This practical webinar equips PTs and OTPs with the skills to deliver effective, evidence-based rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Attendees will learn how to individualize exercise programs, apply breathing techniques, and support functional independence through targeted interventions. With a strong focus on real-world application, this session emphasizes the unique and essential roles rehab professionals play in improving outcomes across the continuum of care.
Live Webinar
Tue, Dec 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, 14445; CE Broker/2.0 CE Broker #20-1340806; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Beginner, Rehabilitation
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain how key components of physical medicine for COPD can improve function and quality of life.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify practical exercise training methods—including aerobic, resistance, and interval training—adapted for individuals with ventilatory or cardiovascular limitations.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe effective breathing strategies and inspiratory muscle training techniques to reduce dyspnea and enhance respiratory performance.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize how PTs and OTPs contribute to multidisciplinary care through interventions such as energy conservation, functional training, and patient education.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction and review of learning outcomes |
| 5-30 Minutes | Key components of physical medicine for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can improve function and quality of life. |
| 30-60 Minutes | Practical exercise training methods—including aerobic, resistance, and interval training—adapted for individuals with ventilatory or cardiovascular limitations |
| 60-90 Minutes | Effective breathing strategies and inspiratory muscle training techniques to reduce dyspnea and enhance respiratory performance. |
| 90-115 Minutes | How PTs and OTPs contribute to multidisciplinary care through energy conservation, functional training, and patient education |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Andrea Salzman
MS, PT
Andrea Salzman, MS, PT graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Master’s degree in physical therapy. She has over 30 years of experience with hands-on care and training, specializing in geriatrics, patient motivation, aquatics, and musculoskeletal and balance disorders. She has presented 200 seminars, authored 300 PT articles, served as a PT-related journal editor, and was once featured on the cover of Physical Therapy magazine. Salzman has served as adjunct faculty at the College of St. Catherine’s (now St. Catherine’s University) for 8 years and as the Vice President of 10K Health, LLC, a temporary staffing agency, for a decade. She currently serves as the Director for Aquatic Therapy University and ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars and has assisted hundreds of facilities during the start-up and training phases of their aquatic practice.
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Financial disclosures: The presenter was issued an honorarium for this course.
Non-financial disclosures: The presenter owns ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars, a continuing education company.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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