Contemporary Topics in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy

Surgical Options for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears and Rehab Implications

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Presenters: Amy Temes Clifton, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT/David Bear, MD
When: Thursday, January 18, 2024
Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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"Surgical Options for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears and Rehab Implications" is a hand, elbow and shoulder orthopedic surgeon and works closely with the PTs in his community (Eugene, OR). He will be sharing information about surgical techniques for patients with irreparable rotator cuffs and then he and Amy Temes Clifton, PT, DPT (NAIOMT faculty) will discuss rehab implications for these procedures.

The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

Understanding what makes a patient’s rotator cuff surgically irreparable.
Appreciate the different surgical techniques for patients with irreparable rotator cuffs.
Understand the rehab implications for these procedures.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Amy Clifton Temes/David Bear's video introduction.

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Specialized Youth Athletes: Promoting Excellence or Dealing with the devil?

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Presenter: Michael House, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
When: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

Societal Conundrums.
Common Conditions.
Discussion on the best way to tackle this topic.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Michael House's video introduction.

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Primary Care in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Presenter: Cassie Young, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
When: Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

What's our role as orthopaedic PTs in identifying health concerns in patients.
Providing high value referrals in a segmented healthcare model.
Highlight screening patient's management of health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, anxiety/depression, etc. and how these conditions directly impact the orthopaedic patients we treat.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Cassie Young's video introduction.

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NAIOMT Residency vs. Fellowship: What is the difference and how can these programs elevate your career

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Presenters: Erica Shaw, PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT/Austin Sheldon, PT, DPT, DSc, Cert. DN, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT/Cassie Young, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
When: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

What is a residency and what is a fellowship?
What is required of the orthopaedic and sports residencies?
What is required of the NAIOMT OMPT Fellowship?

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch their's video introduction.

From Anatomy to Action: Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears and Rehabilitation

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Presenter: Jace Brown, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
When: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

The normal and abnormal anatomy of the rotator cuff.
The "Suspension Bridge Theory" and its implications for shoulder function, especially in the context of rotator cuff tears.
The factors influencing prognosis, such as age, tear size, and associated muscle tears.

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For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Jace Brown's video introduction.

Dancers, Gymnasts and Yogis: Management of the Hyper-mobile Athlete

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Presenter: Liz Henry, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, CCTT
When: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

A review of the relevant literature.
Strategies for treatment and injury prevention in this population.
What the chronic spinal pain patient can learn from the hyper-mobile athlete.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Liz Henry's video introduction.

Hormonal Influences on MSK Pain

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Presenter: Amber Bartz, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
When: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

Reviewing key hormones and how they change through the lifespan.
How changes in hormones can impact symptoms and healing.
Modifications you can make based on a patients hormone status.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Amber Bartz's video introduction.

Pain Phenotypes and Manual Therapy

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Presenter: Gary Kearns, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT
When: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

What pain phenotypes are and why they matter in clinical practice.
How to identify the dominant pain phenotype(s) present in our patients.
How the dominant pain phenotype(s) influence how and when to choose various forms of manual therapy as part of a person-centered, multi-modal management program.

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For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Gary Kearns's video introduction.

When Neck Pain is the First Symptom of a Migraine Headache

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Presenter: Michael Lucido, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
When: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

The history and clinical findings of neck pain associated with migraine headache.
The differences in neck pain responses when triptan is given either before or after migraine headache.
The physical therapist role in managing neck pain associated with migraine headache.

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For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch Michael Lucido's video introduction.

Metabolic Health and Chronic Pain: Nutrition and lifestyle in relation to recovery and chronic pain

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Presenter: Oron Fiskel, PT, DPT, CFMT, OCS, COMT, CERT-DN, FAAOMPT
When: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

General patients' lifestyle and nutritional screening.
Practical information and tips for patients to improve their metabolic health and reduce tissue sensitivity.
Review of basic blood work indicating metabolic status and inflammation.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For details on what will be covered in the webinar, watch AOron Fiskel's video introduction.

Going beyond the HI test

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Presenter: Patrick Cook, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS, FAAOMPT
When: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 5:30PM PST/6:30 PM MST/7:30 PM CST/8:30 PM EST (US and Canada)
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The participant in the Webinar will be informed and able to discuss the following:

Identifying when an HI test is needed.
Where to go after performing the HI test?
So you found a positive test for load transfer impairment - where do you go next.
Utilization of core slings to assist with efficient treatment.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.