Course Code: REL-RTS-0-23POD14
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify what good sleep is and why it is important for overall health and best outcomes.
Identify the most common sleep disorders, their risk factors, signs and symptoms, and appropriate interventions.
Determine the role of physical therapy professionals in screening for and addressing sleep dysfunction.
Outline:
Introduction
Takeaways From Today’s Discussion (2:11)
Sleep Health: What It Means and It’s Importance (2:39)
Physical Therapy’s Role (6:00)
Insomnia (7:45)
The Importance of Having a Regular Sleep Schedule (11:14)
Sleep Science (15:34)
Are Naps Beneficial? (18:28)
Screening for Sleep Disturbances (20:26)
Strategies to Address Insomnia (21:22)
Sleep Apnea (32:13)
Restless Leg Syndrome (36:00)
Key Takeaways for the Clinician (41:24)
Practical Implementation Strategies for Patients (44:50)
Conclusion (50:25)
Subject Matter Expert: Wendy Farnen Price, PT, DPT, MS, WCS, DipACLM, NBC-HWC
Dr. Wendy Farnen Price is a licensed physical therapist, published author, educator, and speaker. She is board-certified in women’s health physical therapy, health coaching, Pilates, and Lifestyle Medicine. She is the founder of Healthcore Lifestyle Medicine, whose mission is to transform healthcare by integrating physical therapy, lifestyle medicine, and health coaching to make lasting health changes. Wendy is also the Founder and Chair of the Physical and Occupational Therapy Member Group of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. In 2022, Wendy was awarded a “Women Who Empower” Innovator Award from Northeastern University for her work to empower women to make healthy lifestyle changes.
Writer: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.