Pain CEU Courses for OTs

Part one of this series will cover Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a group of genetic conditions affecting the body’s connective tissue. This discussion provides the current research evidence on EDS classification, diagnosis, sequela, clinical presentation, and occupational therapy management.

Wrist fractures are one of the most common traumatic injuries of the upper extremity, which could result from a fall on an outstretched hand. Owing to the relationship between the distal radius and the proximal row of carpal bones, diagnosis can be challenging at times. This webinar reviews the functional anatomy of the wrist, impairments, and rehabilitation strategies following conservative and surgical treatments.

Forces impacting the development of complex postural problems and destructive and healthy supported lying postures for persons with limited mobility will be discussed in this course.

This fourth course of the four-part series will provide a focus on the various considerations in the conservative/non-operative management of common shoulder conditions as well as post-acute post-surgical stages. Particular emphasis is given to the application and integration of occupation-centered care with evidence-based guidelines.

The clinical presentation of arthritis versus rheumatoid arthritis will be discussed in this course. It will review the evaluation and treatment ideas for arthritis and recommendations for adaptive devices for daily activity independence.

This third course of the four-part series will provide a focus on the various considerations in the management of common shoulder conditions during the pre-operative, emergent, and acute stages. Particular emphasis is given to the application and integration of occupation-centered care with evidence-based guidelines.

Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) is an autoimmune connective tissue disease affecting the skin, internal organs, and blood vessels. People with scleroderma often develop severe contractures in their hands that make it very difficult to perform daily occupations. This course will review symptoms of scleroderma and the occupational therapist's role. Specific interventions to increase joint motion and manage daily tasks will be presented.

The past decade has seen an exponential growth in the use mindfulness-based interventions among health professionals. This program will explore how restorative yoga can be used by occupational therapy practitioners to promote occupational performance.

This second course of the four-part series will provide a focus on the various considerations when conducting an OT evaluation of common shoulder conditions throughout the continuum of recovery. Particular emphasis is given on combining occupation-centered care with evidence-based guidelines and inter-/intra-professional practice.

This first course of four-part series provides fundamental anatomical, biomechanical, and pathomechanical concepts in the evaluation and management of common shoulder conditions. This course will also review concepts of tissue healing and will provide a general overview of medical-surgical management approaches.