Cryotherapy and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression for Soft Tissue Trauma
This course will inform the clinician of the latest research on the use of cryotherapy for soft tissue injuries. In addition the clinician will learn about the emerging field of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) and its combination with cyrotherapy. This combination is being used for soft tissue injuries throughout the body as well as for patients recovering from surgery (from total joints, ACL reconstruction, to speeding the healing of ankle sprains). Finally the clinician will take this new found knowledge of cyrotherapy combined with IPC and see how it is applied in the rehabilitation of common orthopedic diagnoses.Click here for a Sneak Peek of this video
Course Requirements:
- Computer with internet and working speakers/sound are required for this course.
- Course must be completed within 30 days of activation (activate course within 6 months of purchase).
- An online multiple-choice quiz (80% passing score) and submission of an online evaluation form are required for successful completion.
- A certificate of completion will be available to print immediately after course is successfully completed.
- Florida OT/COTAs and PT/PTAs - contact CIAO with your FL License Number to ensure CE Broker submission
Domain of OT: Performance Skills
OT Process: Intervention
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the theory behind the use of cryotherapy in the treatment of acute injuries
- Describe how intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) is effective in the treatment of acute injuries
- List how cryotherapy and intermittent pneumatic compression can be combined to provide benefits to the injured area
- Identify how cryotherapy and intermittent pneumatic compression can be used in treatment of common orthopedic diagnoses
- Use late stage rehabilitation techniques for return to sport for common orthopedic diagnoses and the use of cryotherapy and IPC for recovery.
Course Instructor(s)
Alan Tyson
PT, SCS, ATC-L, CSCS
Alan Tyson, PT, SCS, ATC-L, CSCS is Vice President of Sports Performance and Rehabilitation for Epicenter Sports Performance at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC. He is co-owner of CHASE Wellness, Inc and member of the private practice section of the APTA. He is a physical therapist board certified as a sports clinical specialist. He is a certified athletic trainer as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He has worked two years with the Charlotte Knights (AAA affiliate for the Chicago White Sox) and continues to serve as a consultant to the team. Alan is also a consultant with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Eagles. Alan is the co-developer of Jumpmetrics, a jump training and performance program for female athletes.
Course Agenda
Contact hours pre-approved for:
- 1.0 Hour
- CIAO is an AOTA Approved Provider #4119 (OT/COTAs)
- This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (1 PDU)
- As an IACET Authorized Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
- CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program
- CIAO is an Illinois Approved Provider for PT/PTA Continuing Education
- CIAO is recognized as an Approved Provider for PT/PTAs by the NYSE Dept State Board for PT
- This activity is provided by the Texas Board of PT Examiners Accredited Prov #2502009#TX
- This activity meets continuing competence requirements for PT/PTA license renewal in TX
- The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products,
- or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE
- Approved for:
- 1.0 Hour PT/PTAs in AR, IL, NY, TX(APTA #2502009#TX, 1 CCU)
- 1.0 Hour OT/COTAs in FL(CE Broker #20-386935)
CIAO is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). CIAO complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, CIAO is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CIAO is recognized on the NBCOT Provider Registry (meets PDU requirements for NBCOT)