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Women’s Health and Pelvic Health have become more visible in the last 20 years, but many clinicians are still unaware of how common pelvic issues are across all patient populations and feel that even talking about pelvic issues is out of their scope of practice. Many physical therapy programs do not include even the basics of pelvic floor assessment or how to talk about bowel, bladder, and sexual dysfunction. Pelvic issues may be awkward to bring up, but they can have a dramatic effect on a person’s quality of life.

This #THIRDTHURSDAY course will cover the basics of pelvic anatomy and physiology, as well as common pelvic issues your patients may be experiencing. Understanding what pelvic floor therapists do, and how any physical therapist can help people with pelvic issues, will elevate your practice and improve patient care. A frank discussion about common symptoms, simple questions to ask, and knowledge of appropriate referrals can be life-changing for patients.

Dr. Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, MS shares insight and expertise on "Let’s talk about SEX – and other topics that make you uncomfortable."

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

• Discuss common pelvic issues such as urinary incontinence with patients.

Dr. Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, MS is a Board-Certified Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy and is passionate about all physical therapists becoming “pelvic-informed”. Sarah has over 20 years of experience treating people with pelvic issues and pain issues. She has taught continuing education internationally and is the author of Understanding and Treating Urinary Incontinence. For the past 10 years, Sarah has co-owned Entropy Physiotherapy and Wellness with Dr. Sandra Hilton, and because an Assistant Professor at Rosalind Franklin University in 2019.

This program was originally recorded March 16, 2023.

You can even earn 2 hours of CE (Self- Study):  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.

This #THIRDTHURSDAY course will start by describing and educating on ACL anatomy.  We will then progress to discussing the function of the ACL and common mechanisms of ACL injury. Attendees will learn  common physical exam findings associated with ACL tears. Indications, treatment options and outcomes following ACL surgery will also be discussed.

Dr. Jordan Goldstein MD shares his insight and expertise on "ACL: What is it, why do we need it, and how to fix it."

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

• Describe the anatomy of ACL

Dr. Jordan Goldstein, MD Orthopaedic Surgeon, Illinois Bone and Joint, Park Ridge, IL Dr. Goldstein specializes in the treatment of shoulder, elbow, and knee conditions with advanced arthroscopic shoulder and knee ligament reconstructive techniques, shoulder replacement, and cartilage restoration. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to publishing several peer reviewed research articles and presenting theoretical lectures, he has taught as an associate master instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Additionally, Dr. Goldstein has presented advanced arthroscopic video techniques at national meetings.

This program was originally recorded January 19, 2023.

You can even earn 2 hours of CE (Self- Study):  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.

The Workplace Transparency Act (Public Act 101-0221), requires anyone who is employed in Illinois complete sexual harassment prevention training annually. For individuals with a professional license issued by the IDPR, with a CE requirement, must complete a 1 CE hour of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, per renewal cycle.

Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment is a vital role for all employees and employers.  This course will review sexual harassment in the workplace including various forms and manifestations of sexual harassment. 

IPTA's Ethics Committee will review steps to take if one experiences or witnesses sexual harassment in the workplace including how to report harassment to workplace supervisors, anonymous call in lines, and state agencies.  Whistleblower protections will be reviewed for employees that report sexual harassment in the workplace.  Case examples will be provided to apply course concepts on recognizing and reporting harassment. 

This course meets the 1 hour Sexual Harassment Prevention training required by the State of Illinois.

Following completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Describe sexual harassment.

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS/ CE SUBSCRIBERS - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $30. 

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Ann W. Jackson, PT, DPT, MPH is a physical therapist who received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Georgia State University, a Masters of Public Health from the University of South Carolina and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University. Her clinical interests include: children and adults living with neuromuscular conditions, rehabilitation needs following a cancer diagnosis/care, integration of community resources into long term care plans. Her research interests include: efficacy of service delivery models and outcome measures.

Demetra John PT, PhD received her physical therapy training from Northwestern University and her PhD in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She is retired after working more than 30 years at UIC in multiple faculty and administrative roles. Demetra is a member of the IPTA Ethics Committee and the IPTF Pro Bono Committee. She has provided pro bono physical therapy services to the uninsured for over 25 years.

