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Mastering the Hip With OA: Deep Dive Into the New APTA's Framework for Clinical Excellence

Wed, Jul 22nd, 2026

7:00pm – 9:00pm US Eastern Time

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Event Details

Wed, Jul 22nd, 2026

7:00pm – 9:00pm US Eastern Time

(4:00pm – 6:00pm US Pacific Time)

2 CE Hours

Live Event

Profession Group

Physical Health

About the Event

Is your hip OA toolkit truly up to date? In late 2024 and early 2025, the APTA Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy introduced significant revisions to the Hip Osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Guideline, redefining best practice for today’s clinician. These updates elevate dry needling to a high‑level intervention, refine expectations for therapeutic exercise dosing, and clarify which traditional modalities should be deprioritized based on current evidence. This course distills those changes into clear, clinically relevant guidance so you can confidently align your care with the most current standards.

In this live interactive 2‑hour course, you’ll learn how to implement the updated CPG recommendations with precision and purpose. Participants will develop skill in tailoring manual therapy techniques—such as high‑force long‑axis distraction—based on individual hip morphology, apply evidence‑linked exercise dosing strategies, and make informed decisions about adjunct treatments. You’ll leave with practical, immediately actionable strategies designed to improve patient outcomes and elevate the value of care you deliver in the clinic starting tomorrow.

Live Event

This live online event will be held as a Zoom Webinar. Attendees will have the option to interact through features such as the Chat and Q&A, but cameras and microphones will not be enabled.

Live Event Instructor

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS

Dr. Theresa Schmidt PT,DPT,OCS,LMT,CEAS of Educise.com is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist PT, Expert Consultant, educator, massage therapist, hypnotherapist and author in private practice at Educise PC Health & Wellness in NH. She is a Clinical Specialist in the Pain program at New Hampshire VA. She received her DPT at UNE., served as faculty in PT and massage programs and presented for International Fascia Research Congress, APTA, AMTA, AOTA, NASA, Johns Hopkins, and Cleveland Clinics. She focuses on hands-on natural solutions to pain and mobility problems integrating manual therapy, precision exercise, functional training and alternative medicine approaches. Her engaging seminars inspire clinicians with practical tools they can apply immediately for measurable results clients rave about.

Target Audience

This live interactive is intended for Physical Health professionals, including physical therapists and occupational therapies. It is appropriate for beginner levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

1 Utilize the revised 2025 hip OA diagnostic framework to enhance the accuracy of your physical examination.
2 Apply advanced manual techniques, including high-force distraction, tailored to the structural anatomy of the individual hip.
3 Prescribe precise exercise dosages that align with the 2025 standards for frequency and duration.
4 Apply standardized physical performance measures and client-reported outcomes to establish an occupational profile, explicitly linking lower extremity impairments to limitations in meaningful daily occupations.

Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. (n.d.). Published CPGs. https://www.orthopt.org/content/publications/pub-cpg

Arnold, M. J. (2025). Hip osteoarthritis: Guidelines from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. American Family Physician, 111(1), 90–91. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2025/0100/practice-guidelines-hip-osteoarthritis.html

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. (2023). Management of osteoarthritis of the hip: Evidence-based clinical practice guideline. https://www.aaos.org/oahcpg2

American Occupational Therapy Association. (n.d.). Outcomes. Retrieved June 1, 2026, from https://www.aota.org/practice/domain-and-process/outcomes

Grimaldi, A. (2025, December 23). 12 of 12 top hip papers of 2025: APTA clinical practice guidelines for Ax & Mx of hip osteoarthritis: 2025 update. Dr Alison Grimaldi. https://dralisongrimaldi.com/blog/clinical-practice-guidelines-for-hip-osteoarthritis/

Koc Jr, T. A., Cibulka, M., Enseki, K. R., Gentile, J. T., MacDonald, C. W., Kollmorgen, R. C., & Martin, R. L. (2025). Hip Pain and Mobility Deficits—Hip Osteoarthritis: Revision 2025: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 55(11), CPG1-CPG31.

