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Course Description

Arthritis: Rehabilitation Strategies | Learn rehabilitation strategies and therapeutic exercises for individuals with arthritis. Differentiate between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and examine the drug regimens for each. Learn how to determine the appropriate functional tests. Discuss how various arthritic conditions can affect therapeutic exercise considerations. CEUs issued. $138 includes $15 fee. Note: Approved by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice for 0.7 CEUs or 6 contact hours.

Learner Outcomes

Identify characteristics of and differences between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; Discuss medications for both types of arthritis and their clinical implications for therapeutic exercise programs; Select and perform appropriate functional assessments; Design comprehensive, therapeutic exercise strategies for individuals with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; Learn important therapeutic considerations and design exercise programs for individuals with fibromyalgia, Lupus, gout and ankylosing spondylitis;
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