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

2 CE Hours
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About the Course

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.

This course is based on the recorded webinar, Mastering the Hip With OA: Deep Dive Into the New APTA's Framework for Clinical Excellence created by Theresa A. Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS in 2026.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Originally presented as a live event Jul 22nd, 2026

Presenter

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.

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Target Audience

This course 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. 1 Utilize the revised 2025 hip OA diagnostic framework to enhance the accuracy of your physical examination.
  2. 2 Apply advanced manual techniques, including high-force distraction, tailored to the structural anatomy of the individual hip.
  3. 3 Prescribe precise exercise dosages that align with the 2025 standards for frequency and duration.
  4. 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.

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American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

2 CEU hours
Eligible until Jan 2nd, 2030
CE Learning Systems, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course activity approval ID# 16416. This Distance Learning–Independent 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 Dec 30th, 2030
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 Occupational Therapy (FBOT)

2 CE credit hours CE Broker logo 20-1404971
Eligible until Dec 31st, 2030
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 CE Broker logo 20-1404971
Eligible until Dec 31st, 2030
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 Jan 31st, 2028
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 16th, 2028
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 Dec 31st, 2030
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, 2027
This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for PTs and PTAs. OPTA approval number #####.
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Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until May 30th, 2028
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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