Sex Anomaly and Mental Disorder Comorbidities
Physical therapy patients present with a wide variety of comorbidities, including Sex Anomalies and Mental Disorders. To provide holistic physical therapy, physical therapists must consider the impact of these and all comorbidities. Examples of sex anomaly disorders this course examines are Klinefelter's syndrome, androgen insensitivity syndrome, congenital malformations of genital organs. Examples of mental disorder comorbidites are abuse of non-dependence producing substances; neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders (such as body dysmorphia); mood disorders; disorders of adult personality and behavior including gender identity disorder of childhood, transsexualism and Munchausen syndrome by proxy).
- Continuing Education Hours: 22
- Format: Live webinar
- Open to the following clinicians: PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP, MD. NP, PA, RN, LPN, LCSW, LMHC.
- A physical therapist (PT) performs a safety evaluation of the elderly Putnam County resident in his/her home.
- Following the assessment, the PT educates the patient and his/her caregiver(s) in fall prevention and home safety.
Weight Managment
- A physical therapist (PT) examines the client's body composition and fitness status, including his/her exercise and nutritional habits.
- Following the examination, the PT educates the client in nutrition, exercise, and weight (body composition) management.
- Cost: $150 first hour, $100 each additional hour.