Paula Eppenstein, PT, MS received her physical therapy training from Northwestern University and her Master of Science degree from Northwestern University. Over the span of her career, she has worked in various levels of care and in numerous roles, including front line care, education and training and eventually leadership positions. She is semi-retired after working more than 35 years. She still continues to speak on healthcare related topics and is actively involved in simulation based training for medical and students in other healthcare fields. Paula is a member of the IPTA Ethics Committee and the IPTA CE Audit Review Committee.

This program was originally recorded March 2, 2023.

As of January 1, 2023, Illinois licensed physical therapists may certify that a patient has a medical condition that meets the requirements for the state to issue a temporary or permanent disability placard.  IPTA Executive Director, Colleen Flannery will walk through the forms, process, do and don'ts for certifying disability placards in Illinois.

Colleen Flannery, IPTA Executive Director shares an update and information on "Disability Placards: Use 'em, Don't Abuse 'em"

Objectives: 

• Determine if an individual applicant has at least one medical condition that qualifies them for a disability placard.

Colleen Flannery, IPTA Executive Director, will present the information and provide time for participants to ask questions about implementing telehealth into practice. Colleen has served as both the executive director and a lobbyist for the association for the last 15 years and has helped negotiate key pieces of legislation for physical therapy including dry needling, direct access and now telehealth.

This program was originally recorded January 4, 2023.

You can even earn 1 hour of CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $25. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.

Implicit bias is a form of bias that occurs automatically and unintentionally, that nevertheless affects judgments, decisions, and behaviors. 

This educational session will introduce participants to implicit bias, where they come from, how they are formed, and explain how it differs from explicit bias. Participants will understand the impact of implicit bias on healthcare delivery and the harm it may cause their patients and clients. This session will utilize methods to help participants recognize bias and learn how to interrupt and mitigate the effects in their clinical spaces.

This course meets the 1 hour Implicit Bias training required by the State of Illinois. The Implicit Bias Training Mandate for Health Care Workers was signed into Law in the summer of 2021.  For license or registration renewals occurring on or after January 1, 2023, all health care professionals who hold a professional license (listed in Section 1130.500 Implicit Bias Awareness Training) shall complete a one-hour course in implicit bias awareness training per renewal period.  A licensee may count this one hour for completion of this course towards meeting the minimum credit hours required for continuing education.  

Objectives: 

Tobey Yeates , PT, DPT, OCS is a Director of Clinical Education (DCE) at Northwestern University Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences (NUPTHMS). Dr. Yeates has been on the faculty at NUPTHMS since 2008 and has served in the role of DCE since 2020. She is a certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor. She also serves in the role of Associate Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Department of Physical Therapy. Her research interests include student experiences of microaggressions during full-time clinical education.

This program was originally recorded January 12, 2023.

You can even earn 1 hour of CE:  

This #THIRDTHURSDAY course is designed to open a discussion about the interconnectedness of functional impairments and nutrition in the care of persons facing chronic health conditions. Information will be provided to promote a quick assessment of food insecurity among the patient populations we serve and practical ideas to address the deficits. A guided discussion with participants will also occur on meaningful ways to cause impact in the clinical setting in which they work.

Dr. Ann W. Jackson, DPT, PT, MPH shares her insight and expertise on "Food Insecurity, Nutrition, and Functional Impairment: Where does Physical Therapy fit?"

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

• Describe food insecurity and identify the factors that are used to determine if an individual is food insecure.

Dr. Ann W. Jackson, DPT, PT, MPH is a licensed Physical Therapist, adjunct lecturer and clinical assistant professor with a dual appointment with the University of Illinois at Chicago. She holds appointments in the College of Applied Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences Department at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and an appointment in the College of Medicine Department of Medical Education (ethics and humanities curriculum).

This program was originally recorded October 20, 2022.

You can even earn 2 hours of CE (Self- Study):  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.

In this course Dr. Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT shares insight and expertise on "Fabulous Friction! Creative Ways to Use Friction-Reducing Sheets to Promote Neuroplastic Principles".

Dr. Haines shares how the use of friction-reducing sheets can be creatively used to improve reps, salience, engagement, intensity and specificity.

