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Course Description

PRE-RECORDED EVENT (Self-Study)
This introductory level course for OT/COTAs and PT/PTAs covers the basic theoretical background behind the development and management of contractures. Theory is presented against the background of practical realities of therapists in the field. The different types of contractures will be discussed and common pathologies leading to their development will be identified. Management techniques will be discussed, including the potential of using various modalities such as Ultrasound, Shortwave Diathermy and Electrotherapy. At the conclusion of the presentation, commonly used treatment protocols are presented as a guideline for use by the therapists in the field.

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.
AOTA Classification Codes
Domain of OT: Areas of Occupation, Client Factors

Course Objectives

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

  • Describe the factors involved in the development of contractures
  • List the various pathologies underlying the development of contractures
  • Discuss common management techniques, including the benefits and shortcomings of each
  • Discuss the potential use of modalities as an adjunct to contracture management

Cheryl Geist and Randy Worde

OTR

Cheryl Geist- "Jamestown College B.A. in Psychology, History, and Political Science; Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy; actively involved with physical rehabilitation of neurologically compromised patients at Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation in Chattanooga, TN., with focus on stroke population; implements contracture management techniques for past 3 years; Certified in the use of electrical and thermal modalities; trained in Neuro-Dynamic Therapy, SaeboFlex and Bioness H200; member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
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Randy Worde: BS in Occupational Therapy from Medical College of Georgia; certified Hand Therapist since 1998; completed massage therapy training at Massage Institute of Cleveland in 2005; strong clinical background in orthopedics and hand therapy; hand therapy program coord. at Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation in Chattanooga, TN; from 1999-2005 served as the Dir. of Rehabilitation at TriState Orthopedics (a physician owned practice) in Cleveland, TN.; from 1993-1999 Occupational Therapy Supervisor at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, GA; worked with contracture management; member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Tennessee Occupational Therapy Association, and American Society of Hand Therapists.

Contact hours pre-approved for:

  • 2.0 Hours
  • CIAO is an AOTA approved provider #4119 (OT/COTAs)
  • This course meets PDU requirements for NBCOT (2 PDUs)
  • As an IACET Accredited Provider, CIAO offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard
  • CIAO is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEUs for this course
  • 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 #2202009#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:
  • 2.0 Hours PT/PTAs in IL, NY, TX(2 CCUs)

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)


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.


Reviews

good course

- Sioux City, IA / Jan 2020

I enjoyed the course and felt both presenters were very knowledgeable!

- Princeton , IN / Oct 2019

I would love a thorough course of changing the parameters of estim. I will check out the rest of your courses to see if that’s one already offered. Thanks for a great course!

- Hillsdale, NJ / Jul 2019

This course was very helpful in providing the basic contracture management techniques. This course was very informative. I strongly agree with the effectiveness of this cours, and rate myself "capable" on the self assessment.

- Sherrills Ford, NC / Dec 2017

Great information. Learned new techniques for contracture management.

- North Las Vegas, NV / Apr 2015

Good review of the basics.

- winston-salem, NC / Jul 2013