An Evidenced Based Approach to Using Distance Guided Therapies in the Rehabilitation of Patients with Rotator Cuff Injury is organized by HomeCEU. This Course has been approved for a maximum of 1 Contact Hours.
Description:
Current clinical practice in the treatment of rotator cuff and other shoulder injuries typically consists of exercises for strength, flexibility, and functional movement as administered in formal, supervised settings. Recent investigations have centered on patients’ participation in home-based exercises with guidance and motivation provided through the use of mobile phones. The appropriate employment of mobile phone technology may provide increased patient participation, improved outcomes in a more convenient, affordable format.
This course evaluates the evidence found in the literature and introduces the healthcare professional to the advantages and applications of phone/distance based exercise and rehabilitation programs. Several methods of guidance and information delivery will be discussed as will the financial effects of distance based therapy. The healthcare professional will gain an understanding of the opportunities offered by distance based therapies (telemedicine) and be prepared to identify possible cases to which to apply these programs.
Course Goals:
This course is intended to instruct the professional on the use of distance based therapies (telemedicine) to improve range of motion and reduce pain compared to physical therapy and exercise administered in supervised facilities for patient with rotator cuff injury.
Professional Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, the participant will be able to:
• Identify critical anatomical landmarks of the shoulder joint and muscles
• Distinguish separation injuries from joint dislocations
• Identify the efficacy of home exercise guided by phone messages
• Compare the financial costs of distance rehabilitation to on site programs
• Compare, contrast, and synthesize the literature findings for the impact of distance based therapies (telemedicine) in the rehabilitation of patients with rotator cuff injury