Tendinopathy Rehabilitation: If One Size Fits All is Out, Then What?
DESCRIPTION
Tendinopathy presents an enormous clinical challenge due to high prevalence and chronic nature of the pathology. Exercise rehabilitation is considered to have the highest evidence for effectiveness as treatment, yet many patients struggle with pain and symptoms for a long time. During rehabilitation, questions arise in prescribing exercise (dosing and type of exercises) and in individualizing treatment plans. Response to treatment also varies between patients. This webinar aims to give an overview on how injury and exercise affects tendons, discuss the presence of subgroups of patients and how to individualize the treatments from initial injury to return to sport. The focus will be on lower extremity tendinopathies in general and Achilles tendinopathy specifically.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the evidence for various types of exercise treatments for patients
with tendinopathy - Identify the influence of activity level, age, metabolic and psychosocial factors on injury risk, treatment and recovery
- Apply the evidence from research on the topic of examination, and intervention to the individual patient with tendinopathy
- Discuss how multiple factors can contribute to tendon pain and function within a biopsychosocial model
- Develop an individualized rehabilitative plan of care for return to sport in patients with tendinopathy
INSTRUCTOR
Karin Gr?vare Silbernagel PT, ATC, PhD
AUDIENCE
Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physicians, Physician Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Occupational Therapists:
The Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 05732. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Physical Therapists:
This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Physicians:
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago DBA Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago DBA Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)?. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity..
DISCLOSURES
CME Leadership and Staff:
Ben Friedman, Director of CME - Has nothing to disclose.
Rebecca Bagdy, Executive Director, Academy - Has nothing to disclose.
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose.
Monica Rho, MD - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Karin Gr?vare Silbernagel PT, ATC, PhD
Financial: Receives grants from NIH NIAMS and American College of Rheumatology; receives honoraria from Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. Non-financial: No relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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