Online Education

23HT00125 – Physical Therapy and Comprehensive Care

December 1, 2023

5:00 PM Eastern, December 1, 2025
The estimated time to complete this activity is 45 minutes.

The purpose of this online learning module is to enable the learner to gain knowledge of the physical therapist’s role in providing comprehensive care at U.S. hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs), as well was the resources and opportunities available to physical therapists in the U.S. HTC Network.

The activity begins with a brief description of the U.S. hemophilia treatment center (HTC) network and the comprehensive care model utilized at these centers. It then introduces the Physical Therapy Working Group (PTWG) of the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation and resources available from this group, including recommendations on physical therapy evaluation elements as well as physical therapy treatment guidelines for bleeding disorder management. The activity also explains the physical therapist’s contribution to comprehensive care, including his or her role in helping patients select appropriate sports, physical activity, and employment.

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other health care providers who are involved with the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center, or HTC, network or otherwise engaged in comprehensive care and/or physical therapy management of individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

This activity assumes that the learner possesses fundamental knowledge of the musculoskeletal and neurological systems and a basic understanding of bleeding disorders and the comprehensive care model. Learners who do not meet these criteria may wish to complete the PartnersPRN activity, “Understanding Hemophilia,” prior to completion of this module on physical therapy and comprehensive care.

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to:

• Discuss the history of the U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) network and the components of the multidisciplinary comprehensive care model employed by HTCs
• Explain the role of the Physical Therapy Working Group in the U.S. HTC network and resources available from this group
• Name funding opportunities available to physical therapists working in the U.S. HTC network
• Recognize physical therapy as a key discipline in the multidisciplinary comprehensive care of people with bleeding disorders
• Identify Physical Therapy Working Group guidelines for the management of bleeding disorders and the essential components of various team members’ roles within the comprehensive clinic as prescribed by the Physical Therapy Working Group
• State the importance of sports and physical activity for persons with bleeding disorders and the physical therapist’s role in helping patients select appropriate activities
• Describe vocational considerations often discussed between the physical therapist and patient when treating persons with bleeding disorders

• Stacie Akins, PT, MHS
• Sherry Herman-Hilker, PT, MS
• Jennifer Newman, PT, MSPT

In order to receive continuing education credits, you must complete these steps prior to the activity expiration date.

• Read the Disclosure Information found in the To Dos section.
• Complete the learning activity
• Complete the evaluation
• Complete the post-test with a score of 70% or better
• Upon successful completion of the post-test your certificate of completion will be available to print or save

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

NURSES/NURSE PRACTITIONERS
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 0.75 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.

IPCE CREDIT
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 0.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

If you have any questions about this activity, please contact Brooke Hernandez in Indianapolis, IN, 463-238-1186 ext. 813 or via email at bhernandez@ihtc.org. For technical support please email support@partnersprn.org or open a ticket in the Partners Support Center.

• 2 gigabytes of RAM
• High-speed internet connection
Internet browser (current version) - Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Edge
• Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled in the browser

23HT00124 – Physical Therapy in the Care of Persons with Bleeding Disorders

December 1, 2023

5:00 PM Eastern, December 1, 2025
The estimated time to complete this activity is 90 minutes.

The purpose of this online learning module is to enable the learner to increase their knowledge on the musculoskeletal concerns, potential complications, and physical therapy management of bleeding disorders.

After providing a review of basic information about hemophilia and von Willebrand disease, this learning module describes signs and symptoms of hemophilic bleeding, the complications associated with recurrent bleeding, physical therapy interventions for acute and chronic musculoskeletal complications of hemophilia, and imaging techniques including X-ray, MRI, and musculoskeletal ultrasound, which may be used to assess musculoskeletal status in patients with bleeding disorders. 

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other health care providers who are involved with the federally recognized U.S. Hemophilia Treatment Center, or HTC, network or otherwise engaged in comprehensive care and/or physical therapy management of individuals with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

This activity assumes that the learner possesses fundamental knowledge of the musculoskeletal and neurological systems and a basic understanding of bleeding disorders and the comprehensive care model. Learners who do not meet these criteria may wish to complete the PartnersPRN activity, “Understanding Hemophilia,” prior to completion of this module on physical therapy and comprehensive care.

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to:

• Summarize basic information on the clinical picture of hemophilia and von Willebrand disease
• Identify signs and symptoms of acute and chronic musculoskeletal bleeding including hemarthroses and muscle bleeding
• Recognize the complications of recurrent hemarthroses including chronic synovitis, cartilage destruction, and hemophilic arthropathy
• Discuss physical therapy interventions for acute bleeding events and chronic musculoskeletal complications of bleeding disorders and how the multidisciplinary team can help implement these strategies to improve patient outcomes
• Recall imaging techniques and their use to assess musculoskeletal status in patients with bleeding disorders

• Stacie Akins, PT, MHS
• Sherry Herman-Hilker, PT, MS
• Jennifer Newman, PT, MSPT

In order to receive continuing education credits, you must complete these steps prior to the activity expiration date.

• Read the Disclosure Information found in the To Dos section.
• Complete the learning activity
• Complete the evaluation
• Complete the post-test with a score of 70% or better
• Upon successful completion of the post-test your certificate of completion will be available to print or save

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Partners in Bleeding Disorders Education Program. University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

NURSES/NURSE PRACTITIONERS
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 1.5 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.

IPCE CREDIT
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

If you have any questions about this activity, please contact Brooke Hernandez in Indianapolis, IN, 317-871-0011 ext. 813 or via email at bhernandez@ihtc.org. For technical support please email support@partnersprn.org or open a ticket in the Partners Support Center.

• 2 gigabytes of RAM
• High-speed internet connection
Internet browser (current version) - Firefox, Safari, Chrome, or Edge
• Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled in the browser