Description
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John W. O’Halloran – Osteoarthritis: Treatment Techniques for All Therapists
- Faculty:
- John W. O’Halloran
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 40 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Jul 27, 2016
Description
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the United States. Osteoarthritis will indeed increase in the upcoming years due to the baby boomers and the epidemic of obesity. Today’s rehabilitation professional will need to have enhanced knowledge of the medical treatments and, most importantly, evidence-based therapeutic interventions that can be applied to all patients.
This recording is designed to equip all therapists with effective rehabilitation strategies and treatment tips that can be applied immediately.
Handouts
Manual – Osteoarthritis (4.26 MB) | 48 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
- Statistics
- Pathomechanics
- Medical Management
- Rehabilitation options
- Demo: Medications, Rest, Activity Modifications
- Evidence-based research
- Case examples of rehab methods
- Lab demonstrations
Faculty
John W. O’Halloran, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC (Retired), CSCS (Retired), Cert MDT, is a licensed Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer with 30 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation. He is a board certified orthopaedic clinical specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. He earned his post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University. Dr. O’Halloran is the sole owner of O’Halloran Rehabilitation, a division of O’Halloran Consulting, LLC. John was born in Boston, Massachusetts and currently resides in Summerfield, North Carolina.
Dr. O’Halloran has also served as director of physical therapy/sports medicine at Southeastern Orthopedics in Greensboro, North Carolina as well as co-owner of GOSMC Properties, LLC. He has also worked in a variety of settings including universities and hospitals. Dr. O’Halloran is also a former orthopedic instructor at the physical therapy assistant program at Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 1999, he became credentialed with the McKenzie Institute in the mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine. Dr. O’Halloran is also a certified functional capacity evaluator in the Blankenship Method. His unique evaluation and treatment skills make him a sought after clinical instructor for physical therapy and athletic training topics. He has spoken both locally and internationally on topics such as sport specific rehabilitation of the shoulder, spine rehabilitation and treatment of foot and ankle injuries.
Dr. O’Halloran has studied orthopedic and sports therapy abroad in Australia and New Zealand. His post graduate work has included manipulative therapy. His wide range of clinical experience and continued desire to further his education combined with advanced post graduate training allows him to provide his patients the most evidenced based rehabilitation and treat complex musculoskeletal conditions. John was awarded the 2014 recipient of the chapter’s Excellence in Clinical Practice Award by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association. He was also awarded the North Carolina University Clinical Instructor of the year for 2015.
Recently Dr. O’Halloran’s investigational work on the earlier facilitation of gait in the total Knee Arthroplasty patient has been cited in peer reviewed journal publication.
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