Discover the transformative power of prehabilitation in optimizing outcomes for total hip replacement (THR) patients. This evidence-based webinar provides practical tips and innovative strategies for physical and occupational therapy providers to enhance strength, mobility, and functional independence before surgery. Learn how targeted prehab programs reduce recovery times, improve patient confidence, and address individual needs effectively. Equip yourself with actionable tools to elevate your practice and help patients thrive post-THR.
Live Webinar
Tue, Jul 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 12980; CE Broker/2.0 CE Broker #20-1308308; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Beginner, Rehabilitation
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to list three benefits of prehabilitation programs on post-operative THR outcomes.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain three prehabilitation approaches and how personalized prehabilitation programs address patient needs, reduce THR recovery times, boost patient confidence, and improve post-THR outcomes.
- After this course, participants will be able to list three actionable tools for PTs and OTPs to enhance practice and expedite THR recovery milestones.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
| 5-45 Minutes | Benefits of prehabilitation programs on post-operative THR outcomes |
| 45-75 Minutes | Prehabilitation approaches that reduce THR recovery times and boost patient confidence |
| 75-90 Minutes | Personalized prehabilitation programs that address patient needs and improve post-THR outcomes |
| 90-115 Minutes | Actionable tools for PTs and OTs to enhance practice and expedite THR recovery milestones |
| 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: Andrea Salzman was issued an honorarium for this course. Non-financial disclosures: Andrea Salzman owns ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars, a continuing education company.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
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