Physical Therapy Continuing Education Seminars Illinois
Continuing Education for Rehab Professionals
Presented by Rehab Connections
Rehab Connections specializes in cost-effective, half day and full day continuing education
that has immediate application to patient care.
To register or if you have questions, please feel free to contact us by phone Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
at 708.301.9933 or email rehabconnections@aol.com.
Onsite courses are now available!
We will continue to follow Illinois Public Health and Restore Illinois guidelines for COVID-19.
Our focus on the safety and well-being of our staff, colleagues, and clientele has always been
and will continue to be of paramount importance.
includes onsite and virtual events!
Wellness and Weight Loss
New Session of WWL starts October 12th and runs through January 18th
Relevant to patient/client management so CE credit is available.
Wellness and Weight Loss - A Deeper Dive *
Help through the holidays!
Next series starts 10.5.22.
Relevant to patient/client management so CE credit is available.
* The Wellness and Weight Loss Program is recommended
as a pre-requisite but not required to attend WWL - A Deeper Dive.
Visit our new Wellsite!
 | Aging and Wellness: Mitochondria, Medications, and Supplements This new virtual workshop is an intriguing update on mitochondrial function related to aging and wellness with direct application to PT/OT patient care. Also knowing the impact of medications and the role of supplements and nutrition can help any rehab professional better strategize treatments and education of patients in the aging continuum. VIRTUAL ONLY! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Aging and Wellness: Tests, Measurements, and Inflammation This virtual workshop is an exciting new topic that connects numerous dots. An informative lecture will provide a greater understanding of age-related physiological changes and causes of low grade, chronic systemic inflammation. VIRTUAL ONLY! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Animal Assisted Therapy This new virtual workshop provides an overview of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) with the help of our Therapy Dogs! Learn how AAT can be incorporated into a variety of rehab settings including unique applications during the COVID-19 pandemic. August 04, 2022 VIRTUAL! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Autoimmunity and Rehab Why do PT and OT professionals need to know more about autoimmune diseases? Through lecture, Q&A, videos, and online and small group activities including a few short exercise and movement labs, you will learn basic concepts of autoimmunity to enable you to appropriately select and modify rehab interventions. NOW VIRTUAL ONLY! | |
| 8.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Brain Day This new virtual workshop offers a holistic perspective of the brain for PT/OT patient care. By seeing structural changes in the brain, clinicians have a greater appreciation for functional impairments and behavior. The role of inflammation, exercise, and medications relevant to the brain are highlighted in this workshop as key considerations in our selection and progression of interventions. VIRTUAL! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Cannabis - An Introduction to Medical Marijuana There is a big push for holistic medicine and treatment. Have your patients been asking about medical marijuana, CBD oil, or some other form or cannabis? This introductory workshop will discover the uses and benefits of marijuana as well as their implications on therapy. NOW VIRTUAL ONLY!August 25, 2022 | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Comprehensive Rehab following Hip and Knee Replacement Why not do SLRs? Can exercise �correct� a leg-length discrepancy? When is manual therapy essential? This important new course reviews common protocols and restrictions while presenting a plethora of ideas and effective interventions for your patients in the hospital, home and outpatient settings following total and partial hip and knee replacement. September 17, 2022 | |
| 8.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Core Functional Testing and Training Our "core" -- It is a biomechanical segment for stabilization yet its mobility is vital to function. Consider the numerous approaches of PNF, Pilates, yoga, Feldenkrais, movement impairment systems, martial arts, and virtually any contact sport; "core" training is an integral piece. Friday, September 16, 2022 | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) Lecture, Q&A, partner and group virtual labs with live demonstration -- all in real-time!! | Details |
 | Current Concepts: ACL Rehab This half-day workshop offers a look at current theories and science of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, prevention, and rehabilitation. You will learn how to identify common neuromuscular risk factors related to ACL injury and implement key components into a successful prevention program. April 09, 2022 Virtual! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Current Concepts: Adhesive Capsulitis Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is a prolonged and often frustrating disease process that significantly impacts a person's functional level and way of life. This half day workshop offers a current base of knowledge, examination procedure, and evidence of treatment strategies. NOW VIRTUAL ONLY! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Current Concepts: Sports Related Injuries and Rehab for Adolescent Athletes This new half-day, virtual workshop provides a key foundation for evaluating common injuries and prescribing age-appropriate rehab and training for adolescents and children. Understanding the significant implications of injuries to the immature skeleton is vital to effective healing and return to function VIRTUAL! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Documentation Pearls Professional documentation is an art that takes practice and many clinicians feel they want to write better notes. NOW VIRTUAL ONLY! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Ethics and Professional Issues What exactly are "ethics"? When do you know if it is an ethical dilemma vs illegal or fraudulent? Healthcare professionals are faced with challenges every day, those that question our ethical delivery of patient care can be very stressful. This new interactive, morning workshop is an ideal way to get your questions answered and your credit at the same time! NOW VIRTUAL ONLY! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Ethics and Professional Issues: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training This new workshop meets TWO continuing education requirements, ethics in practice and sexual harassment prevention training, with a focus on key concepts for practical application to clinical practice. NOW VIRTUAL ONLY! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Evidence Based Management of Geriatric Low Back Pain The treatment of geriatric low back pain can be challenging for even seasoned therapists. This fun lab course gives all participants the knowledge and the skills to achieve clinical success for older adults with low back pain. An evidence based assessment structure is covered step by step. May 21, 2022 | |
