Regenerative Medicine : Orthobiologics for Rehab Clinicians

What is the purpose of the course?

Practice Gap:

There is a rapid emergence of Regenerative Medicine in the non-operative treatment of Osteoarthritis. Therefore, it is imperative that today’s clinician is highly informed and is able to provide their patients with the highest evidence available on this hot topic!

Course Goal:

With respect to optimal patient care, today’s clinician should strive to practice at the highest level of their license every day. This course will provide the clinician with the latest evidence on the application and rehabilitation implications of Orthobiologics/ Regenerative Medicine in the non-operative treatment of osteoarthritis.

Course Applicability:

All clinicians who need to having working knowledge of current non operative treatments for osteoarthritis. Having this knowledge will enhance patient education which is vital to achieve a superior outcome

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand the significant rise in Osteoarthritis in the USA and the impact on our Healthcare System

  2. Understanding of the indications and applications of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in the treatment of osteoarthritis

  3. Understanding of the indications and applications of Stem Cells in the treatment of osteoarthritis

  4. Understanding of the indications and applications of Viscosupplementation in the treatment of osteoarthritis

  5. Understanding of the role of exercise and manual therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis

Chapter Content:

  • Discuss the increase in osteoarthritis worldwide and in the United States

  • Discuss the economic impact to our Healthcare System to care for people with osteoarthritis

  • Discuss the traditional and current and future methods of treatment for osteoarthritis

Learning Objective:

Understanding of the indications and applications of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in the treatment of osteoarthritis

Chapter Content:

  • Describe the indication on the clinical usage of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

  • Describe the research behind PRP in the treatment of osteoarthritis

  • Describe the post procedure protocols following PRP in the treatment of osteoarthritis

Learning Objective:

Understanding of the indications and applications of Stem Cells in the treatment of osteoarthritis

Chapter Content:

  • Describe the indication on the clinical usage of Stem Cells in osteoarthritis

  • Describe the research behind Stem Cells in the treatment ofosteoarthritis

  • Describe the post procedure protocols following Stem Cells in the treatment of osteoarthritis

Learning Objective:

Understanding of the indications and applications of Viscosupplementation in the treatment of osteoarthritis

Chapter Content:

  • Describe the indication on the clinical usage of Viscosupplementation in osteoarthritis

  • Describe the research behind Viscosupplementation in the treatment of osteoarthritis

  • Describe the post procedure protocols following Viscosupplementation in the treatment of osteoarthritis

  • Understanding the role of exercise and manual therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis


 

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Rehab Clinicians