Osteoarthritis: Non-Surgical Options vs. Joint Replacement

Baby boomers and our active aging population are demanding alternatives to opioid and corticosteroids. 600,000 knee replacements are performed every year and continue to rise. Complications are real with over 25% of patients are still suffering from pain after the surgery. Progressive and practical non-surgical options should be the standard of care. Policy makers are requiring more non-surgical interventions to be performed before surgery. Learn how to add life to your patient’s years, not years to life.

This workshop will educate clinicians on use of CBD products, stem cell/regenerative injections, and rehabilitation options. Discussion about use of blood flow restriction (BFR) for strengthening will be included. Demonstrations of pain-relieving kinesiology taping techniques for knee and shoulder will be taught. Learn via demonstrations of simple and effective taping techniques. Immediately offering hope to your patients for non-surgical options and teach patients how to self-tape for pain reduction and improved functional activities.

Highlights

• Immediately improve your client’s knowledge of non-surgical options for joint pain and improve functional activities using practical treatment options; Use of CBD oil, stem cell/regenerative injections and rehabilitation explained
• Explain the 2 best and 2 worst exercises for UE and LEOA joint pain for active seniors
• Introduction of the use of blood flow restriction, (BFR), exercise protocols
• Practical and current strategies for functional deficits, you can use the next day
• Demonstrations for taping the shoulder and knee for pain reduction

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants