This course offers physical therapists and physical therapy assistants an overview of total joint replacement and recovery, and provides specific guidelines for successful treatment.  Emphasis is on therapeutic exercise, gait training, and ROM techniques that are necessary to facilitate optimal functional outcomes for individuals who have undergone a knee or hip replacement. 



Instructors:

 Sherry Rickman, DPT

Sherry received her Bachelor's of Science degree in Health and Human Performance from the University of Tennessee and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Belmont University in Nasheville, TN.  Her experience as a contract physical therapist has helped her develop a wide range of expertise, enabling her to teach on a number of topics including: wound care, joint replacement, stroke rehab, and pain management.  Despite her expertise as a clinician, Sherry's strongest asset is her relentless pursuit to help her patients get better.  For that, she is constantly looking to improve her own skills and the skills of others around her.  Sherry is a single mother of one daughter and enjoys sitting by her creek when she is not working.

Course Text (required): Exercise for Knee and Hip Replacement (2007) written by Erin Erb Roblero, MSPT, C-PT

About the Author: Erin Erb Robler, MSPT, C-PT, graduated summa cum laude from Boston University in 1996 with a bachelor's of science degree in health studies.  In 1998 she completed her master's of science degree in physical therapy from the same university.  Since that time, she has been a practicing PT working in a variety of patient populations including home health care, hospital acute care, and outpatient orthopedics.  Within these settings, Erin has worked with hundreds of patients who have undergone a total joint replacement.



Sponsored by: Edlantis Seminars, Inc. and DSWFitness
 
Audience: PT, PTA
Skill Level: Beginner

Contact Hours: 5



Teaching Methods: Course content includes the text, "Exercise for Knee and Hip Replacement (2007)" written by Erin Erb Roblero, MSPT, C-PT



Criteria for Passing: Each learner must complete all learning activities/handouts and pass a final exam to receive credit.



Method of Delivery:

Online (Coming Soon!!!)


Home Study Course w/textbook: Textbook and home study materials mailed to your door.

Certificate Options: 


Online Certiciate - Complete your activities and test online, then receive your certificate instantly online.
  Mailed

Certificate - Receive a printed, signed certificate in the mail

Course Objectives: At the completion of this course you will be able to:
    •    Describe basic joint anatomy;
    •    Describe at least 4 joint issues that can lead up to a joint replacement;
    •    Describe what happens during a joint replacement;
    •    Describe the recovery process and at least five potential complications;
    •    Demonstrate three hip precautions required after surgery;
    •    Identify the key muscle groups involved following a joint replacement;
    •    Develop an effective therapeutic exercise program for an individual following a knee or hip replacement.
    •    Identify ways to help clients manage their joint replacement.
    •    Develop a post rehabilitation program to promote joint health and patient safety.