| 8.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Food for Function Simple can be successful! By including basic nutrition information in a holistic approach to rehabilitation of patients and clients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, clinicians can improve a patient's compliance and response to therapy. NOW VIRTUAL ONLY! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Headache Assessment A Functional Medicine Approach Headaches and migraine are complex yet simple and unique yet common. A functional medicine approach involves looking for root causes and addressing the whole person, not just symptoms so this new virtual workshop emphasizes ongoing examination and evaluation. VIRTUAL! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Headache Treatment A Functional Medicine Approach Headaches and migraine are complex yet simple and unique yet common. A functional medicine approach involves looking for root causes and addressing the whole person, not just symptoms so this new virtual workshop emphasizes interventions including key components of nutrition and lifestyle education combined with manual therapy so this approach is the best of both worlds! VIRTUAL! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Integrated Balance Strategies Integrated Balance Strategies is a lab focused course that will help you understand how to assess and treat all body systems that contribute to postural stability. You will take away many new tools that you will be able to use right away to improve your patient�s balance in new ways. Onsite! | |
| 8.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Update and Hands-On Labs How can PT/OT help decrease symptoms, potentially minimize progression of degenerative changes, and support other nondrug therapies and self-care in our patients and clients with osteoarthritis? July 14, 2022 Onsite! | |
| 6.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Pain Care Strategies From one of our most popular and relevant courses comes a new virtual workshop highlighting key strategies for optimal rehabilitation of patients experiencing acute and chronic or persistent pain. VIRTUAL ONLY! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Prediabetes, Diabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome More than half of US adults are prediabetic or diabetic. According to the CDC, 6 out of 10 US adults have 1 chronic disease, 4 out of 10 US adults have 2 or more chronic diseases. Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes are two preventable chronic diseases plaguing the United States and worldwide. This morning workshop will present important statistics and resources for you and your patients. We will discuss risk tests and apply the physiology of Type 2 Diabetes relevant to patient care. This workshop will also emphasize the complications of Type 2 Diabetes, including susceptibility to COVID-19. NOW VIRTUAL ONLY! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Rehab Pearls for Total Joint Arthroplasty From one of our most popular and relevant courses comes a new virtual workshop highlighting key practice insights for optimal rehabilitation of patients after hip and knee arthroplasty. Early rehab exercises will be presented emphasizing cues and unique sequences to facilitate ROM and decrease pain and swelling, then intermediate progressions to normalize gait and functional strength. VIRTUAL! | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) Lecture, Q&A, partner and group virtual labs with live demonstration -- all in real-time!! | Details |
 | Seated Combo Therapeutic Exercise and Manual Therapy for Seated Patients Provide that special touch for your patients with a variety of skilled interventions that are specifically for optimal results in seated positions. August 13, 2022 Onsite! | |
| 6.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | Top to Bottom Core This new "core" virtual workshop provides a unique appreciation for inside this key biomechanical segment. This workshop explores the role of the diaphragm and the pelvic floor using lecture, videos, and experiential virtual labs. Saturday, August 06, 2022 | |
| 4.0 CE contact hours (IL) Lecture, Q&A, partner and group virtual labs with live demonstration -- all in real-time!! | Details |
 | Treatment Pearls for the Low Back This one-day course presents a variety of strategies for the treatment of lumbar dysfunction. Lecture, demonstration, and guided lab practice in a variety of treatment strategies including manual therapy and classification systems will allow the therapy professional to gain efficiency and confidence in treating soft tissue and joint dysfunctions, pathological discs, stenosis, neurological involvement, and core weakness in the lumbar spine. August 12, 2022 Onsite! | |
| 8.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | The Versatile Pelvic System This one-day course explores the complex mystery of the pelvis. This course engages the participant to consider the various mechanical contributions to stability & mobility of this system and its impact on the hips and lumbar spine. June 18, 2022 Onsite! | |
| 8.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
 | The Versatile Scapular System This one-day course explores the complexity and versatility of the scapula and its relationship to the shoulder, spine, and ribs. This practical course engages the participant to consider the variety of mechanical scapular contributions and the impact on stability, mobility, strength, and power of the upper extremity. July 16, 2022 Onsite! | |
| 8.0 CE contact hours (IL) | Details |
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