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Summary
According to recent data from 2020, the incidence and prevalence of osteoarthritis is catastrophic worldwide, primarily in economically developed countries such as Canada, the United States and Australia. Hip OA accounts for approximately 22% of all types of OA in these countries. With the significant aging of the population, hip OA will undoubtedly be one of the major medical diagnoses present in our patients within the next 10 years. It is therefore essential for health professionals to be well informed about hip osteoarthritis in order to manage your patients/clients who consult you for this condition.
Developed by Key Clinical Skills, this course is the most comprehensive and up-to-date continuing education course on hip OA available. This course is presented in 8 modules in the form of dictated presentations and supported by course notes. In addition, you will be able to download the A-STEP self-treatment exercise program and the complete document on complementary conservative management strategies.
You will also get explanatory sheets to give to your patients/clients.
Objectives
- Understand the structure, nutrition and function of articular cartilage
- Appreciate the current model of osteoarthritis pathogenesis
- Know the differential diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis
- Know be able to apply the current clinical practice guidelines to managing hip osteoarthritis
- Be familiar with the role of adjunctive interventions including; bracing, manual therapy and modalities
Course Content
Target professionals
Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner’s license or regulation. Continuing education courses should not be taken by people who are not licensed or regulated.This does not apply when they are part of a specific plan of care. By participating in this course, the participant agrees to respect his/her professional scope of practice.
