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This session will explore manual therapies for trauma reduction and anxiety management. The Instructor demonstrates each treatment technique with before and after assessment for postural improvement, pain and spasm reduction.

This course is ideal for both clinic and telehealth instruction by physical therapists and assistants. Caregivers can use these techniques for all populations as it is gentle enough for infants through geriatric populations.

Suzanne Joseph, PT, DPT shares her insight and expertise on "Neurologic Foundations: Trauma and Anxiety."

Objectives: 

• Receive instruction in neuroanatomy as rationale for techniques

Dr. Suzanne Joseph, PT, DPT  has spent over 45 years as a physical therapist pioneering the profession toward manual diagnostics and treatment. She was the first Integrative Manual Therapist in the Midwest United States. Her education includes a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, certifications in Integrative Manual Therapy, Women’s Health, Manual Therapy and Autism.

She has taught nationally and internationally for Northeast Seminars, Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy and Munich Seminars.

Suzanne was a Master Instructor for the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. She educated Coast Guard personnel in techniques used in Search and Rescue missions.

Her private practice, Hands on Health, is a multi-disciplinary manual physical therapy practice for children and adults serving Chicagoland. She emphasizes employment of special needs population within her practice. With commitment to community service, Ms. Joseph volunteers her time to teach seniors Fall Prevention. She provides special-needs parents with calming manual therapies for each family member.

This program was originally recorded January 21, 2021.

You can even earn 2 Hours 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 $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.

In recent years greater attention has been given by our profession to the role of diagnostic imaging in physical therapy (PT) practice. Educational content related to diagnostic imaging is now required for PT program accreditation. Military PTs and all other civilian first contact providers routinely utilize diagnostic imaging in this critical decision-making process.

As more therapists continue to step into direct access roles, it may be beneficial to evaluate how referral for diagnostic imaging may impact clinical decision making and ultimately enhance patient care.

According to Illinois law, PTs are required to determine what conditions fall outside our scope of practice and to make referrals to appropriate healthcare providers when necessary. At times, a radiologist will be the most appropriate provider to refer to.

This session will explore how the referral for diagnostic imaging studies by PTs can impact clinical decision making and ultimately lead to enhanced patient care. Multiple cases will be reviewed in which imaging results directly led to an alternative course of management.

Aaron Keil PT, DPT shares his insight and expertise on "Direct Referral for Diagnostic Imaging in Physical Therapist Practice."

Objectives: 

• Cite appropriate research that supports granting physical therapists privileges to order imaging studies directly.

Aaron Keil PT, DPT currently serves as clinical associate professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago.  He has spoken at national conferences on the topics of direct access and diagnostic imaging and has provided guidance to several institutions across the country who are pursuing these initiatives. 

This program was originally recorded October 15, 2020.

You can even earn 2 FREE CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS - 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.

Rehabilitation and recovery from sports-related concussions is a field that is constantly evolving. Although other topics have recently taken center stage, concussions have been hot topic in the media and a source of anxiety and uncertainty among athletes and their parents. This presentation will help therapists understand concussion mechanisms, and the normal course of recovery after concussion. It will provide an update on the role of the physical therapist in the multidisciplinary team including screening and diagnosis, objective assessment and interventional tools to facilitate the safe return of athletes to sport. The presentation includes updates based on the clinical practice guidelines from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, and Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Paul Bissler, PT, DPT, OCS to share his insight and expertise on "Head in the Game: An Update to Physical Therapists' Role in Management of Sports-Related Concussion."

Objectives: 

• Define concussion

Paul Bissler, PT, DPT, OCS is the Resource Clinician for Outpatient Physical Therapy at Loyola University Medical Center where he has been employed since 2010. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2009 and completed a residency in orthopaedic physical therapy at Loyola University Medical Center in 2012. He is a board certified orthopaedic specialist. He has treated patients with concussion since 2011 and is a member of the Loyola interdisciplinary concussion clinic. 

