Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Practitioner & Rehabilitation Therapist 2018

Orthopaedics for the Primary Care Practitioner and Rehabilitation Therapist Conference is organized by Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education, Inc (FORE) and will be held from Jul 20 - 22, 2018 at Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is 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 orthopedics. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Course Description:
This course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the most current diagnostic and treatment options in every orthopedic 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.

Course Objectives:
• 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

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.