Name: Lower Extremity Vessel Disorders (VTE - DVT/PE and PAD), lab included
Start: 2026-10-10T13:40:00-0600
End: 2026-10-10T16:00:00-0600

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Lower Extremity Vessel Disorders (VTE - DVT/PE and PAD), lab included

Saturday October 10, 2026 1:40pm - 4:00pm MDT

This course will cover two very important clinical disorders of the vascular tree of the lower extremity; Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) which includes Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (DVT/PE) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). DVT is one of the more common and potentially serious vascular disorders seen in patients who are hospitalized and receiving physical therapy. This course will address the pathophysiological changes that lead to DVT and describe factors that place certain people at high risk for developing DVT and the potential for PE. Differential diagnosis and utilization of reliable and valid clinical scales will be covered. This portion of the course will culminate in a discussion of how physical therapists can make clinical decisions about when to contact another healthcare provider or begin ambulation or implement other interventions in patients who experience an acute episode of DVT or PE.

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) affects primarily the lower extremity and is the accumulation of fibrous fatty (atherosclerotic) lesions that occlude the lumen of the vessel. With progression of this disorder symptoms of peripheral ischemia may include intermittent claudication, ischemic rest pain, ulceration and possibly amputation. Differential diagnosis utilizing valid and reliable techniques will be covered. This portion of the course will culminate in a demonstration of an ankle/brachial (ABI) test of how physical therapists can make clinical decisions about when to contact another healthcare provider or implement interventions.Upon completion of this course, the participant will:

Explain the pathophysiology of VTE (DVT & PE) and PAD.
List the risk factors for DVT and PAD.
Identify the signs/symptoms of DVT, PE, and PAD.
Explain the usefulness (validity) of clinical tests for determining risk of a DVT/PE and PAD.
Explain when it is appropriate to treat these vessel disorders and the efficacy of the treatment.

Speakers

Steven Tepper, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Dr. Steven Tepper is president of Rehab Essentials Inc, a conduit for post-professional DPT and OTD programs at University of Montana and three hybrid entry-level DPT programs. He earned his BS in physical therapy and a PhD in experimental pathology from the University of Maryland... Read More →

Saturday October 10, 2026 1:40pm - 4:00pm MDT

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APTA Montana Primary Care Conference

Steven Tepper, PT, PhD, FAPTA

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APTA Montana Primary Care Conference

Steven Tepper, PT, PhD, FAPTA

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