This program was originally recorded September 17, 2020.

You can even earn 2 FREE CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS - 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.

As PTs and PTAs we often interact with individuals who do not understand the importance of and the power behind making healthy lifestyle choices and the ability to implement wellness into their lives. The vision of the American Physical Therapy Association is, “Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.” Movement can be less than optimal for many reasons, and the human experience can be less than ideal due to various challenges throughout life. The profession of Physical Therapy is well placed to identify the multitude of issues that may be contributing to the overall presentation of a patient, as well as creating a complete plan of care that will carry a person beyond discharge to become independent and well-informed to stay healthier. As the profession evolves, so should our knowledge about how to best meet the needs of people seeking recovery, health, and true wellness. In this course, the topics of motivational interviewing, risk factor identification, evidence-supported education, and the importance of proper tissue loading will be discussed and synthesized into a lifestyle strategy that will discharge your patient to a life of wellness, not just a home program.

Jeffrey A. Damaschke PT, DPT, PhD, OCS and Sarah J. Haag, PT, DPT, MS share their insight and expertise on "Treating the Person; Not the Body Part: Making a Lasting Difference in the Human Experience".

Objectives: 

• Define the complete plan of care

Jeffrey A. Damaschke PT, DPT, PhD, OCS received his BS in Physical Therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch. He subsequently completed his MS in Physical Therapy with an emphasis in orthopedics at Finch University of Health Sciences and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. In 2016, he completed his Doctor of Philosophy from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a degree in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service in Higher Education. His dissertation focused on the assessment and acquisition of knowledge related to prevention, health promotion and wellness in the health professions. Dr. Damaschke’s clinical practice has been performing primary musculoskeletal care and prevention, health promotion and wellness within the United States Navy for 20 years, and he served for two years aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis-CVN 74 as the Ship’s Physical Therapist and Health Promotion Officer. He has given a variety of invited presentations in the community and continuing education programs in the areas of musculoskeletal kinesiology and functional anatomy, health promotion and wellness, primary musculoskeletal care, diagnostic imaging for rehabilitation specialists, and differential diagnosis.

Sarah J. Haag, PT, DPT, MS graduated from Marquette University in 2002 with a Master of Physical Therapy. Sarah has pursued an interest in treating the spine, pelvis with a specialization in women’s and men’s health. Over the years, Sarah has seized every opportunity available to her in order to further her understanding of the human body, and the various ways it can seem to fall apart in order to sympathetically and efficiently facilitate a return to optimal function. Sarah was awarded the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (CAPP) from the Section on Women’s Health. She went on to get her Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Women’s Health from Rosalind Franklin University in 2008. In 2009 she was awarded a Board Certification as a specialist in women’s health (WCS). Sarah also completed a Certification in Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy from the McKenzie Institute in 2010. Sarah has completed a 200-hour Yoga Instructor Training Program and is now a Registered Yoga Teacher. Sarah is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, and has served as Director of Financial Development. Sarah is also active in the Illinois Physical Therapy Association and serves and an Assembly Representative for the Eastern District.

This program was originally recorded September 15, 2020.

You can even earn 2 FREE CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS - 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.

Rick Rausch, PT presents an overview of the APTA’s current public policy priorities, an in depth discussion of which bills we are supporting in Washington and end with a discussion of what efforts should be changed/added for the 2021-2023 Congress.

 IPTA's Payment Chair Rick Rausch, PT, DPT, MBA shares his insight and expertise on "Current Federal Legislative Efforts and the Effect on our Profession".

Objectives: 

• To understand the federal legislative calendar.

Rick Rausch, PT, DPT, MBA is currently the President of Sovereign Rehabilitation, which is a local consulting company, and holds an Adjunct Faculty position at the University of Illinois Chicago, Department of Therapy.  He serves as the APTA Advisor to the AMA RUC committee and just started his second term on the APTA Public Policy Advisory Committee.  Locally, Rick also serves as the Chair of the IPTA Reimbursement Committee.

