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Marsha holds a BS in PT from UTHSC-Dallas 1979; Master in Education
from HSU, 2002; Orthopedic Clinical Specialist 2003; Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist 2003. She is completing her DSc in Physical Therapy with
an emphasis in Orthopedics at Texas Tech University, with anticipated graduation
May 2008. Her dissertation topic involves chronic tendinopathy and management.
Practicing PT in Abilene area over the last 28 years; has worked in a variety of
settings from outpatient rehabilitation, state school, home health, county
hospital, hospital acute care and outpatient orthopedic rehab. Presently is an
assistant professor at HSU DPT program and continues to work in outpatient
orthopedic rehab 10 hrs /wk.
Welcome to the Evidence-Supported Practice for Prevention, Healing and Treatment of
Tendinopathy course. You will be guided through each section of this course and will be taking a post-assessment exam at the end. You must pass with 80% or better to receive your CEU credit.
The course has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for XX
CEUs.
This course is designed
for physical therapists and physical therapy assistants to earn 0.3
continuing education credits. The course is available online and the
anticipated time to take the course is 3-4 hours.
Objectives:
Following the course,
the student will:
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Identify types of tendon injuries and healing
rates in multiple joints of the human body
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Describe mechanisms of injuries, including pathomechanics of injuries
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Recognize and identify differences in
physiology of tendonitis and tendinopathy, including effects of collagen degeneration versus
inflammation; effects of collagen stimulation; effects of delayed onset muscle
soreness
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Recognize and identify diagnostic testing
available for tendon injuries
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Demonstrate knowledge of adverse outcomes of
conventional treatments
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Describe various surgical options available for
tendon injuries
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Evaluate evidence based treatment techniques
and modalities, including specific exercises for prevention and rehabilitation of tendon
injuries
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Evaluate/ propose treatment options with patient case scenarios
PRETEST: A 15 questions test will be given to you
before you read the material of the course. This test has NO bearing on
receiving credit for the course.
Module 1(Pages 1-17):
Please read the following module.
Introduction
Etiology
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PathoAnatomy
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Pathophysiology
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Mechanisms of Onset
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Classification of Tendon Injuries
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History
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Regional Etiologies of tendinopathies (Achilles,
Patellar, Hamstring, Adductor,
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Rotator cuff, Elbow, Wrist and hand)
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Module 2 (pages 18- 32)
Please read the following module. Following the
diagnostic testing and surgical consideration, online viewing is available
for the reader to observe at selected websites.
Clinical examination
Diagnostic
testing (DUS, MRI, Radiographs, CT scan)
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Includes online viewing of diagnostic tests
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Management
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Adverse Outcomes from Conventional Treatments |
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Contemporary Medical Management Strategies |
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Surgical Consideration |
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Includes online viewing of surgical procedures |
Module 3 (pages 33-52)
Please read the following module. Following the
contemporary medical rehabilitation strategies, a chart is provided for the
reader to summarize the most to least effective strategies available. At the
end of the course, two case scenarios are presented for the reader to
summarize the course.
Contemporary
rehabilitation strategies
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Modalities (ultrasound, phonophoresis, cryotherapy,
iontophoresis, electrical stimulation, laser, mobilization, rest,
orthotics)
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Exercise (by area)
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Case
Scenarios
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POST TEST: To be eligible to receive continuing education
credit (3 hours or 0.3 CEU) for completing this online course, you must
successfully complete the post test examination with 80% of the questions
answered correctly.
You may refer to the
appropriate sections of the course to assist you in answering the questions.
Return to this page to continue with the examination.
Your examination will
not be graded until you purchase this course. Please click here to sign up.
Please review your
answers. If you fail your post test, you will have the opportunity to retake
the post test up to two additional times without further payment. If you
have failed the post test three times, you will have to pay for the course
again in order to retest for CEU credit. Click on the "submit" button to
automatically grade you examination. At that time, if you passed your
examination, you will have to complete an evaluation of this course to
receive a certificate of completion. If you failed the post test, a notice
of the number of incorrect answers will be shown and you will have the
opportunity to retake the test.
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