Physical Agent Modalities for Rehab

This workshop offers the practicing clinician an opportunity to gain new knowledge and update existing skills in the area of application of electrotherapy and therapeutic ultrasound. Participants will leave the course with an evidenced-based approach to the dosing and application of electrical stimulation and ultrasound. The workshop will include hands-on laboratory sessions to reinforce the concepts and techniques discussed during the lecture portions of the program.

Appropriate Disciplines: ATs, OT/COTAs, PT/PTAs
Course Level: Introductory
Instructional Methods: Lecture, Demonstration, Hands-On Labs
Method of Assessing Student Learning: Observation of Lab Work

Participants should wear loose-fitting athletic clothing that allows access to the shoulder (e.g.t-shirt, tank top etc.)
Attendees will receive a course manual at check-in.

Richmar & Cornish Medical are sponsoring this event. They are providing the venue, all equipment and supplies for labs, and lunch for the attendees.

Course Location:
HYATT PLACE - AUSTIN/CEDAR PARK
1315 E NEW HOPE DR
CEDAR PARK, TX 78641

Parking is available at Hyatt Place
Lunch will be provided by Richmar & Cornish Medical

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify common myths and errors in parameter selection and application of electrotherapy
Discuss elements of acute and chronic pain
Understand and apply electrotherapy terminology necessary to design safe and effective electrotherapy treatments
Dose and apply electrical stimulation based on stage of tissue healing and the desired therapeutic outcome
Choose appropriate electrotherapy treatments, waveforms and parameter selections to treat specific impairments
Administer electrotherapy treatments to modulate pain, reduce muscle spasm, retard the formation of edema, and improve muscle performance
Discuss application and dosing of therapeutic ultrasound
Examine the physiologic effects, indications, and contraindications related to the application of electrotherapy and ultrasound
Apply knowledge of indications, physiologic effects, contraindications, and contemporary research to deliver safe and effective electrotherapy and ultrasound treatments

Course Instructor(s)

Joe Gallo

DSc, ATC, PT

Dr. Joe Gallo earned his BS in Physical Education and Athletic Training and his Master’s in Physical Therapy. He also holds a Doctor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. He currently serves as Director and Professor in the Salem State University Athletic Training Program. He also held faculty appointments in various physical therapy and physical therapist assistant programs in his over 20 year career as an educator. Dr. Gallo is currently a Certified Instructor for the VitalStim® Therapy Specialty Program teaching NMES for the treatment of dysphagia. He has taught over 300 continuing education workshops to rehabilitation specialists across the United States. Joe’s research on electrophysical agents has been published in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, and the Chinese journal of Sportsmedicine. In addition to his teaching and research, Joe has also maintained clinical practice in a variety of settings throughout his career.

Financial Disclosures: Dr. Gallo receives an honorarium for speaking/teaching live courses through CIAO Seminars. He also receives royalties for the purchase of his recorded courses and the purchase of his Ultrasound book.
Non-Financial Disclosures: Dr. Gallo uses modalities in his clinical practice.

Course Agenda

Day 1

08:00 - 08:30

Registration/Check-In, coffee

08:30 - 10:00

Fundamental principles of electrotherapy

10:00 - 10:15

Break

10:15 - 10:45

Neurobiology of pain

10:45 - 11:15

Electrotherapy for pain management

11:15 - 12:00

Pain management lab

12:00 - 01:00

Lunch (provided by Richmar)

01:00 - 01:45

Electrotherapy to improve muscle performance and ROM

01:45 - 02:30

NMES Lab

02:30 - 02:45

Break

02:45 - 03:45

Therapeutic Ultrasound

03:45 - 04:15

Therapeutic Ultrasound Lab

04:15 - 04:30

Wrap up - Q&A

Contact hours pre-approved for:

6.5 contact hours
This Course Meets PDU Requirements for NBCOT (8.125 PDUs - Clinical Lab Assessment)
CIAO is a BOC Approved Provider #P2881 (ATs)
This program is eligible for a maximum of 6.5 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
CIAO is an Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
CIAO is a Rule Approved Provider for the Florida Board of Physical Therapy
Pre-Approved for:
6.5 Hrs. ATs
6.5 Hrs. PT/PTAs in IL
7.0 Hrs. PT/PTAs and OT/COTAs in FL (CE Broker #20-532564)
7.8 Hrs. PT/PTAs in NY

Course meets requirements for:

PT/PTAs in KS, MO

OT/COTAs in KS, MO

CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)

CIAO Automatically reports to CE Broker for Florida Occupational and Physical Therapists and Assistants. Florida SLPs can either use the ASHA CE Participant Form (Bubble Sheet) or self-submit through CE Broker.

CIAO is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.