Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education

Kids and Concussion: Best Practices in Rehab

PT, PTA, OT, OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   
Do kids who experience a concussion present with the same signs and symptoms as adolescents and adults? Do they follow the same treatment protocol? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kate Corrado, a pediatric specialist and active researcher, about the therapeutic management of elementary school-aged children after they have sustained a concussion.
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(02:27) Why Research With This Population Is Important(05:53) Common Causes of Concussion in Young Children(08:45) Common Clinical Presentation(09:35) Unique Considerations for Kids 12 and Younger(11:05) Reasons Why Recognition and Research Are Lacking(14:06) Risk of Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms(15:21) Age-Appropriate Assessments(17:35) Assessment and Treatment of the Neck and Vestibular System(28:50) Addressing Autonomic Function and Exercise Tolerance(31:37) Telehealth Versus In-Person Treatment(34:06) Return to Playground Protocol(37:06) Billing and Documentation(39:08) Ways to Reduce Concussion Risk(49:19) Emerging Research(53:10) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Kate Corrado, PT, DPT, PCS.
The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits: 
Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate. 
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.   
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. 
Resources 
Concussion at Different Grade Levels: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/concussion-program/concussion-different-grade-levels
 
Eye Exercises for Visual Health and School Success: https://eyecanlearn.com
 
UBMD Concussion Clinic (Examination resources): https://ubortho.com/services/concussion-management-center/resources-for-professionals/ 

Yes, You Can Predict A Fall - Mobile Apps for Gait Analysis and Fall Risk

PT, PTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   
Did you ever wish you had a gait lab in your pocket? Are you aware that a person’s gait is a good predictor of their overall health? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Stephanie Wakeman, about using mobile apps to quickly, easily, and accurately provide the objective data you need to evaluate your patient’s mobility and fall risk.
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(01:45) Key Takeaways from Today’s Discussion(02:44) Why Gait Is the Sixth Vital Sign(04:48) Gait Parameters to Measure(10:20) Using Mobile Apps to Measure Gait(16:00) Determining Which Apps Are Reliable(20:13) When to Use a Gait Analysis App in Practice(22:50) A Walk Through the Process(25:08) Case Example: Identifying Decline in Medical Status(28:42) Case Example: Promoting Positive Behavioral Change(33:10) Case Example: Postoperative Monitoring(40:04) Documentation and Reimbursement(41:12) Educating Patients About Gait Apps and Data(47:06) How to Get Started Using Gait Apps in Your Practice(49:23) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Stephanie Wakeman, PT, DPT.
The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits: 
Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate. 
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.   
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. 
Resources 
APTA Digital Health App Formulary, powered by ORCHA (APTA membership required): https://www.apta.org/your-practice/practice-models-and-settings/digital-health-in-practice/apta-digital-health-formulary-powered-by-orcha 

Are You Up to Date? Best Practices in Managing Knee Osteoarthritis

PT, PTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   
What’s the best dose of therapeutic exercise for your patient with knee OA? In this podcast, Dr. Louise Thoma, a contributor to several clinical practice and consensus guidelines on the treatment of adults with OA, provides practical, evidence-based recommendations PTs and PTAs can use to integrate current evidence into clinical practice.
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(02:24) Key Takeaways(04:12) Research Findings in the Last Five Years(06:18) Communication: Words Can Be Harmful(17:48) Exercise Type: What Does the Evidence Say?(23:41) Intensity Recommendations(30:22) High Dose Versus Low Dose Exercise(33:06) Is High Impact Exercise Safe with Knee OA?(36:06) Delivery Mode: Does Evidence Support One Over Another?(38:28) Promoting Adherence to Exercise(42:13) Using Evidence to Inform Your Practice(45:24) Partnering with Evidence-Based Programs(47:23) Does Evidence Support Manual Therapy?(53:44) Interventions with Adverse Outcomes(55:43) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Louise Thoma, PT, DPT, PhD.
The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits: 
Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate. 
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.   
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. 
Resources 
Arthritis Foundation® Walk with Ease: https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/physical-activity/walking/walk-with-ease