Objectives: 

• Review the role of friction in movement

Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT teaches full-time as an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Central Michigan University. She earned her master’s degree in physical therapy from Grand Valley State University and her DScPT in Teaching and Learning from Oakland University. Dr. Haines is the clinical faculty for the Central Michigan University pro bono physical therapy clinic, Hands for Health. She is a certified neurologic clinical specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists.

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This program was originally recorded November 10, 2022.

You can even earn 1 hour of CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $25. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.

The pandemic presented an opportunity for health care professions to provide telehealth services with soft rules in place.  This gave both providers and payers time to study the impact and negotiate permanent laws and rules to guide digital health delivery in Illinois for the long term.

Two substantial pieces of legislation were passed that provide the pathway for delivering telehealth today.  This program will provide an overview of these laws as well as information about the proposed rules that will guide the delivery of physical therapy through telehealth for Illinois.

Colleen Flannery, IPTA Executive Director shares an update and information on "Telehealth Post Emergency Executive Orders in Illinois: What You Need to Know"

Objectives: 

• Public, Private, Self-Insured Insurance Plans and Self Pay: The obligations to provide coverage and payment parity for telehealth services

Colleen Flannery, IPTA Executive Director, will present the information and provide time for participants to ask questions about implementing telehealth into practice. Colleen has served as both the executive director and a lobbyist for the association for the last 15 years and has helped negotiate key pieces of legislation for physical therapy including dry needling, direct access and now telehealth.

This program was originally recorded November 2, 2022.

You can even earn 1 hour of CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $25. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.

This course will review the new official position of APTA drafted and presented by IPTA which supports that nonpharmacologic blood pressure management is within the scope of physical therapy practice. Future implications of this motion for physical therapy practice will be discussed. Additionally, this course will provide a brief summary of the evidence regarding interventions for blood pressure management that are within the scope of practice for physical therapists.

Dr. Richard Severin PT, DPT, PhD, CCS shares his insight and expertise on "RC-9-22: Nonpharmacologic Blood Pressure Management For Physical Therapists"

Objectives: 

• Understand the implications of RC 9-22 on physical therapy practice.

Richard Severin PT, DPT, PhD, CCS is a board-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialist. Dr. Severin serves as clinical faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is the coordinator of the bariatric surgery rehabilitation program at UIHealth. He is also a part-time clinical assistant professor in the Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Baylor University. His research and clinic practice interests include cardiorespiratory physiology, and obesity.

This program was originally recorded October 13, 2022.

You can even earn 1 hour of CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $25. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.

This #THIRDTHURSDAY lecture focuses on post operative total knee arthroplasty patients. Learn about common concerns patients face in the early rehab period. Participants will be able to identify some early and late complications and when to refer back to the surgeon. Learn of about the early weeks of rehab after total knee arthroplasty, and early warning signs for infection. Examples will be given of treating early arthrofibrosis as well as late arthrofibrosis. The speaker discusses the diagnostic work up for a painful total knee replacement and highlight some of the common problems that can occur after a knee replacement.

Dr. Bradley John Zarling, MD, Adult Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgeon shares his insight and expertise on "Evaluation of the Painful Total Knee Arthroplasty."

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

• Recognize early warning signs of complications after a knee replacement

Dr. Bradley John Zarling, MD, Adult Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgeon is a Chicago suburb native. He completed his medical school at The Chicago Medical School where he met his wife. After medical school he completed his training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Detroit Medical Center where he was exposed to a wide range of orthopaedic trauma, sports injuries and complex arthroplasty surgery. He then specialized in total joint replacement at the University of Chicago where he focused on minimally invasive techniques, robotic assisted surgery and managing complex revision surgeries. His research has been published and presented at national meetings. He has received recognition for his outstanding contributions in the field of joint replacement and healthcare quality improvement.

Dr. Zarling and his wife now have 3 children. They are excited to be back in the Chicago suburbs and share their medical expertise.

Dr. Zarling's philosophy is to first educate his patients on their condition and then share in the decision making by offering the most advanced evidence based treatments

This program was originally recorded September 15, 2022.

You can even earn 2 hours of CE (Self- Study):  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS / CE Subscribers - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.