Terry Rzepkowski – 3-Day: Intensive Orthopedic Conference
- Faculty:
- Terry Rzepkowski
- Duration:
- 16 Hours 7 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Apr 04, 2017
Description
Outline
OUTLINE: DAY 1
Assessment of the Orthopedic joint patient
- Application of orthopedic special tests and their findings
- Correlation of special test findings with diagnostic imaging results
- Rehabilitation options with consideration of:
- Conservative therapies, function and pain level, surgical options, physical co-morbidities, and relative bone density
Video presentations of surgical procedures Including
- Shoulder arthroscopic procedures: SAD, RTC repair, SLAP and Bankart repair
- Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA)
- Reverse TSA
- Radiograph assisted Total Elbow Arthroplasty
- Practice in donning and doffing of UE immobilizers
OUTLINE: DAY 2
Actual patient video presentations of surgical procedures:
- Hip Arthroscopic procedures: FAI and Acetabular labral repair
- Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), conventional posterior and lateral approaches
- Anterior THA and THA revision
- Knee Arthroscopic procedures: Partial menisectomy, meniscal repair, bio ingrowth cartilage
- Total Knee replacement (TKA) conventional and sub vastus, uni & bi compartment
- The future of joint replacement with custom implants, computerized and robotic assisted hip, knee and ankle replacement
Acute post-op recovery:
- Discharge planning: New 2016 Guidelines for Total joints
- Acute Rehab / Skilled Nursing / Home which is the right choice in terms of accessibility, assistance, activity restrictions, and length of time
- Pain management, opioid tolerance and opioid induced constipation (OIC)
- Use of cold recirculator units and cold compression devices
- Active and passive TED strategies
- Demonstration of TED hose application
- Wound Care / Infection Prevention
- Demonstration of PICO dressing
- Demonstration of point of care PT/INR
- Selection and adjustment of assistive devices with instruction in proper usage for support
OUTLINE: DAY 3
Treatment sessions for the acute through the subacute phase of recovery
- Shoulder: Active proximal scapular exercise and cervical stretching techniques with permissible distal UE
- Hip: Immediate post-op exercises and progressions for the conventional and anterior approach, including transfer considerations
- Knee: Immediate post-op exercises and progressions for the conventional and subvastus approach, including forms of stretching
Strategies of optimal function for out-patient and beyond
- Shoulder: Manual techniques to build proximal scapular stabilization and progression to rotator cuff strengthening
- Hip: Progression of core pelvic strengthening, proximal trunk stability, proprioceptive, balance, coordination activities, return of normal gait mechanics
- Knee: Progression of flexibility exercises, patellar mobilization, demonstration of patella femoral taping, the importance of proper footwear, proprioceptive, balance, coordination activities, return of normal gait mechanics
Faculty
Terry Rzepkowski, DPT, MS, BS Related seminars and products: 12
Dr. Terry L Rzepkowski, DPT, MS, BS, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with specialization in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Throughout his 37-year career, he has specialized in Orthopedics, specifically: Musculoskeletal out-patient rehab as an independent private practitioner, Total Joint Replacement Surgery, and Sports Medicine. A professor in the Health Science department for Nova Southeastern University Terry provides instruction in Anatomy, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, and Neuro anatomy; Terry has extensive knowledge in relating the complexities of the Orthopedic joint replacement patient. Terry’s current clinical role as home care therapist working exclusively with orthopedic surgical patients in Tampa FL, provides a platform for staying abreast of the latest techniques and protocols utilized in joint care rehab. As a sought-after presenter, he enjoys sharing his knowledge with interdisciplinary audiences around the country. Terry has spoken professionally on shoulder, knee, and hip injuries with advances in orthopedic management.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Terry Rzepkowski is an Assistant Professor for Nova Southeastern University Tampa; and an Assistant Professor for South University Tampa. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Terry Rzepkowski is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
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