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Geriatric Physical Therapy Combo Pack SKU: GERICOMBO By Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD, DPT, APTA, Rita Wong, EdD, PT and Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD. These courses are offered in cooperation with Elsevier Health and utilize the hardback textbook, “Geriatric Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition” by Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD, DPT, APTA, Rita Wong, EdD, PT and Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD. These courses offer a comprehensive presentation of geriatric physical therapy science and practice, with practical information on aging-related changes in function, the impact of these changes on patient examination and evaluation, and intervention approaches that maximize optimal aging. It emphasizes evidence-based content that you can use throughout the patient management process and includes the foundational knowledge you need for clinical success. Module 1: covers foundations of geriatric care, demography, mortality, and morbidity of older adults, the physiology of age-relate and lifestyle-related decline, geriatric pharmacology and exercise and physical activity for older adults. Module 2: covers contexts for examination and interventions including patient management principles, sensory and cognition changes in the older adult, evaluation of the acute and medically complex patient, motivation and patient education and the families of older adults. Module 3: covers evaluation, diagnosis and the plan of care including assessments of aerobic capacity, endurance, joint mobility, muscle performance, motor control, posture, ambulation, functional mobility, balance and falls. Module 4: covers special problems and interventions including impaired integumentary integrity, urinary incontinence, pain management, lower-limb orthoses and prosthetic management for older adults with lower limb amputations. Module 5: covers special populations and the continuum of care including wellness for the aging adult, home health, hospice, the senior athlete and older adults with developmental disabilities. These courses are approved for 15.0 contact hours each. Instructional level: Intermediate This package contains 2 course modules of your choice consisting of the reading and testing materials. Please select the 2 modules you would like from the options below. Learn More

Strength Ball Training, 3rd Edition (Electronic Download) SKU: 812E This course is offered in cooperation with Human Kinetics and utilizes the paperback textbook, “Strength Ball Training” by Lorne Goldenberg and Peter Twist, c2016. Who says the best can’t get better? The third edition of Strength Ball Training delivers more exercises, programs, assessments, and videos for better results. Preferred by elite athletes, fitness experts, and strength and conditioning specialists, stability and medicine ball exercises are essential to developing core power, strength, balance, coordination, and stability. Strength Ball Training presents those exercises along with instruction and advice on achieving results. Inside you will find assessments to help you determine your current ability level and corrective exercises that address deficiencies. The exercises can be sequenced to create individual programs that target specific regions or enhance total-body performance. You’ll learn to incorporate equipment such as cables, bands, and dumbbells for added versatility and increased resistance. Watch as the authors demonstrate the most complex and advanced exercises in the 50 online video clips. Strength Ball Training also includes sample programs with a full array of strength, flexibility, and balance challenges that will test you to your very core. 330 pages and access to over 90 minutes of online video clips. Order this product and it will be available to you immediately after purchase for electronic download in the “My Downloads” section of your account after you have logged in. The download files will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat installed, you may download it at no charge from Adobe.com. This course is now only available through electronic download. Learn More

Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4th Edition Bundle Pack (Electronic Download) SKU: REHAB4BUNDLE-E by Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA These courses are offered in cooperation with Elsevier Health and utilize the hardback textbook, “Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4th Edition” by Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA. Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with these exciting new courses! Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this text remains the only comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. The new edition has been extensively updated with the latest research in assessment and intervention, along with more evidence-based research added to every chapter. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies. Module 1: covers pathophysiology, medical management and acute rehabilitation of stroke survivors, psychological aspects of stroke rehabilitation and improving participation and quality of live through occupation. Module 2: covers the task-orientated approach, activity-based interventions in stroke rehabilitation and approaches to motor control dysfunction. Module 3: covers trunk control, balance impairments and vestibular rehabilitation when performing stroke rehabilitation. Module 4: covers upper extremity function and management and rehabilitation technologies to promote upper limb recovery after a stroke. Module 5: covers edema control, splinting applications and functional mobility after a stroke. Module 6: covers gait awareness, managing visual and visuospatial impairments to optimize function in patient who have had strokes and the impact of neurobehavioral deficits on activities of daily living. Module 7: covers enhancing the performance of activities of daily living after a stroke, the treatment of cognitive-perceptual deficits using a function-based approach and managing speech and language deficits after a stroke. Module 8: covers driving and community mobility as an instrumental activity of daily living, parenting after stroke, dysphagia management and sexual function and intimacy after a stroke. Module 9 covers adaptations for activities of daily living, leisure activity participation after stroke, seating and wheeled mobility prescription and home evaluation and modifications for stroke patients. These courses are approved for 8.0 contact hours each. Order this product and it will be available to you immediately after purchase for electronic download in the “My Downloads” section of your account after you have logged in. The download files will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat installed, you may download it at no charge from Adobe.com. Instructional level: Intermediate This package contains 4 course modules of your choice and the necessary testing materials. For course goals and objectives, please view the product page for each course separately. Please select the 4 modules you would like from the options below. Learn More

Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4th Edition Bundle Pack SKU: REHAB4BUNDLE by Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA These courses are offered in cooperation with Elsevier Health and utilize the hardback textbook, “Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4th Edition” by Glen Gillen, EdD, OTR, FAOTA. Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with these exciting new courses! Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this text remains the only comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. The new edition has been extensively updated with the latest research in assessment and intervention, along with more evidence-based research added to every chapter. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies. Module 1: covers pathophysiology, medical management and acute rehabilitation of stroke survivors, psychological aspects of stroke rehabilitation and improving participation and quality of live through occupation. Module 2: covers the task-orientated approach, activity-based interventions in stroke rehabilitation and approaches to motor control dysfunction. Module 3: covers trunk control, balance impairments and vestibular rehabilitation when performing stroke rehabilitation. Module 4: covers upper extremity function and management and rehabilitation technologies to promote upper limb recovery after a stroke. Module 5: covers edema control, splinting applications and functional mobility after a stroke. Module 6: covers gait awareness, managing visual and visuospatial impairments to optimize function in patient who have had strokes and the impact of neurobehavioral deficits on activities of daily living. Module 7: covers enhancing the performance of activities of daily living after a stroke, the treatment of cognitive-perceptual deficits using a function-based approach and managing speech and language deficits after a stroke. Module 8: covers driving and community mobility as an instrumental activity of daily living, parenting after stroke, dysphagia management and sexual function and intimacy after a stroke. Module 9 covers adaptations for activities of daily living, leisure activity participation after stroke, seating and wheeled mobility prescription and home evaluation and modifications for stroke patients. These courses are approved for 8.0 contact hours each. Instructional level: Intermediate This package contains 4 course modules of your choice consisting of the reading and testing materials. For course goals and objectives, please view the product page for each course separately. Please select the 4 modules you would like from the options below. Learn More

Fallproof! 2nd Edition (Electronic Download) SKU: 810E By Debra J. Rose, PhD Now Available as an Electronic Download Course! This course is offered in cooperation with Human Kinetics and utilizes the textbook, “Fallproof!, 2nd Ed” by Debra J. Rose, c2010. The 2nd edition of FallProof! is a practical guide to implementing a multidimensional balance and mobility training program to address the increasing incidence of falls among older adults. This edition is a research-based resource with a range of balance and mobility assessments and detailed instructions on implementing the FallProof! program. The second edition contains everything that made the original edition so popular and the FallProof! program so widely recognized and well received. This book continues to be the only text to address the multiple dimensions that contribute to balance and mobility. This research-based approach has been field tested and has shown considerable success in a range of instructional settings, including community-based and residential care environments. Order this product and it will be available to you immediately after purchase for electronic download in the “My Downloads” section of your account after you have logged in. The download files will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat installed, you may download it at no charge from Adobe.com. Course Length: 12.0 contact hours Instructional Level: Beginner/Intermediate This package includes the pdf reading and testing materials and access to the online video files. We apologize, but the hard copy version of this course is out-of-print and no longer available. Learn More

Muscle Energy Techniques,4th Ed Bundle Pack SKU: METBUNDLE By Leon Chaitow, ND, DO These courses are offered in cooperation with Elsevier Science and utilizes the softback textbook, “Muscle Energy Techniques”, 4th Edition by Leon Chaitow, ND, DO. These courses set out clear, practical and clinical guidelines for all students and practitioners wishing to use muscle energy techniques as part of their patient management. These techniques can be widely used with problems ranging from hypertonicity and muscle tightness to joint dysfunction and joint capsule adhesions. Module 1 (Course 778): Covers how to use MET and applies the techniques to assessing and treating postural muscles Module 2 (Course 779): Covers how to use MET and applies the techniques to assessing and treating joints These courses are approved for 15.0 contact hours each. Instructional Level: Intermediate. This package contains both modules consisting of the reading and testing materials. For course goals and objectives, please view the product page for each course separately. Learn More

Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopedic Patient, 3rd Ed Triple Pack (Electronic Download) SKU: POSTSURGTRIPLE-E By Lisa Maxey, PT & Jim Magnusson, PT, ATC These courses are offered in cooperation with Elsevier Health and utilize the hardback textbook, “Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopedic Patient, 3rd Edition", c2013 by Lisa Maxey & Jim Magnusson. Replacing 2 of our most popular courses from the 2nd Edition, this new edition provides current, evidence-based guidelines to designing effective rehabilitation strategies. Coverage of each condition includes an overview of the orthopedic patient’s entire course of treatment from pre- to post-surgery. For each phase of rehabilitation, this book describes the postoperative timeline, the goals, potential complications and precautions, and appropriate therapeutic procedures. These courses are essential to both inpatient and outpatient physical and occupational therapists, physical and occupational therapy assistants and athletic trainers who deal with postsurgical orthopedic cases! Module 1: covers shoulder acromioplasty, anterior capsular reconstruction, rotator cuff repair and rehabilitation, and superior labral anterior/posterior repair. Module 2: covers total shoulder arthroplasty, extensor brevis release & lateral epicondylectomy, reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament with ulnar nerve transposition and platelet rich plasma therapy. Module 3: covers primary flexor tendon repair in the digit, carpal tunnel release, transitioning the throwing athlete back to the field, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Module 4: covers posterior lumbar arthroscopic discectomy, lumbar spine fusion and lumbar spine disc replacement. Module 5: covers total hip arthroplasty, hip arthroscopy, hip ORIF, ACL reconstruction and arthroscopic lateral retinaculum release. Module 6: covers meniscectomy and meniscal repair, autologous chondrocyte implantation, ORIF of the patella, total knee arthroplasty and lateral ligament repair of the ankle. Module 7: covers ORIF of the ankle, ankle arthroscopy, achilles tendon repair and bunionectomies. These courses are approved for 10.0 contact hours each. Order this product and it will be available to you immediately after purchase for electronic download in the “My Downloads” section of your account after you have logged in. The download files will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat installed, you may download it at no charge from Adobe.com. Instructional level: Intermediate This package contains 3 course modules of your choice and the necessary reading and testing materials. For course goals and objectives, please view the product page for each course separately. Please select the 3 modules you would like from the options below. Learn More

Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopedic Patient, 3rd Ed Triple Pack SKU: POSTSURGTRIPLE By Lisa Maxey, PT & Jim Magnusson, PT, ATC These courses are offered in cooperation with Elsevier Health and utilize the hardback textbook, “Rehabilitation for the Postsurgical Orthopedic Patient, 3rd Edition", c2013 by Lisa Maxey & Jim Magnusson. Replacing 2 of our most popular courses from the 2nd Edition, this new edition provides current, evidence-based guidelines to designing effective rehabilitation strategies. Coverage of each condition includes an overview of the orthopedic patient’s entire course of treatment from pre- to post-surgery. For each phase of rehabilitation, this book describes the postoperative timeline, the goals, potential complications and precautions, and appropriate therapeutic procedures. These courses are essential to both inpatient and outpatient physical and occupational therapists, physical and occupational therapy assistants and athletic trainers who deal with postsurgical orthopedic cases! Module 1: covers shoulder acromioplasty, anterior capsular reconstruction, rotator cuff repair and rehabilitation, and superior labral anterior/posterior repair. Module 2: covers total shoulder arthroplasty, extensor brevis release & lateral epicondylectomy, reconstruction of the ulnar collateral ligament with ulnar nerve transposition and platelet rich plasma therapy. Module 3: covers primary flexor tendon repair in the digit, carpal tunnel release, transitioning the throwing athlete back to the field, and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Module 4: covers posterior lumbar arthroscopic discectomy, lumbar spine fusion and lumbar spine disc replacement. Module 5: covers total hip arthroplasty, hip arthroscopy, hip ORIF, ACL reconstruction and arthroscopic lateral retinaculum release. Module 6: covers meniscectomy and meniscal repair, autologous chondrocyte implantation, ORIF of the patella, total knee arthroplasty and lateral ligament repair of the ankle. Module 7: covers ORIF of the ankle, ankle arthroscopy, achilles tendon repair and bunionectomies. These courses are approved for 10.0 contact hours each. Instructional level: Intermediate This package contains 3 course modules of your choice consisting of the reading and testing materials. For course goals and objectives, please view the product page for each course separately. Please select the 3 modules you would like from the options below. Learn More

Geriatric Physical Therapy Triple Pack (Electronic Download) SKU: GERITRIPLE-E By Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD, DPT, APTA, Rita Wong, EdD, PT and Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD. These courses are offered in cooperation with Elsevier Health and utilize the hardback textbook, “Geriatric Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition” by Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD, DPT, APTA, Rita Wong, EdD, PT and Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD. These courses offer a comprehensive presentation of geriatric physical therapy science and practice, with practical information on aging-related changes in function, the impact of these changes on patient examination and evaluation, and intervention approaches that maximize optimal aging. It emphasizes evidence-based content that you can use throughout the patient management process and includes the foundational knowledge you need for clinical success. Module 1: covers foundations of geriatric care, demography, mortality, and morbidity of older adults, the physiology of age-relate and lifestyle-related decline, geriatric pharmacology and exercise and physical activity for older adults. Module 2: covers contexts for examination and interventions including patient management principles, sensory and cognition changes in the older adult, evaluation of the acute and medically complex patient, motivation and patient education and the families of older adults. Module 3: covers evaluation, diagnosis and the plan of care including assessments of aerobic capacity, endurance, joint mobility, muscle performance, motor control, posture, ambulation, functional mobility, balance and falls. Module 4: covers special problems and interventions including impaired integumentary integrity, urinary incontinence, pain management, lower-limb orthoses and prosthetic management for older adults with lower limb amputations. Module 5: covers special populations and the continuum of care including wellness for the aging adult, home health, hospice, the senior athlete and older adults with developmental disabilities. Order this product and it will be available to you immediately after purchase for electronic download in the “My Downloads” section of your account after you have logged in. The download files will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat installed, you may download it at no charge from Adobe.com. These courses are approved for 15.0 contact hours each. Instructional level: Intermediate This package contains 3 course modules of your choice and the necessary reading and testing materials. For course goals and objectives, please view the product page for each course separately. Please select the 3 modules you would like from the options below. Learn More