Growing Up in a Pandemic: Impact on Kids with Developmental Delay

OT, OTA, PT, PTA, SLP – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   
Young kids who need rehabilitation services today present differently than children born before the pandemic. We talk with pediatric sensory clinic manager and practicing clinician Danielle Carey, SLP, about the impact of the COVID pandemic on how kids present today across rehabilitation disciplines. What is the new normal of cognition, sensory regulation, communication, motor function, and behavior, and how do we address it as rehabilitation therapists?
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(02:59) Impact of the Pandemic(10:41) Social Interaction(15:05) Cognition(20:00) Sensory Regulation (SR)(26:08) SR: The Five Basic Senses(38:14) SR: Vestibular and Proprioceptive Senses(40:38) Communication(45:14) Motor Function(50:08) Behavior(53:08) Children with Known Developmental Delays(59:14) Children Not Diagnosed Before the Pandemic(01:02:49) Deficits Due to Lack of Exposure(01:04:50) Impact of Changes on Service Delivery(01:09:18) Summary
The content for this course was created by Danielle Carey, MS, CCC-SLP.
The content for this course was created by Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits: 
Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate. 
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.   
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. 
Resources 
Developmental milestones (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]):
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html
Digital developmental screener (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/digital-online-checklist.html
Short videos supporting child development (Emerge Pediatric Therapy):
https://emergepediatrictherapy.com/video-library/

What’s The Most Important Rehab Outcome? The Plan of Care

OT, OTA, PT, PTA, SLP, Audiology – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   
Do you feel you need to be an expert in everything and apply all interventions to your patients to be successful? Do you find yourself frequently chasing down cancellations and no-shows? In this podcast, we talk with Sturdy McKee, MPT, CEO, author, and coach, about the value of using the plan of care as a success metric for clinicians, managers, and business owners.
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(02:38) Are Patients Completing Their Plans of Care?(11:03) The Gap Between School and Practice: Collaboration        (15:40) Negotiation and Partnership(22:39) Managing Real Life Situations(26:19) Become an Expert in Prioritization(29:33) Become an Expert in Communication(32:14) Are You an Excellent Communicator?(35:08) How Practice Owners Can Become Better Coaches(43:14) Managing the Players Not the Metrics(50:00) Ask Managers for Clarity(54:54) Tips for Engaging Challenging Patients(58:19) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Sturdy McKee, MPT, CEO, Author, Entrepreneur, Coach.
This course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.
This course was edited by Relias staff Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits: 
Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate. 
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.   
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. 

What Are Best Practices for Rehabilitation Post Hip Fracture?

PT, PTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   
Are you up to date? In this podcast, geriatric clinical specialist Dr. Ken Miller, PT, DPT, MA discusses how PTs and PTAs can apply the Hip Fracture Clinical Practice Guidelines to achieve great patient outcomes.
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(02:23) The Role of Clinical Practice Guidelines(15:50) Key Takeaways from the CPGs(17:52) Best Practices for Assessing Strength(19:32) What If My Patient Can’t Perform Functional Measures?(22:46) Self-Reported Measures(25:46) The CPGs Recommended Interventions: Appendix J(27:57) Using 1-Repetition Maximum in Clinical Practice(36:55) Patients with Cognitive Impairment: Clinical Example(40:46) Resisted Walking Examples(41:58) Tips for Clinicians in Acute Care Settings(43:39) Interprofessional Multidisciplinary Care(46:55) Planning for Long-Term Success(51:11) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Ken Miller, PT, DPT, MA, Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist.
The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits: 
Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate. 
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.   
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. 
Resources 
Physical Therapy Management of Older Adults with Hip Fracture CPG: https://www.jospt.org/doi/epdf/10.2519/jospt.2021.0301

Do E-Cigarettes Impact an SLP Evaluation?

SLP  – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   
Do e-cigarettes impact an SLP’s practice? Are users at greater risk for conditions that fit under your scope of practice? We will talk with Dr. Elizabeth Erickson-DiRenzo, an SLP and scientist from Stanford University School of Medicine, who researches e-cigarette use and treats e-cigarette users in the clinic. Learn about vaping devices and how these products affect the upper aerodigestive tract, potentially impacting communication and swallowing. Considerations for patient management will be discussed.
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Key Takeaways (02:29)(03:48) E-Cigarettes and How They Work(07:07) Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems(10:11) Evolution of Vaping Products(15:20) E-Cigarette Users and Use Patterns(19:49) E-Cigarette Regulations(22:50) Are E-Cigarettes Healthier Than Cigarettes?(27:16) Health Risks of Vaping(35:18) An SLP’s Clinical Observations of Users(41:59) Impact on an SLP’s Clinical Practice(49:07) Medical Treatment of Vaping-Related Injuries(50:44) Other Inhaled Delivery Products(53:00) Case Example(59:00) Summary
The content for this course was created by Elizabeth Erickson-DiRenzo, Ph.D., CCC-SLP.
The content for this course was created by Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits: 
Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate. 
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.   
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. 
Resources 
American Lung Association: https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping/lung-health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/index.htm
National Institute on Drug Abuse: https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/vaping-devices-electronic-cigarettes
S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA): https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/products-ingredients-components/e-cigarettes-vapes-and-other-electronic-nicotine-delivery-systems-ends
Stanford Research Into the Impact of Tobacco Advertising: https://tobacco.stanford.edu/

