Course Code: REL-RTS-0-HIITTGP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Explain HIIT, including benefits based on research and key steps to implementation.
Determine who is appropriate for HIIT.
Identify what tools to use to ensure the patient is working at the highest level that is safe for them.
Outline:
Introduction
What Is High-Intensity Interval Training? (2:08)
Why Are We Talking About HIIT? Research and Benefits (3:19)
Individualizing High-Intensity Activity (8:33)
High Intensity: Definition and Measurement (10:35)
Moderate Intensity: Definition (13:20)
High Intensity and Recovery Intervals: Research Framework (14:10)
Individualizing Interval Ratios Based on Patient Presentation (19:29)
Which Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale to Use (21:07)
Is HIIT Safe for All Ages? (22:37)
What About People with Cardiovascular Disease and Comorbidities? (28:27)
How to Implement HIIT and Ensure Patient Safety (30:40)
How to Use Heart Rate to Calculate Intensity (36:47)
What About METs? (42:03)
Signs, Symptoms, and Recovery: What to Look For (46:28)
Patient Feedback (50:31)
Final Thoughts (52:17)
Subject Matter Expert: J. Kele Murdin PT., MPT, GCS, GTCCS
Ms. Murdin received her Master’s in Physical Therapy from Wichita State University in 2000. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. In 2016, she received the credential of Geriatric Trained and Certified Clinical Specialist from Great Seminars and Books. She is active as a State Advocate for the APTA Geriatric Section and serves as the current chair of the Geriatric Special Interest Group of APTA Washington State. In 2019 she received “Physical Therapist of the Year Award” from the APTA Washington State Chapter and was selected as the Centennial Scholar from the same chapter. Ms. Murdin’s passion for her profession is mirrored by a passion for cycling, laughter, and her family.
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: Athletic Trainers; 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.