California – Orthobiologics and Regenerative Medicine
$65.99
California physical therapists and physical therapist assistants will receive 2 APTA approved CE hours upon completion of this cutting-edge course!
There is a rapid emergence of Regenerative Medicine in the non-operative treatment of Osteoarthritis. Therefore, it is imperative that today’s clinician is highly informed and is able to provide their patients with the highest evidence available on this hot topic!
With respect to optimal patient care, today’s clinician should strive to practice at the highest level of their license every day. This TWO-HOUR RECORDED WEBINAR PRESENTATION will provide the clinician with the latest evidence on the application and rehabilitation implications of Orthobiologics/ Regenerative Medicine in the non -operative treatment of osteoarthritis.
Course Overview
Upon completing this two hour continuing education course, physical therapists and physical therapy assistants will better understand the following.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the significant rise in Osteoarthritis in the USA and the impact on our Healthcare System
2. Understand the indications and applications of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in the treatment of osteoarthritis including post procedure protocol
3. Understand the indications and applications of Stem Cells in the treatment of osteoarthritis including post procedure protocol
4. Understand the indications and applications of Viscosupplementation in the treatment of osteoarthritis
5. Understand the role of exercise and manual therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis and learn corrective therapies
6. Understand the indications and applications of over-the-counter supplements, braces etc. in the treatment of osteoarthritis
Approval Info
This course has been approved by California Education Connection. Approval CEC-1052.
Physical Therapists will receive 2 hours of continuing education credit toward their APTA renewals.
Course Developer
Dr. John O’Halloran, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC (retired), CSCS (retired), Cert MDT, Certified SCTM-1 Practioner, is a board certified orthopaedic clinical specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association and has over 30 years of experience in the field of orthopedics. He earned his post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University. Dr. O’Halloran has studied orthopedic and sports therapy abroad in Australia and New Zealand. Dr. O’Halloran is the sole owner of O’Halloran Rehabilitation a division of O’Halloran Consulting, LLC. He is credentialed with the McKenzie Institute in the mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine and has extensive post graduate training in manipulative therapy of the spine and extremities and is a certified SCTM-1 Practitioner and has certificates in SMT-1, SMT-2 and SMT-3 with the American Spinal Manipulative Institute. Dr. O’Halloran is also a certified functional capacity evaluator in the Blankenship Method.
He has presented over 1,300 times both locally and internationally on various orthopedic and sports medicine topics. In 2014 John was the recipient of Clinician of the Year and Excellence in Clinical Practice Award by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, Recently Dr O’Halloran’s investigational work on the earlier facilitation of gait in the Total Knee Arthroplasty patient has been cited in a peer reviewed journal publication.