Best Practices for SLPs to Implement IDDSI

SLP  – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   
Do you want to implement the standardized IDDSI diets at your facility but are unsure how to start? Would you like to know about online resources that are available to help you and your team? In this podcast, Faerella Boczko, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, and Mary Casper, MA, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, FNA, will give you that information and more with a discussion about how the diets were successfully implemented in skilled nursing facilities. 
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(03:32) IDDSI Implementation in the U.S.(11:11) First Steps in Facility Implementation(15:46) Implementation Team and Timeline(22:27) Staff Education(26:12) Converting Labels to New Consistencies(29:32) Testing and Tasting(35:26) Additional Unexpected Steps(39:35) Keeping Momentum During Lengthy Implementation (44:58) Value of IDDSI (46:59) Converting from Pre-Admission Diet to IDDSI Diet (50:04) Approach to Bread (52:23) Interprofessional Collaboration(54:30) Recommended First Steps(57:35) Summary 
The content for this course was created by Faerella Boczko, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S.   
The content for this course was created by Mary Lee Casper, MA, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow, FNAP. 
The content for this course was created by Susan Almon-Matangos, MS/CCC-SLP.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits: 
Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate. 
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.   
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. 
Resources 
International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) website with framework, testing methods, and resources: https://iddsi.org/ 
IDDSI resources for U.S. implementation: https://iddsi.org/United-States 
Please see other Relias courses related to IDDSI for more information. 

Is That Skilled? Myths and Reality of Providing a Skilled Rehab Intervention

PT/PTA, OT/OTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   
In this episode, we talk with Occupational Therapist and Medicare Specialist Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L about how to highlight your unique skills and knowledge as a therapy practitioner by documenting and demonstrating your skilled services. We often find ourselves writing “patient will continue to benefit from skilled therapy,” but how often do we stop to think about what that means. Let’s unpack the meaning of skilled services and why it is important to recognize what makes your services so valuable.  
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(02:38) Skilled Services Defined by Medicare(09:55) Identifying Skilled Services: Questions to Consider(12:26) Red Flags Indicating Unskilled Services(14:28) Promoting Self-Management(16:07) Do Clinicians Under-Value Their Skill?(20:44) Skilled Maintenance Therapy(30:15) Documentation Tips(33:32) The Importance of Discussing Discharge Day One(37:18) Medicare’s Guidance for Documentation(40:21) Documentation for Reimbursement(46:49) Demonstrating Services Are Valuable and Evidence-Based(50:13) Recommended Resources(52:54) How to Be Ethical and Successful(56:38) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L.  
The content for this course was created by Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT. 
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits: 
Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate. 
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.   
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. 
Resources 
AOTA Documentation Resources: https://www.aota.org/practice/practice-essentials/documentation  
APTA Documentation Resources: https://www.apta.org/your-practice/documentation  
APTA Ethical Decision-Making in Physical Therapist Practice: https://www.apta.org/your-practice/ethics-and-professionalism/clinical-decision-making  
Amplify OT – What is skilled occupational therapy? https://amplifyot.com/what-is-skilled-occupational-therapy/  

Is Anyone Listening? Communication Coaching for Rehabilitation Professionals

OT, OTA, PT, PTA, SLP – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   
Do you ever feel unprepared to handle a challenging situation with a colleague or a team member? We have to work as a team to manage our patients, but not everyone is always in agreement. Listen to international speaker and author, Wanda Wallace, PhD, apply her leadership coaching expertise to common communication challenges that rehab therapists face.
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(04:31) Communicating with Physicians(09:40) Interdisciplinary Team Dynamics(14:20) When Degrees and Experience Differ(19:16) When Clinicians Transition to Managers(26:06) Competent, But Not Confident(32:04) Positioning New Clinicians for Success(39:47) Challenges Related to Different Communication Styles(46:04) Providing Feedback to a Peer(51:01) When Interventions Are Not Valued by the Entire Team         (55:42) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Wanda Wallace, Ph.D.
This course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD.
This course was created by Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP.
This course was edited by Relias staff Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits: 
Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate. 
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.   
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. 
Resources 
Communication Issues in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: https://now.aapmr.org/communication-issues-in-physical-medicine-and-rehabiltiation/