Course Code: REL-RTS-0-23POD20
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Determine evidence-based exercise prescription guidelines for knee OA.
Identify at least three evidence-based treatment interventions for knee OA.
Identify at least two communication strategies to discuss knee OA with your patients to facilitate patient adherence and compliance.
Outline:
Introduction
Key Takeaways (2:24)
Research Findings in the Last Five Years (4:12)
Communication: Words Can Be Harmful (6:18)
Exercise Type: What Does the Evidence Say? (17:48)
Intensity Recommendations (23:41)
High Dose Versus Low Dose Exercise (30:22)
Is High Impact Exercise Safe with Knee OA? (33:06)
Delivery Mode: Does Evidence Support One Over Another? (36:25)
Promoting Adherence to Exercise (38:28)
Using Evidence to Inform Your Practice (42:13)
Partnering with Evidence-Based Programs (45:24)
Does Evidence Support Manual Therapy? (47:23)
Interventions with Adverse Outcomes (53:44)
Conclusion (55:43)
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.
Subject Matter Expert: Louise Thoma, PT, DPT, PhD
Dr. Thoma graduated from The Ohio State University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She has been a licensed physical therapist for over 10 years, with experience in the clinic, classroom, and research. Her research focuses on optimizing rehabilitation for adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, including osteoarthritis, knee injuries, and rheumatoid arthritis. She contributed to several clinical practice and consensus guidelines on the treatment of adults with osteoarthritis, particularly related to physical activity, exercise, and rehabilitation.
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.