Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Practitioner and Rehabilitation Therapist 2016

Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Practitioner and Rehabilitation Therapist is organized by Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE) and would be held during Jul 22 - 24, 2016 at The Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater, Florida, United States Of America. This CME conference has been approved with 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Target Audience :
Primary care practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and any allied healthcare professional whose scope of practice or profession includes orthopaedics.

This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the most current diagnostic and treatment options in every orthopaedic subspecialty. A distinguished faculty will present recent advances in pediatrics, trauma, & fracture fixation, arthritis, joint reconstruction, sports related conditions, spine surgery, biologics, and physical therapy. Participants will be given ample time for interactive discussions, opportunities to interact with faculty, plus hands-on workshops. Objectives :
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to :
* Review common musculoskeletal ailments
* Discuss updates in treating common orthopaedic injuries
* Assess appropriate diagnostic imaging tests
* Evaluate indications for referral to a specialist with regard to hip & knee disorders
* Develop new approaches to relieve pain and improve function; specifically the painful shoulder
* Evaluate existing therapies to enhance treatment