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presented by John O’Halloran, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC (Retired), CSCS (Retired), Cert MDT, Certified SCTM-1 Practitioner
Financial: John O’Halloran receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. There is no financial interest beyond the production of this course.
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John O’Halloran, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC (Retired), CSCS (Retired), Cert MDT, Certified SCTM-1 Practitioner
John O'Halloran is an American Physical Therapy Association board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist with more than 30 years of experience in the field of orthopedics. He earned his postprofessional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University and has studied orthopedic and sports therapy abroad in Australia and New Zealand. Dr. O'Halloran is the sole owner…
Read full bio1. The New Total Joint Patient
The delivery of surgery for the joint arthroplasty patient is shifting to ambulatory care surgical centers and becoming an outpatient procedure. Today’s practitioner needs to understand how these changes impact the rehab process and be aware of advances in surgical techniques. This knowledge will prepare the rehab practitioner to practice at the highest level of their license every day.
2. The FAQs of Today’s Total Joint Patient
Today’s rehab practitioner is faced with a patient population that is significantly more self-educated via internet sources. This enhanced knowledge base has created a more educated consumer. Rehab practitioners need to be more educated about total joint surgeries, returning patients to desired activities, and post-op dos and don’ts than ever before.
3. The Rehab Practitioner’s Role With the New Total Joint Patient
The frequency, duration, and goal setting performed with a total joint patient is vastly different today from just three to five years ago. Today’s rehab practitioner will need to understand the evidence-based research that is driving changes in clinical decision-making and interventions.
4. Question and Answer Session
This chapter is a viewer-submitted question and answer session, facilitated by John O’Halloran.
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