Clinic (Examination resources): https://ubortho.com/services/concussion-management-center/resources-for-professionals/ 

PT, PTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   

Did you ever wish you had a gait lab in your pocket? Are you aware that a person’s gait is a good predictor of their overall health? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Stephanie Wakeman, about using mobile apps to quickly, easily, and accurately provide the objective data you need to evaluate your patient’s mobility and fall risk.

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(01:45) Key Takeaways from Today’s Discussion (02:44) Why Gait Is the Sixth Vital Sign (04:48) Gait Parameters to Measure (10:20) Using Mobile Apps to Measure Gait (16:00) Determining Which Apps Are Reliable (20:13) When to Use a Gait Analysis App in Practice (22:50) A Walk Through the Process (25:08) Case Example: Identifying Decline in Medical Status (28:42) Case Example: Promoting Positive Behavioral Change (33:10) Case Example: Postoperative Monitoring (40:04) Documentation and Reimbursement (41:12) Educating Patients About Gait Apps and Data (47:06) How to Get Started Using Gait Apps in Your Practice (49:23) Conclusion

The content for this course was created by Stephanie Wakeman, PT, DPT.

The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.

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APTA Digital Health App Formulary, powered by ORCHA (APTA membership required): https://www.apta.org/your-practice/practice-models-and-settings/digital-health-in-practice/apta-digital-health-formulary-powered-by-orcha 

PT/PTA, OT/OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   

Have you ever considered dance as an evidenced-based intervention? In this episode, we talk with Dennis Klima, PT, PhD, DPT, GCS, NCS, a professor of physical therapy, geriatric and neurologic clinical specialist, and Polka dance enthusiast, about dance as an effective way to meet the optimal dose of therapy to produce functional changes while providing an opportunity for the patient and the therapist to have a fun and meaningful interaction.

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(02:28) A Patient Example to Set the Scene  (04:48) Impairments Dance Addresses  (05:56) How to Introduce Dance into the Intervention  (08:00) Case Example: Using the Tango  (11:48) Monitoring Intensity  (15:19) Documentation  (16:30) Different Dance Genres to Consider  (18:15) Benefit of Dancing with Different Medical Conditions  (34:50) Do I Need to Be an Expert in Dance?  (38:50) Benefits of Dance with Traumatic Brain Injury  (44:35) Implementing Dance via Telehealth  (48:09) Student Buy In  (49:48) Dancing: An Interdisciplinary Intervention  (52:02) Conclusion 

The content for this course was created by Dennis Klima, PT, PhD, DPT, GCS, NCS

The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD. 

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Royalty Free Music: All Categories: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com 

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Do your current formal and informal evaluation tools meet your patients’ clinical needs? Can you find useful assessment products on the market? This podcast will explore trends in assessment tools and processes for time-efficient and effective evaluations. In this episode, we talk with professor and ASHA Fellow Dr. Pamela Smith about assessment trends in speech-language pathology. 

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(02:28) Key Takeaways (03:55) Building a Hypothesis with Medical Record Review (08:52) Preparing to Evaluate (12:24) Recommended Assessments and Current Shortcomings (18:13) Using Outcome Measures and Subtests (21:19) Clinical (Informal) Assessment (28:16) Limitations of Screening Tools (34:42) Evaluation Completion and Billing (39:17) Ethical Considerations (46:35) Impact of the Clinician’s Available Time (50:19) Impact of Ongoing Assessment (56:53) Impact on Value-Based Purchasing (59:53) Patient-Centered Interpretation and Goal Setting (01:05:58) Summary  

The content for this course was created by Pamela A. Smith, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, FNAP.  

The content for this course was created by Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP. 

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Lists of assessment tools: 

• Free cognitive assessment tools: https://eatspeakthink.com/online-assessment-cognition/
• Aphasia: https://cehs.unl.edu/aac/aphasia-assessment-materials/ 
• Brain injury: https://www.tbims.org/combi/list.html
• Multiple purposes: https://nicespeechlady.com/listing-of-non-nicespeechlady-com-standardized-and-or-norm-referenced-measures/  

Revised “Cookie Theft picture” (Berube et al., 2019): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6437702/ 

OT, OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   

As occupational therapy professionals, you already have the skill and training to treat chronic pain. In this episode, we talk with Kimberly Breeden, MS, OTR/L, and Niccole Rowe, BA, COTA/L, co-authors of the AOTA official document “Occupational Therapy’s Role in Treating Pain” about the role and value of OTs/OTAs in managing chronic pain.

