Course Code: REL-RTS-0-23POD7
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify effective outcome measures for the episode of care.
Determine effective interventions and exercise dosage based on the CPGs, clinical presentation, and setting.
Identify when additional therapy or referral to members of the interprofessional team is necessary to achieve the best outcomes.
Outline:
Introduction
The Role of Clinical Practice Guidelines (2:23)
Key Takeaways from the CPGs (15:50)
Best Practices for Assessing Strength (17:52)
What If My Patient Can’t Perform Functional Measures? (19:32)
Self-Reported Measures (22:46)
The CPGs Recommended Interventions: Appendix J (25:46)
Using 1-Repetition Maximum in Clinical Practice (27:57)
Patients with Cognitive Impairment: Clinical Example (36:55)
Resisted Walking Examples (40:46)
Tips for Clinicians in Acute Care Settings (41:58)
Interprofessional Multidisciplinary Care (43:39)
Planning for Long-Term Success (46:55)
Conclusion (51:11)
Subject Matter Expert: Ken Miller, PT, DPT, MA, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Dr. Miller is an APTA Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, Advanced Credentialed Exercise Expert for Aging Adults, and Credentialed Clinical Instructor. Dr. Miller is an assistant professor at the Medical University of South Carolina in the Division of Physical Therapy. His clinical focus is on best practices for the older adult population. He has spoken nationally and internationally on topics of gerontology including pharmacology, primary prevention, frailty, outcome measures, best practices, and pain management for the older adult. He is currently involved in research regarding student and early professional physical therapists’ mental health, resilience, and burnout.
Writer: Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD
Dr. Shubert has a Master’s in Physical Therapy from UC San Francisco/San Francisco State University and a PhD in Human Movement Science from UNC Chapel Hill. She is a licensed physical therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She has taught in pre and post-professional DPT programs and is a funded researcher with 35 peer-reviewed publications. The majority of her research has focused on evidence-based fall risk management and the dissemination and implementation of the Otago Exercise Program.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.