A Rehab Professionals Guide to Diabetes Management
As therapists, we play a crucial role in managing diabetes-related complications, but we also have the power to prevent them. In this live interactive webinar, we will shift our focus from curative care to proactive prevention by identifying diabetes in patients long before they are formally diagnosed. We will explore how therapists can provide complete care to patients by addressing their lifestyle modifications, physical and cognitive well-being, and long-term health goals.
Through the latest evidence-based research, we will delve into the customized exercise prescriptions and cognitive a...Read morespects that therapists can address. We will also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on diabetes and how to work together as a PT/OT team to provide life-changing care for our patients. By the end of this course, you will be empowered to share your knowledge with your medical colleagues and provide not only symptomatic therapy but also disease prevention. Join us in this crucial conversation that manages and prevents diabetes. Less...
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the challenges faced by the patients in understanding diabetes due to limited resources available and lack of psychosocial assistance.
- Assemble customized exercises for diabetic patients and their diabetic related issues.
- Describe the role of therapy in helping patients and their families both physically and psychosocially.
Target Audience
Learning Levels
- Intermediate
Friday, June 09, 2023
01:00 PM EDT - 04:15 PM EDT
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Agenda
1:00 - 1:20pm: Introduction to diabetes1:20 - 1:50pm: MSK implications for diabetes
1:50 - 2:20pm: Management of MSK disorders in diabetes
2:20 - 2:35pm: 15 minute break
2:35 - 3:05pm: OT interventions in diabetes
3:05 - 3:35pm: PT interventions in diabetes
3:35 - 3:55pm: Exercise prescriptions
3:55 - 4:15pm: Case study and discussion
CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy
Texas Physical Therapy Association
Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Ohio Physical Therapy Association
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy
Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
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