Back in Action After Work-Related Back Injury following Clinical Practice Guidelines from APTA

All too often, clinicians encounter clients who may be required to return to work despite the need for additional rehabilitation. How can you determine a client’s capacity to return to work safely? Join us in this live interactive webinar where we will explore the crucial task of assessing a client's capacity to return to work safely after rehabilitation. Throughout the course, you will gain valuable insights and practical skills to effectively evaluate and document outcomes related to low back pain in the context of work demands.

We will go through how to select and implement various asses...Read moresment tools, such as disability questionnaires, physical capacity testing, movement screenings, and ergonomic guidelines. These tools will play a pivotal role in helping you make informed decisions about when a client is ready to resume work or be referred to a post-rehabilitation program. By the end of this course, you will have a deeper understanding of the assessment process, allowing you to confidently recommend the appropriate timing for return to work, ensuring the safety and well-being of your clients. Less...

Learning Objectives

Document outcomes for work-related low back pain, including return to work screening, disability questionnaires, physical capacity/job testing tasks, movement quality screening and ergonomic considerations.
Describe application of current return to work clinical practice guidelines for people with work-related low back pain.
Discuss considerations for return-to-work program design for workers with low back pain and the value of post-rehab training.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, and Chiropractors (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, ATC, DC)

Learning Levels

Beginner to Intermediate

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Live Interactive Webinar

06:00 PM EDT - 08:00 PM EDT

EARN 2 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS

President, Educise PC

Dr. Theresa Schmidt PT,DPT,OCS,LMT,CEAS of Educise.com is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist PT, Expert Consultant, educator, massage therapist, hypnotherapist and author in private practice at Educise PC Health & Wellness in NH. She is a Clinical Specialist in the Pain program at New Hampshire VA. She received her DPT at UNE., served as faculty in PT and massage programs and presented for International Fascia Research Congress, APTA, AMTA, AOTA, NASA, Johns Hopkins, and Cleveland Clinics. She focuses on hands-on natural solutions to pain and mobility problems integrating manual therapy, precision exercise, functional training and alternative medicine approaches. Her engaging seminars inspire clinicians with practical tools they can apply immediately for measurable results clients rave about.

Agenda

6:00 PM - 6:10 PM: Welcome and Introduction to Work-Related Low Back Pain
6:10 PM - 7:00 PM: Outcomes for Work-Related Low Back Pain including screening, questionnaires, and other considerations.
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM: Application and Case Studies including CPGs, designing return-to-work programs, value of post-rehab training, and research review and case studies
7:45 PM - 8:00 PM: Q&A Session. Summary

CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy

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Texas Physical Therapy Association

This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 77856TX

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315

Ohio Physical Therapy Association

This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for PTs and PTAs. OPTA approval number 23S2383

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

The Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of physical therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy based on the approval by the New York State Board of Physical Therapy Approval.

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315. FLBPT Approval Number: CE23-1093310

Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy

The Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of occupational therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy based on the approval by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (#50-315).

New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy

CE Learning Systems dba Make an Impact, CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

This course is approved for 2 contact hours by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. Approval 230173

New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

This activity has been approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 credit hours for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 2308-05

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for physical therapy professionals. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315

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