Osteoarthritis of the Knee – 3 Hours

Description

This course is developed to provide physical therapy, nursing and other healthcare professionals with an overview of  Osteoarthritis of the Knee (OAK) and evidence-based interventions that can diminish pain, enhance function, and provide evidence-based guidelines for the management of OAK.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn: 

• Prevalence of Osteoarthritis of the Knee.
• Etiology and pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis of the Knee.
• Clinical presentation of Osteoarthritis of the Knee.
• Risk factors for the development of Osteoarthritis of the Knee.
• Diagnostic criteria for OAK.
• Diagnosis of OAK.
• Medical and alternative management of OAK.
• Role of physical therapy in management of OAK.
• Surgical treatment and post-surgery rehabilitation of patients with OAK.
• Patient education

Author: Elizabeth Anderson, MPT, MPH 

Contact Hours : 3 Hours / 3 PDR 

Cost: $25 / Participant

Teaching Method :  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test)

Target Audience: Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

Course Completion Certificate : A Printable (pdf) Certificate By Email

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Approvals: State Board of Physical Therapy & American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) State Chapters Approved. Please visit accreditation section for fill list: Click Here