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(02:06) Key Takeaways (03:04) Changing Perspective Can Change Your Practice (07:18) Change from Biomedical to Biopsychosocial Approach (11:22) Pain’s Purpose and Factors that Impact Persistence (17:08) Addressing Pain Through an OT Lens (21:55) Developing an Occupational Profile (27:32) Pain Assessment Tools (30:12) Addressing Psychosocial Factors (33:09) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (38:48) Additional Treatments Using Occupation (46:49) Pain Education, Relaxation, and Mindfulness (52:00) The Interdisciplinary Team: Building Your Network (54:10) Case Example (1:02:08) Conclusion   

The content for this course was created by Niccole Rowe, BA, COTA/L. 

The content for this course was created by Kimberly Breeden, MS, OTR/L.

The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT. 

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Pain Disability Index (PDI):

http://www.med.umich.edu/1info/FHP/practiceguides/pain/detpdi.pdf

Pain Management Best Practices Inter-Agency Task Force Report: https://www.hhs.gov/opioids/prevention/pain-management-options/index.html  

Pain Self Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ):

https://www.workcover.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/07/pain_self_efficacy_questionnaire.pdf 

Pain Toolkit:

https://www.paintoolkit.org/pain-tools 

PEG Scale Assessing Pain Intensity and Interference (Pain, Enjoyment, General Activity):

http://www.med.umich.edu/1info/FHP/practiceguides/pain/PEG.Scale.12.2016.pdf 

PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   

What is a digitally enabled rehab therapist? Is this the next new fad? In this episode, we talk with digital health expert Anang Chokshi, DPT, to define digital enablement for rehabilitation therapists and discuss the value of adopting digital health as a tool in your clinical practice toolkit.

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(01:43) Importance of Being a Digitally Enabled Therapist (05:56) How Technology Changes Our Practice (08:51) Importance of Reviewing Data (14:00) Value of Digital Tools and Competencies (21:54) APTA Foundational Paper (27:26) Categories of Digital Health (32:45) Benefits of Implementing Digital Health (36:55) Benefits to Patients (42:25) Benefits to Payers (44:07) Challenges for Stakeholders (46:35) Implementation Strategies (53:28) Resources for the Clinician (55:21) Artificial Intelligence (58:08) Closing Remarks    

The content for this course was created by Anang Chokshi, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS. 

The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, Ph.D.

The content for this course was created by Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP. 

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Digital health (FDA): https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/digital-health-center-excellence/what-digital-health

APTA foundational paper on the digitally enabled physical therapist: https://www.apta.org/your-practice/practice-models-and-settings/digital-health-technology/digitally-enabled-physical-therapist

Digital PT task force report: https://world.physio/sites/default/files/2020-06/WCPT-INPTRA-Digital-Physical-Therapy-Practice-Task-force-March2020.pdf 

The Playbook: Digital Healthcare Edition (Digital Medicine Society and Department of Veterans Affairs): https://www.dimesociety.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Playbook_-Digital-Healthcare-Edition-7_26_22v-2.pdf 

FDA guidance document on clinical evaluation using software as a medical device (SAMD): https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/software-medical-device-samd-clinical-evaluation 

PT, PTA, OT, OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   

Older adult patients in all rehabilitation settings are chronically under-dosed when it comes to the intensity of rehabilitation therapy. In this episode, we talk with Aimee Perron, a physical therapist, patient advocate, and national presenter, about best practices in prescribing exercise to improve strength, balance, endurance, and aerobic capacity in our older adult clients.

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(01:38) Takeaways From Today’s Discussion  (02:56) Key to Dosing Appropriately: The FITT-VP Principle  (06:44) Underdosing and Possible Reasons  (12:39) Is My Patient Ready to Start Exercising? How Do I Know?  (13:16) Tests and Measures  (18:51) One Repetition Maximum: Example  (25:16) Matching Interventions to Meaningful Activities  (29:39) Identifying Readiness to Change  (31:28) Health Confidence and Chronic Conditions  (37:35) Everyday Tools and Equipment Considerations  (41:23) Am I Too Eager and Overdosing My Patients? How Do I Know?  (43:49) Supporting Patients in the Maintenance Phase  (46:57) Nutrition and Medication Considerations  (49:22) Conclusion  

The content for this course was created by Aimee E. Perron, PT, DPT. 

This course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.

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American College of Sports Medicine’s Recommendations for Exercise Participation Health Screening: https://www.acsm.org/docs/default-source/files-for-resource-library/updating_acsm_s_recommendations_for_exercise-28-(1).pdf?sfvrsn=3aa47c01_4 

American Physical Therapy Association: Choosing Wisely: https://www.choosingwisely.org/

General Physical Activities Defined by Level of Intensity: https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/pdf/pa_intensity_table_2_1.pdf

Prescription for Health Series (A series of common chronic conditions and their exercise prescriptions): https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/eim-in-action/health-care/resources/rx-for-health-series/ 

Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-item Scale: https://selfmanagementresource.com/wp-content/uploads/English_-_self-efficacy_for_managing_chronic_disease_6-item.pdf 

Quick Health Check Up: http://www.healthconfidence.org/ 

OT, OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Yvonne Monti about the significant impact sleep deprivation has on one’s health, and the critical role of occupational therapy in addressing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors that contribute to sleep dysfunction.

