Considerations and clinical applications of mechanically assisted negative pressure therapy for orthopedic and oncologic populations - Recorded $0.00

Considerations and clinical applications of mechanically assisted negative pressure therapy for orthopedic and oncologic populations - Recorded

Considerations and clinical applications of mechanically assisted negative pressure therapy for orthopedic and oncologic populations - Recorded

Summary

In this course, Ken Johnson and Heather Prender from Johns Hopkins Hospital and Rehabilitation Network, discuss all facets of negative pressure therapy including clinical applications, indications, contraindications, precautions, coding and documentation. They also provide instruction for operating the LymphaTouch® negative pressure treatment device for enhancing rehabilitation.


Date Recorded:

April 23rd, 2019


Instructor:

Dr. Heather Pender and Ken Johnson

Ken is the director of outpatient rehabilitation therapy services for the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Johns Hopkins Rehabilitation Network.

The University of Buffalo graduate is also the administrator of the outpatient post-professional residency and fellowship programs for the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Ken’s clinical practice is primarily orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, managing soft tissue injuries prior to competition for professional, elite, and Olympic athletes. Ken has taught a variety of courses on physical therapy practice in 20 countries.

Heather completed her Master’s in Physical Therapy from St. Louis University in 2001 and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in 2014. She became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist in 2006 and LANA certified in 2008. She practices at the Johns Hopkins Rehabilitation Network clinic at Green Spring Station. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Heather is the Team Lead that oversees clinical operations at several locations around the Baltimore beltway.

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