The World Health Organization has coined the years 2000-2010 the “Bone and Joint Decade.” Joint arthroplasty is expected to double by the year 2020.The rise in joint replacement surgery coupled with advances in cutting edge surgical techniques such as Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS) and less invasive procedures has allowed the Orthopedist the ability for precise alignment and sparring of tissue.The question for us as clinicians is: Are we educationally ready to provide current and progressive rehabilitation for the rising joint replacement population? The joint replacement patient today is quite different than the traditional patient we all learned about in school.We learned all those precautions and restrictions with the ultimate goal being to rehabilitate in order for the patient to dress, groom and perform self-care. Today the “Baby Boomer” joint replacement patient has a higher expectation out of their rehabilitation provider.Today’s “Boomers” want to use their “new and bionic” prosthesis to get down on the floor and play with the grandkids, ski and hike.Their desire to remain active has rehab implications for clinicians in all settings.Understanding modern technology and being able to confidently communicate that to the patient is extremely important in the total care of the patient.

This highly interactive seminar will provide the attendee the evidenced-based knowledge to answer those often on-the-spot questions by our patients such as “what should I not do?” or “when can I hike or play tennis again?” Also examined will be surgery from traditional to cutting edge, in addition to evidenced-based rehab and return to activity guidelines.This one of a kind seminar is a MUST for all clinicians who work with total joint patients.

- Discover the latest surgical joint replacement techniques, such as

Computer Assisted Surgery, tissue sparring, resurfacing and minimally invasive procedures

- Grasp the rehab implications as they apply to the latest orthopedic surgery for joint arthroplasty

- Ascertain the most evidenced-based info on topics such as CPM, NMES and pre-operative therapy

- Examine when it is safe for your patients to resume swimming, biking, hiking and other sports after a total hip, knee or shoulder arthroplasty

- Uncover and participate in fun and intra-active functional rehabilitation exercises that facilitate return of ROM, gait and overall function in an effective and efficient manner

JOHN W.O’HALLORAN, MSPT, OCS,ATC, CSCS, cert MDT, is a licensed Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer with over 23 years of experience in the field of rehabilitation. He is a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. Currently, Mr.O’Halloran is a director of physical therapy/sports medicine at Southeastern Orthopedics in Greensboro, North Carolina and co-owner of GOSMC Properties, LLC, and owner of O’Halloran Consulting, LLC, in Summerfield,North Carolina. Mr.O’Halloran has been a speaker for Cross Country Education for several years.He has also worked in a variety of settings including universities and hospitals.Mr.O’Halloran is a former orthopedic instructor at the physical therapy assistant program at Guilford Technical Community College in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 1999, he became credentialed with the McKenzie Institute in the mechanical diagnosis and treatment of the spine.Mr.O’Halloran is also a certified Functional Capacity Evaluator in the Blankenship Method. His unique evaluation and treatment skills make him a sought-after clinical instructor for physical therapy and athletic training topics.He has spoken both locally and internationally on topics such as sports-specific rehabilitation of the shoulder, spine rehabilitation and treatment of foot and ankle injuries.Mr. O’Halloran has studied orthopedic and sports therapy abroad in Australia and New Zealand. His post graduate work has included manipulative therapy. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Temple University. His wide range of clinical experience combined with his extensive knowledge in the fiscal management of physical therapy outpatient rehabilitation services make him a very knowledgeable and skilled instructor.Visit his website at:www.johnoseminars.com.