Western District Continuing Education: Considerations for the Athletic Patient: Blood Flow Restriction, Return to Play Testing, and More!

This course will provide the physical therapist considerations to enhance the outcomes for common impairments which occur in patients participating in sporting activities. We will discuss team-based care and the utilization of a standardized measurement tool when assisting in the decision making for return to play/activity. We will review and demonstrate blood flow restriction technique and discuss the role of activity analysis (via Bike Fitting/Running Analysis) in the care of athletic patients.

Speakers:  Greg Smith, PT, DPT, OCS, Darren Guffey, PT, DPT, CSCS, and Ryan Buteyn, PT, DPT