Tip Soma has made it into the mainstream :)

[tonyf315]

The APTA is offering free online CEUs. ($54 value). I just downloaded one on "Manual Therapy And The Elderly Pt". What did I see there but a quote I remember from here (from article/letter by Jason and Diane)

"Therapist as Operator or Interactor? Moving beyond the technique" " It's not about the technique and it's time to move beyond that. It's about the decision making process and the relationship built with the patient during their care."

congrats!

[Diane]

That's good to see... Thanks Tony.

[Jon Newman]

Originally Posted by tonyf315

The APTA is offering free online CEUs. ($54 value). I just downloaded one on "Manual Therapy And The Elderly Pt".

Thanks Tony. Gotta link?

[Diane]

Yes, a link would be nice.
Interaction seems to be a word out there this week. Here's Bronnie's latest blogpost, Empathy, distress and mindfulness, about communication:
Excerpt:

"pain communication can serve several functions – it can be an action where a message is sent or received; it can be an interaction where the message is sent, received and interpreted; or it can be a transaction where the messages are exchanged but something other than the messages exchanged actually occurs such as a verbal exchange that results in a contractual agreement."

Great blogpost, BTW.

[tonyf315]

here's the link to the list you can pick from:

http://apta.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT...0OQ/index.html

however to get the course free you need the voucher # that is in the email they send with the offer...

[Diane]

I found the course, but not the description. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place?

[tonyf315]

Online: PT 2011: Manual Therapy for the Elderly Patient

Presenters: Chad Cook, PT, MBA, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT; Megan Donaldson PT, DPT, PhD, FAAOMPT


Fee:
$54 Member | $90 Nonmember (fee subject to change) CEU: 0.3 CEUs (3.0 contact hours) will be awarded upon successful completion of a multiple choice test. Course Level: Intermediate Publication Date: July 2011
LMS-327
Overview | Objectives | Presenters Bios | CEU Information | System Requirements Overview
The course is designed to both beginning and experienced physical therapists with clinically relevant and, when available, evidence-supported or inspired assessment and treatment applications when treating patients who are older. The speaker will provide background information on manual physical therapy (what we know, thought we knew (myths), and what we don't know and review relevant biomechanics and neurophysiologic benefits. Attendees will learn application methods, indications, and contraindications for the use of manual therapy with patients who are older.

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Objectives
After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Review, discuss, and apply the proper indications and contraindications for manual physical therapy.
   
2. Synthesize the relevant literature associated with manual physical therapy with emphasis on mobilization/manipulation techniques and therapeutic exercise.
   
3. Integrate relevant dysfunctional biomechanical and neurophysiologic findings with appropriate manual physical therapy interventions.
   
4. Identify applications of manual physical therapy that are potentially appropriate for the elderly, using an impairment-based diagnostic classification to guide clinical decision making.
   
5. Recite and refute theories and clinical rules regarding manual physical therapy that are inappropriately advocated for current practice.

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Presenter(s) Bios
Chad Cook, PT, MBA, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
Cook is the Chair and a Professor at Walsh University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program and is a consulting associate professor at Duke University. He graduated from PT school in 1990. He received his MBA in 1999, his PhD in 2003 from Texas Tech University, and is board certified as an orthopedic specialist and a fellow in manual therapy. He is the editor in chief of the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy. Cook has published over 110 peer reviewed publications, has 2 textbooks and numerous text chapters, has taught over 130 courses nationally and internationally, and is considered an expert in differential diagnosis. He is the winner of the 2009 APTA Baethke-Carlin Teaching award, is a 4 time winner of the Duke Excellence in Teaching award, is a recipient of the Helen Bradley career achievement award, a 2003 and 2005 winner of the OPTP systematic review award, and a 2005 winner of the J. Warren Perry Distinguished Author Award.
Megan Donaldson PT, DPT, PhD, FAAOMPT
Donaldson is an Assistant Professor at Walsh University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She earned her BS/MS degrees at D'Youville College and her PhD from Nova Southeastern University. She has completed an orthopedic physical therapy residency and manual physical therapy fellowship program from Daemen College, in Buffalo New York. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). She remains active in clinical practice, and is involved in the APTA at the district and state level. She has written a book chapter on soft tissue mobilization. She has presented research at both the state and national level.

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CEU Information

On successful completion of the examination,
Many state agencies recognize APTA as a recognized or approved provider for continuing education. The following state agencies have granted prior approval for this continuing education offering:

• California Physical Therapy Association: CPTA2010-011
• Nevada Board of Physical Therapy Examiners:Pending Approval
• Ohio State Board of Physical Therapy:11S1359
• Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision:Pending Approval
• Pennsylvania:Pending Approval
• Texas Physical Therapy Association: APTA082010TPTA2013016

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System Requirements Online Course: This course consists of a narrated PowerPoint® presentation and a posttest. Handouts, when made available by the presenters, are available as downloadable PDFs within the course. Computer System Requirements.
Recommended Internet Connection: The PT 2011 repurposed courses are presented using streaming video technology. We recommend users have at least a high-speed cable or DSL connection. Dial up modems and/or Satellite Internet connections are not recommended.
Keywords: Geriatrics, Orthopedics

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[Diane]

Yes, that's what I saw. But I still don't see the quote in post 1.

[tonyf315]

link in S.O.S.
quote is on pg 8

http://www.somasimple.com/forums/sho...603#post115603

[Diane]

Ah yes. There it is! Thanks.