Untreated edema can lead to more severe problems such as stasis dermatitis, discomfort/pain, venous ulcerations, progressed lymphedema and decreased mobility. By recognizing and intervening early, we as clinicians can make a significant impact on quality of life for our clients and possibly prevent the progression of this disease. Through improving your assessment skills at the bedside, you can empower your patients to make a significant change in the trajectory of their livelihood. Clinicians that are involved in rehabilitative medicine are a critical piece to guiding their patients to add wellness into their lifespan and demonstrate the impact early intervention can make in our clients’ lives.

This course will aim to improve the bedside assessment skills of edema, give practical intervention guidance and guide the clinician on specialist referral needs. Through step-by-step descriptions, this education aims to be applicable immediately after learning for edema assessment, interventions and goal setting.

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The content of this Summit podcast is provided only for educational and training purposes for licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists. This content should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.

Clinicians-OTs, PTs, and assistants-did not go to therapy school to learn to write notes; unfortunately, clinical documentation is an essential part of every OT or PT visit. Anecdotal evidence and observation suggest that many therapists are documenting how they learned in school, whether that was 1 or 20 years ago. This course explores the current requirements of maintenance therapy. Clinicians will explore the art and science of compliant clinical documentation in the current therapy world.

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The content of this Summit podcast is provided only for educational and training purposes for licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists. This content should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.

The Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) model seeks to achieve four key objectives. 1) Improve the quality and efficiency of home health care 2) Improve the patient’s experience with care 3) Strengthen the patient’s physical function 4) Address the patient’s health issues before they require an ED visit. In 2025, CMS is launching an expanded Home Health Value-Based program to better compare provider quality and streamline the reporting process.

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The content of this Summit podcast is provided only for educational and training purposes for licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists. This content should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.

Obesity is a leading risk factor for chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal disorders, with over 40% of adults in the U.S. affected. This podcast focuses on Bariatric Assessment and Treatment in Rehabilitation, equipping rehab professionals with the essential tools and knowledge to provide effective, individualized care for bariatric patients. Through evidence-based strategies, you will learn how to assess physical limitations, design tailored rehabilitation plans, and manage the unique challenges bariatric patients face during recovery. Enhance your expertise in optimizing functional outcomes and improving the overall quality of life for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery or managing obesity-related health concerns.

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The content of this Summit podcast is provided only for educational and training purposes for licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists. This content should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.

The Acromioclavicular (AC) joint is involved in approximately 40% of all shoulder injuries. The understanding of Its function and contributions to movements of the shoulder are limited despite being such a prevalent component of shoulder injuries. This course will discuss the relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the AC joint. It will discuss common pathologies seen in injuries and dysfunctions of this joint. Our discussion will also review the current evidence to provide the rehab practitioner with clinically relevant tools to help manage these patients.

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The content of this Summit podcast is provided only for educational and training purposes for licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists. This content should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.

On January 1, 2017 new Common Procedural Codes Terminology or CPT codes were formerly introduced for physical and occupational therapy evaluations. CPT, authored by the American Medical Association, aims to provide uniform language for health care professionals to code medical services. The goal is to streamline reporting, and to increase efficacy. The decision to modify evaluation coding came about after careful deliberation with AOTA, APTA, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, other insurers and other key stakeholders. Why is this change a huge win for PT and OT professionals? It allows us to capture the complexities of the patients you work with every day in practice. Prior to 2017 all evaluations were coded the same, regardless of the time, effort, and critical thinking skills needed by the therapist to perform the service. Now that we have coding options, how do we know which evaluation code to choose? And why does it even matter? Data is being compiled and could result in increased reimbursement in the near future. Therefore, PTs and OTs are charged with the responsibility of using critical thinking to select a code that accurately reflects the complexity of the evaluation.

This course will discuss the dos and don’ts of complexity code selection and several reasons why it is important to choose correctly; including ethical and legal considerations. Several case examples will be provided to integrate theory into practice, as well as a Complexity Code Selection Guide. Return to the clinic ready to code confidently and accurately every time. 

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The content of this Summit podcast is provided only for educational and training purposes for licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists. This content should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.

Discover the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on healthcare in this engaging course designed for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers. Examine how AI is reshaping therapy practices, from personalized patient care to treatment planning, including the use of motion analysis and practice analysis metrics. From understanding existing AI tools to envisioning their future implications, attendees will delve into the dynamic landscape of AI in rehab.

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The content of this Summit podcast is provided only for educational and training purposes for licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists. This content should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.

In the US, there are over 150,000 lower extremity amputations each year, adding up to 300-500 amputations per day. Over half of amputations are due to vascular causes, and those who experience this type of amputation are at higher risk for various complications, including higher mortality rates. 

Given these statistics, it is of optimal importance for us as rehabilitation professionals to take on a multifaceted approach from the beginning, and focus on giving our patients the tools to continue on with healthy habits and continued mobility when they leave our care.

Physical and Occupational therapy professionals play an integral role in improving the lives and outcomes of those who have experienced lower extremity amputation, and through this podcast you will learn some valuable information for your toolkit to improve functional success when working with this population.

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The content of this Summit podcast is provided only for educational and training purposes for licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists. This content should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.

Patients with dementia can certainly benefit from rehabilitation as much as adults without dementia. Rehabilitation clinicians need to best understand how to implement the treatment strategies and interventions suited to maximize engagement and adherence in those with these challenging conditions. This podcast is an expansion of Dr. Dawson’s podcast; “Evidence-Based Rehabilitation in Dementia Care: Using Strengths to Facilitate Optimal Outcomes” and spends more time elucidating the treatment strategies and techniques designed to improve communication and enhance participation with patients having Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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The content of this Summit podcast is provided only for educational and training purposes for licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists. This content should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.

Accurate OASIS coding is essential for all home health clinicians due to the direct impact quality indicators will have on an agency’s star rating. With the CMS plan to move to a universal outcome measure for all post-acute settings, OASIS will become an important tool beyond home health. Payment through PDGM and PDPM are driven, at least in part, by improvement as measured through OASIS. This course will provide easy-to-use and understandable methods that will improve a clinician’s ability to provide correct coding to all OASIS M1800 items and compare them to the OASIS GG items. This podcast will provide sample questions throughout the course to ensure the participant’s understanding. Clinicians conducting OASIS assessments will immediately see an improved understanding of accurate OASIS coding, as will those participating in collaborative assessments now allowed by CMS.

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The content of this Summit podcast is provided only for educational and training purposes for licensed physical therapists and occupational therapists. This content should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.