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

CE Hours 2

About this course

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 assessment 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.

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.

Learning Levels

  • Beginner to Intermediate

Target Audience

This self-paced course is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, and Chiropractors (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, ATC, DC)

Course Instructor(s)

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

    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 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.

Disclosure

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  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy (NYSEDPT)

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  • Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA)

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

  • Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (MIBPT)

    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.

  • Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy (MIBOT)

    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).

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    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.

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    This activity has been approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for ___ credit hours for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number _________

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