This presentation will provide an introduction to the biology of coronaviruses, emphasizing SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This will include the transmission and effects of infection and the disproportionate prevalence of disease in people of color. The presentation will also focus on COVID-19, the immune response, and will investigate increased mortality in communities of …

Presentation Handout Description: This presentation will provide an overview of the pathophysiology of COVID-19 and its effects on the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Medical management of COVID-19 and its implications for physical therapy management will be discussed. Following, physical therapy examination and treatment techniques for the cardiovascular and pulmonary system, including how to screen for …

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a composite of genital, urologic and sexual sequalae stemming from a hypoestrogenic state during the menopause transition. More than 50% of women experience symptoms of GSM post-menopause, negatively impacting quality of life issues regarding continence, sexual function and general well-being. Physical therapists trained in menopause-related conditions such as GSM …

Speaker: Cathy Ciolek, PT, DPT, GCS, President, Living Well With Dementia, LLC, Wilmington, DE Course Objectives: By the end of this presentation the learner will be able to: Discuss the ethical principles in health care Analyze case and professional examples for ethical dilemmas in everyday clinical practice Given scenarios, develop scripts for discussing ethical concerns with …