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1. Summarize the pathophysiology of degenerative joint disease
2. List techniques to maintain mobility and stabilize joints
3. Explain focused history-taking techniques and examination methods to create diagnostic skills for evaluation of upper and lower extremity degenerative joints
4. Define the decision-making processes regarding conservative and surgical treatment options for patients with degenerative joints
5. Design a treatment program for acute as well as outpatient clients

DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE (DJD)

• American Medical Association (AMA) Guidelines
• Arthritis Foundation’s Guidelines

PATIENT PRESENTATION AND ASSESSMENT

• Medical history
• DJD vs. rheumatoid arthritis vs. gout
• Other arthritic conditions
• Severs disease

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DJD IN…

• Weight-bearing joints
• Non-weight bearing joints
• Spinal disc degeneration

IMPORTANCE OF JOINT CONSERVATION

• Silver Sneakers
• Ergonomic work and home
• Environments
• Biomechanics
• Positional awareness

TECHNIQUES TO MAINTAIN MOBILITY

• Motion is lotion
• Muscle balance
• Joint stability
• Diet and supplements

MEDICAL MANAGEMENT: DEBUNKING MYTHS

• Benefits and risks

SURGICAL OPTIONS

• Arthroscopy
• Total Joint Arthroplasty
  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Shoulder (conventional and reverse)
  • Ankle
• MCP replacement

PRE-HAB MANAGEMENT

• Assistive devices
• Pre-op exercise program
• Sit to stand transfer
• Gait training

TOTAL JOINT REGIMENS – ACUTE CARE POST-OP

• Restoring range of motion
• Correct gait mechanics
• Transfer training
• Exercise programs
• Critical pathways

OUTPATIENT STRATEGIES

• Program goals
• Exercise design
• Scar care management
• Outcome measures
• Gait progression

CONVALESCENCE

• 1+ year to complete recovery
• Activity guideline
• Quality of life cost benefits of activities

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6.25 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Personal Trainers