Online/Printable/Mailed - 4 PDUs - Description:

Occupational and physical therapists treat a variety of inflammatory conditions resulting from trauma, surgical procedures, or problematic healing. The clinician who is called on to manage such injuries needs to understand the physiology of inflammation and healing and how it can be modified. The therapist can enhance healing by the appropriate application of various physical agent modalities, therapeutic exercises, or manual techniques. The foundation for a successful rehabilitation program requires an understanding of biomechanics, the phases of tissue healing, and the effects of immobilization and therapeutic interventions on the healing process. This course provides learners with information on the processes involved in inflammation and tissue repair to improve outcomes.