The goal of this program is to provide physical therapists with an overview of osteoarthritis of the knee and evidence-based interventions that can diminish pain, enhance function, and, in some cases, prevent the need for total knee arthroplasty.

When you complete this module, you will be able to:

• Understand and discuss the epidemiology of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.
• Discuss nonsurgical and surgical options for individuals with knee OA related to current evidence surrounding those options, including physical therapy treatment approaches
• Discuss the relationship and benefits of weight management related to knee OA and how physical therapy intervention can assist in weight reduction

Approval Information

Gannett Healthcare Group is an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from October 21, 2009 to October 21, 2012.

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas for the period of 1/1/2010 through 12/31/2012. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

As of 4/5/10, Gannett Education is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approved reviewer and provider of continuing competency courses for the state of California.

Gannett Education was approved as a provider of continuing education by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (provider no. 09-0215-001PR) from March 8, 2009 through March 8, 2010.

This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 07S1182, expiration date 10/12/08; approval no. 08S1261, expiration date 10/28/09; approval no. 09S1581, expiration date 10/28/10), the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CW80011568, expiration date 12/31/08; CM90013193, expiration date 12/31/09; approval no. CM100015262, expiration date 12/31/10), the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 42525A, expiration date 12/10/08; approval no. 44747A, expiration date 12/10/09), and the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 538-2007, expiration date 1/31/10; approval no. 291-2010 for 2/1/10 to 1/31/12). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 359-2673, expiration date 12/1/09; approval no. 437.3196 for 2/1/2010 to 2/1/2011). According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act (section 13460.61) published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 50 percent of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded of this course are designated for self-study CE credit.

Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.