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Define evidence-based practice as it applies to the rehabilitation professional and explore Sackett's hierarchy of evidence

Describe the process for identifying and screening the current literature as it pertains to therapeutic modalities and recognize its relevance to clinical application

Identify the three classes of physical agents as thermodynamic, mechanical, and electromagnetic, and list their properties and mechanisms of action

List the indications, contraindications, and precautions of these modalities

Conduct an evidence-based literature review and identify the best practices in reference to thermodynamic, mechanical, and electromagnetic agents

Participate in mini lab problem-solving modules to troubleshoot through virtual client scenarios

Discuss those emerging therapeutic modalities and future implications for research

INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

u          Credible sources and search engines

u          Sackett's hierarchy of evidence

            -           defining and understanding Sackett's hierarchy

            -           identifying credible bodies of evidence

            -           collecting and filtering the evidence

            -           selecting the evidence for clinical application

 

INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES

u          History of modalities

u          Types of modalities

            -           thermodynamic

            -           mechanical

            -           electromagnetic

 

THERMODYNAMIC

u          Mechanism of action

u          Indications and contraindications

            -           review of pathologies

u          Review of the literature

            -           superficial heating and cooling agents

                                    l         hot and cold packs

            -           deep-heating agents

                                    l         diathermy

            -           superficial and deep-heating agents

                                    l         ultrasound

 

MECHANICAL  

u          Mechanism of action

u          Indications and contraindications

            -           review of pathologies

u          Review of the literature

            -           traction

                                    l         mechanical and manual

            -           compression

                                    l         elastic wrapping

                                    l         cold controlled

            -           water

                                    l         whirlpool

                                    l         pulsed lavage

            -           sound

                                    l         ultrasound

                                                w         pulsed vs. continuous

 

ELECTROMAGNETIC

u          Mechanism of action

u          Indications and contraindications

            -           review of pathologies

u          Review of the literature

            -           electric currents

                                    l         pain modulation and edema control

                                                w         transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

                                                w         interferential current (IFC)

                                    l         tissue healing and edema control

                                                w         high-voltage pulsed current (HVPC)

                                                w         iontophoresis

                                    l         neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)

                                                w         Russian stimulation

                                                w         biofeedback

            -           electromagnetic radiation

                                    l         ultraviolet lamps

                                    l         cold lasers

 

GROUP PROBLEM- SOLVING LAB

u          Clinical case scenarios

u          Mini labs

 

FUTURE IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH

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**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


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Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 6 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - District of Columbia: This educational offering has been approved for 6 continuing education credits by the District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy for Physical Therapists.

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Other Professions
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