Koc, T. A., Jr., Cibulka, M., Enseki, K. R., Gentile, J. T., MacDonald, C. W., Kollmorgen, R. C., & Martin, R. L. (2025). Hip pain and mobility deficits—hip osteoarthritis: Revision 2025. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 55(11), CPG1–CPG31. https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2025.0301

Kolasinski, S. L., Neogi, T., Hochberg, M. C., Oatis, C., Guyatt, G., Block, J., Callahan, L., Copenhaver, C., Dodge, C., Felson, D., Gellar, K., Harvey, W. F., Hawker, G., Herzig, E., Kwoh, C. K., Nelson, A. E., Samuels, J., Scanzello, C., White, D., ... Reston, J. (2020). 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation guideline for the management of osteoarthritis of the hand, hip, and knee. Arthritis & Rheumatology, 72(2), 220–233. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.41142

Mihevc, Š., & Galof, K. (2025). Establishing Community-Based Mental Health Services: The Role of Occupational Therapists and Key Challenges. Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing, 62, 469580251336902. https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580251336902

Stern, B. Z., Siegel, P., & Hunter, E. G. (2025). Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Nonoperative Management of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79(5), 7905397010.

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American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

2 CEU hours

Eligible until Jul 22nd, 2026

CE Learning Systems, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course activity approval ID# 16416. This Distance Learning–Interactive activity is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

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Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)

2 CE credit hours

Eligible until Jul 22nd, 2026

CE Learning Systems is an accredited provider by the California Board of Physical Therapy. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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Florida Board of Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours

20-1381939

Eligible until Jul 22nd, 2026

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315. FLBPT Approval Number: 1381939

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Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (FBOT)

2 CE credit hours

20-1381939

Eligible until Jul 22nd, 2026

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315

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Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours

20-1381939

Eligible until Jul 22nd, 2026

Impact CE, a service of CE Learning Systems, is approved by the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (Provider # 50-315).

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New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (NJTPTE)

2 CE credit hours

Eligible until Jul 22nd, 2026

This activity has been approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for credit hours for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number

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New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours

Eligible until Jul 22nd, 2026

CE Learning Systems (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

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New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy (NYSED BOT)

2 CE credit hours

Eligible until Jul 22nd, 2026

CE Learning Systems (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

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Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board - Physical Therapy (OTPTAT)

2 CE credit hours

Eligible until Jul 22nd, 2026

This activity is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for PTs and PTAs. OPTA approval number 26S1885.

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Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

2 CE credit hours

Eligible until Jul 22nd, 2026

This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. APS # 2805075TX. Accreditation Period: 6/1/25-5/31/28

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Event Agenda

Agenda times are listed in US Eastern Time. That is 3 hours later than US Pacific Time. The event starts at 4:00pm US Pacific Time.

7:00–7:20 PM ET — Introduction & Diagnostic Shifts: Beyond Imaging: Adopting the latest American College of Radiology (ACR) criteria for appropriate imaging pathways. Standardized Examination: Integrating the core set of physical performance measures (e.g., 30-sec chair stand, TUG, 6MWT) and self-reported outcomes (WOMAC, HOOS, PROMIS).

7:20–7:55 PM ET — High-Impact Interventions, Manual Therapy & Dry Needling: Manual Therapy Refined: Utilizing MWM and high-force distraction; adjusting force amplitude based on bony morphology and tissue irritability. The Dry Needling Addition: Practical application for Grades II–III hip OA; targeting the iliopsoas, rectus femoris, and gluteals for short-term gains.

7:55–8:25 PM ET — Exercise Prescription & Dosing Mastery: Personalized Loading: Moving from generic protocols to individualized strengthening, flexibility, and aquatic therapy. Evidence-Based Dosing: Analyzing the new 30–120 minute session parameters to maximize functional outcomes.

8:25–8:45 PM ET — Comprehensive Patient Management: Education & Self-Management: Utilizing internet-based pain coping skills training as a Grade B evidence-based adjunct. Collaborative Weight Loss: Strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration to support 5–7.5% body-weight reduction.

8:45–9:00 PM ET — Conclusion & Clinical Implementation: Summary of Changes: Quick reference for what to keep, what to add, and what to stop (e.g., therapeutic ultrasound downgrade). Q&A Session: Direct application of guidelines to complex patient cases.

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