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(02:19) Key Takeaways from Todays Discussion (03:17) Why Good Sleep Matters (04:55) Insomnia Defined: Acute and Chronic (06:31) Diagnoses Commonly Associated with Sleep Dysfunction (11:18) Common Sleep Disorders and Clinical Presentation (16:47) Why Is Occupational Therapy the Answer? (18:24) Sleep Assessments and Sleep Diaries (26:48) What Is Sleep Efficiency? (29:55) Theories Supporting Occupation Based Intervention (32:21) Intervention for Intrusive Thoughts (40:57) Addressing Negative Sleep Behaviors (52:31) Addressing Environment and Occupational Components (57:28) A Case Example (1:07:49) Conclusion 

The content for this course was created by Yvonne Monti, OTD, OTR/L.  

The content for this course was created Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.

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Consensus Sleep Diary: https://www.sleep.pitt.edu/wp-content/uploads/Study_Instruments_Measures/Consensus-Sleep-Diary-Morning-and-instructions.pdf 

Insomnia Severity Scale:  

https://www.ons.org/sites/default/files/InsomniaSeverityIndex_ISI.pdf 

Epworth Sleepiness Scale:

https://nasemso.org/wp-content/uploads/neuro-epworthsleepscale.pdf 

Fatigue Severity Scale:

https://www.mercy.net/content/dam/mercy/en/pdf/fatigue-severity-scale-epworth-sleepiness-scale-questionaire.pdf 

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index:

https://www.sleep.pitt.edu/instruments/ 

PT, PTA, OT, OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   

In this episode, we explore opportunities for rehabilitation therapists to apply a population health lens to addressing pelvic health with patients, communities, and globally with Dr. Laura Keyser and Dr. Jessica McKinney. 

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(02:54) Takeaways From Today’s Discussion  (04:21) Health and Pelvic Health Defined  (08:26) Population Health  (10:40) Women’s Health to Pelvic Health: Why the Language Shift? (14:08) Jessica’s Journey Towards a Pelvic Health Specialty  (18:51) Laura’s Journey Towards a Pelvic Health Specialty  (22:25) What Can I Do as a Generalist?  (28:50) Building Capacity  (36:04) Digital Rehab Specific to Pelvic Health  (44:32) Specialists and Generalists Working Together  (51:12) Next Step Recommendations  (54:27) Sex: An Activity of Daily Living  (57:21) Hopes and Vision for the Future  (1:02:05) Conclusion

The content for this course was created by Laura Keyser, DPT, MPH.

The content for this course was created by Jessica L. McKinney, PT, DScPT, MS.

The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD 

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Implementing Physical Rehabilitation Services into Comprehensive Fistula and Maternity Care: A Training Guide for Health Workers: https://www.themamas.world/training-guide

World Health Organization Rehabilitation Competency Framework: https://www.who.int/teams/noncommunicable-diseases/sensory-functions-disability-and-rehabilitation/rehabilitation-competency-framework 

PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   

As more states legalize medicinal marijuana, rehabilitation therapists are seeing cannabis as a viable alternative for managing chronic pain. How will cannabis impact patients’ clinical presentation and plan of care? How do they know what type to use, and how much? In this episode, Ellen Anderson, PT, PhD, and Lori Zucker, PT, DPT, MA, discuss clinical cases where a patient participating in rehabilitation therapy used cannabis to therapeutically manage chronic pain.

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(03:44) Key Takeaways from Today’s Discussion (05:24) Pharmacokinetics of Cannabis (09:23) The Endocannabinoid System (15:11) Dosing Guidelines Overview (26:35) Case Example: Chronic Low Back Pain (35:16) Balancing Education and Recommendations (37:14) Case Example: Multiple Sclerosis Neuropathic Pain (43:50) Case Example: Neuropathy Secondary to Chemotherapy (51:47) Considerations and Red Flags: Using Clinical Judgment (57:44) Conclusion

The content for this course was created by Ellen Anderson, PT, PhD.

The content for this course was created by Lori Zucker, PT, DPT, MA.

The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.

Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;   or   Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy [link to be updated to the correct Relias Academy URL by CPM at Finishing.] Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the exam and receive your certificate. 

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Resources 

Consensus Recommendations on Dosing and Administration: https://jcannabisresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42238-021-00073-1

PTcannabisinfo.com: https://www.ptcannabisinfo.com/ 

State Medical Cannabis Laws: https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-medical-marijuana-laws.aspx 

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: The Health Effects of Cannabis ad Cannabinoids: https://www.nationalacademies.org/ocga/briefings-to-congress/the-health-effects-of-cannabis-and-cannabinoids-the-current-state-of-evidence-and-recommendations-for-research