Program Description: In this presentation we will discuss the conditions that can benefit from rehabilitation. The progression of rehabilitation and treatments used will be reviewed through many case studies. Assistive devices will be presented such as orthotics and wheelchairs. Various conditions that can benefit from orthotic and prosthetics will be presented including cranial cruciate tears, achilles injuries, and carpal hyperextension. Techniques in neurologic rehabilitation will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain knowledge of patients/conditions that can benefit from rehabilitation
• Understand the progression of care for neurologic and orthopedic patients
• Understand the various ways to operate in a rehab practice
• Learn about the various specialists that make up the rehabilitation field
• Understand the progression of getting a paralyzed patient walking again
• Build awareness of the various modalities and treatments used in rehabilitation
• Gain knowledge of assistive devices such as orthotics, prosthetics, and wheelchairs
• Learn about the various treatment options for CCL tears