This program was originally recorded September 9, 2020.

You can even earn 2 FREE CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS - 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.

Osteoporosis management in educational curriculum is often limited to general pathology, co-morbid fracture risk, and contradictions for flexion movement patterns. Little is covered regarding what these individuals can do versus what they should not do. Due to the negative language utilized regarding this population, bias and fear are often instilled in clinicians, resulting in suboptimal clinical outcomes for patients. This is largely due to inappropriate exercise under-dosing and poor utilization of other interventions such as manual therapy due to fear of fracture. In this interactive learning course, assessment and management of osteoporosis as well a osteoporosis-related conditions will be reviewed as well as providing ample current research to promote evidence-based practice interventions when treating impairments related to osteoporosis to enhance clinical outcomes. This presentation includes lecture (1 hours), technique demonstration (30 min), and case-based learning (30 min) to cover screening, assessment, exercise dosing, manual therapy applications, and other related information.

Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT, CEEAA & Andrew Thomas, PT, DPT, CSCS, CEEAA, COMT, FAAOMPT to shares their insight and expertise on "Screening and Clinical Management of Osteoporosis in the Older Adult: Beyond the Plumb Line."

Objectives: 

• Identify characteristics in older adult patients/clients that indicate need for osteoporosis screening.

Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) is actively and thoroughly engaged and dedicated to promoting best care practices for older adults in all care settings. She is a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) as well as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS). As an active member of APTA Geriatrics, Heidi serves as the Secretary for the AGPT Balance and Falls Special Interest Group and as the Eastern Regional Coordinator for the AGPT State Advocate program. She is the current Secretary of the IPTA Geriatrics Special Interest Group. Dr. Moyer currently works in the home health setting, serving the Western Suburbs of the Chicagoland area.

Andrew Thomas, PT, DPT, CSCS, CEEAA, COMT, FAAOMPThas been practicing the outpatient setting for 5 years. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) as well as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (OCS). He completed his orthopedic manual physical therapy fellowship training through the Manual Therapy Institute in August of 2018. While outpatient orthopedics is his primary setting, Dr Thomas sees many older adult patients in this setting. He is also an active member of APTA and AAOMPT and works as a facility manager for Athletico at their Lisle location.

This program was originally recorded August 18, 2020.

You can even earn 2 FREE CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS - 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.

As Medicare audit and assessment efforts increase, PTs are under increasing pressure to ensure compliance with coverage, payment, coding, documentation, and billing requirements. Self-audits are an important way for practice owners and managers to reduce risk of claims denials.

Julie Rosen, PT, CEENA, MBA, CHC hares her insight and expertise on"Connecting the Dots: How to Conduct an Audit."

Objectives: 

• Understand the purposes of different types of audits

Julie Rosen, PT, CEENA, MBA, CHC currently works as a Compliance Director for Sava Senior Care. She holds a BS in Physical Therapy from University of Wisconsin, a MBA from Loyola University – Chicago, a Certificate in Project Management from DePaul University.  Ms. Rosen is also has a certification in Healthcare Compliance from Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA).  Ms. Rosen is a member of the IPTA Ethics Committee.

This program was originally recorded August 10, 2020.

You can even earn 2 FREE CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS - 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.

Geriatric syndromes are clusters of symptoms commonly seen within the older adult population. While most clinicians are familiar with the basic concepts of falls, incontinence, pressure ulcers, delirium, and functional decline, the extent to which these phenotypes affect patient care are rarely considered, even by seasoned healthcare professionals. Furthermore, failure to identify, manage, and integrate interventions to address these problems within our patient populations can result in poor patient outcomes, limited sustainable progress, and successful carryover of intervention. This results in patients who are ineffectively managed and become frequent fliers within the system. This course will include a lecture component and case studies to promote understanding of geriatric syndromes and the role of the physical therapist in managing them to promote best patient care and overall outcomes.

Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT, CEEAA, GCS shares her insight and expertise on "Geriatric Syndromes: Identification, Clinical Management, and the Role of the Physical Therapist ."

Objectives: 

• Compare and contrast 5 common geriatric syndromes to effectively identify them within the older adult population.

Heidi Moyer, PT, DPT Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS) is actively and thoroughly engaged and dedicated to promoting best care practices for older adults in all care settings. She is a Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA) as well as a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (GCS). As an active member of APTA Geriatrics, Heidi serves as the Secretary for the AGPT Balance and Falls Special Interest Group and as the Eastern Regional Coordinator for the AGPT State Advocate program. She is the current Secretary of the IPTA Geriatrics Special Interest Group. Dr. Moyer currently works in the home health setting, serving the Western Suburbs of the Chicagoland area.

This program was originally recorded August 5, 2020.

You can even earn 2 FREE CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS - 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.

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) has been around for decades but recently gained popularity in North America in outpatient orthopaedic practice. This presentation will be a combined lecture and lab, exploring the history, mechanism, and safety of BFR but also letting some participants experience a BFR training session. Case studies will also be discussed, focusing on outpatient orthopaedic cases but also discussing application to some cardiopulmonary and neurological cases in addition to a wellness/sports performance environment.

Anne "Anny" Marie Bierman, PT, DPT, SCS, CMTPT, ASTYM- CERT shares her insight and expertise on "Incorporating Blood Flow Restriction into Clinical Practice."

Objectives: 

• Discuss the history of BFR

Anne "Anny" Marie Bierman, PT, DPT, SCS, CMTPT, ASTYM- CERT Anne Marie Bierman (“Anny”) received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, a Masters of Physical Therapy, and a clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy all through Saint Louis University (SLU). At SLU, she was an All-Conference and All-Region soccer player, and Female Athlete of the Year in 2004. She is also a board-certified clinical specialist in sports physical therapy and certified in both dry needling and Astym.

Dr. Bierman is skilled in manual therapy for the spine and extremities. She is experienced in treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions and sports diagnoses but specializes in hips and knees. In addition to young athletes, Dr. Bierman especially enjoys treating patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Her treatment approach involves hands-on, functional, one-on-one training to patients.

Dr. Bierman is an active member of both the Illinois and the American Physical Therapy Associations and represents the Eastern Central District on both Nominating Committee and as a State Assembly Representative. She holds a National D soccer coaching license and is very active in the western suburban soccer community. She has been with Athletico Physical Therapy since 2005 and currently is manager of clinical programs, coordinator of the EIM Sports and Orthopedic Residency Programs, program manager for the ACL 3P program, and program manager for the hip preservation program.

She resides in Naperville with her husband Brian and sons Benjamin, Peter, and William.

This program was originally recorded July 28, 2020.

You can even earn 2 FREE CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS - 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 course will present up to date information on issues impacting payment, including the new dry needling codes, the COVID-19 business environment and current challenges related to Illinois insurers including BCBS. It will also discuss the 2021 Medicare rates as well as offer insight into alternative payment models of the future.

IPTA's Payment Chair Rick Rausch, PT, DPT, MBA shares his insight and expertise on "Current Challenges in Physical Therapy Reimbursement."

Objectives: 

• Understand how the CPT codes we utilize as Physical Therapist are valued by the AMA RUC process.

Rick Rausch, PT, DPT, MBA is currently the President of Sovereign Rehabilitation, which is a local consulting company, and holds an Adjunct Faculty position at the University of Illinois Chicago, Department of Therapy.  He serves as the APTA Advisor to the AMA RUC committee and just started his second term on the APTA Public Policy Advisory Committee.  Locally, Rick also serves as the Chair of the IPTA Reimbursement Committee.

This program was originally recorded July 22, 2020.

You can even earn 2 FREE CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS - 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.