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1. Summarize the commonly-experienced condition of degenerative joint disease.
2. Explain focused history taking techniques and examination methods to create diagnostic skills for evaluation of upper and lower extremity degenerative joints.
3. Evaluate the decision-making processes regarding conservative and surgical treatment options for patients with degenerative joints.
4. Obtain methods to effectively educate patients regarding: the arthritic process, treatment options, recovery steps, and long-term expectations.
5. Describe recovery and rehabilitation stages to counsel and consult patients.
6. Determine the strategies to share with patients to optimally prevent or delay arthritic changes.

Diagnostic Criteria for Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)

• American Medical Association (AMA) Guidelines
• Arthritis foundation’s guidelines

Patient Presentation

• Medical history
• DJD v. Rheumatoid Arthritis v. Gout
• Other Arthritic conditions

The Pathophysiology of DJD in:

• Weight-bearing joints
• Non-weight bearing joints
• The spine

Joint Conservation

• Silver Sneakers
• Ergonomic work and home environments
• Biomechanics
• Positional awareness

Techniques to Maintain Mobility

• Motion is lotion
• Muscle balance
• Joint stability
• Diet and supplements
  • Super foods
  • Over the counter supplements

Medical Management

• Medication
  • Benefits
  • Risks

Surgical

• Arthroscopy
• Total joint arthroplasty
  • Total hip
  • Total knee
  • Total shoulder
    • Conventional
    • Reverse
• Ankle
• MCP replacement

Physical Therapy Management

• Pre-Hab
  • Introduction of assistive devices
  • Pre-op exercise program
  • Smoking cessation
  • Weight reduction
  • Motivational interviewing techniques

Total Joint Regimens

• Acute care post-op
  • Post-op teaching
  • Gait instruction specific to intervention
  • Exercise programs
  • Critical pathways
• Precautions

Outpatient Rehab

• Program Goals
• Design of exercise regimen
• Scar care management
• Outcome measure
• Gait Progression
  • Household v. community ambulation
  • Addressing the “What can I do?”
  • Mature adult
  • Middle-aged adult

Convalescence

• 1+ year to complete recovery
• Activity guideline
• Quality of life
• Cost benefits of activities

Shane Malecha, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS, has been a physical therapist for the past 14 years, practicing in a variety of settings, including out-patient, in-patient, neurological rehabilitation, and sports medicine. One of his areas of specialization is in spinal assessments and rehabilitation along with falls prevention.

Dr. Malecha has practiced for Aegis Therapies since 2009. His other experiences include being a director of a home health agency and a staff clinician for an orthopedic/sports medicine clinic. Dr. Malecha has lectured extensively in the areas of medical screening for physical therapy, Lumbar/Thoracic and Cervical evaluation and treatment, vestibular rehabilitation, and falls prevention.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Shane Malecha has an employment relationship with Aegis Therapies. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Shane Malecha is a reviewer for the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Advisory Panel of Education.

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Nurses/Nurse Practitioners/Clinical Nurse Specialists - Credit Expired: 10/19/2019
No CE available for this board.

California Nurses: PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #:17118 for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

Florida Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 6.0 self-study contact hours.

Iowa Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 6.3 self-study contact hours.

Copies of the evaluation may be sent to the IBON. You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistant: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.3 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 6.25 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.25 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.6 contact hours.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 6.25 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

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Other Professions
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