Active Initiatives - Optimizing Hip and Knee Function for OA and Hip/Knee Replacements
MTAM
Tera Mezynski, Kerry Carlson
Zoom Room
10 Core Credits
MTAM Member Price $299.00+GST Non-Member Price $329.00+GST
Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Are you finding more of your clients are struggling with hip and knee pain? 1 in 5 Canadians are diagnosed with osteoarthritis with 1/3 before the age of 45! Younger people who are still active in the workforce or in sports are having joint replacement surgeries. You’ve probably noticed they are coming to you sooner because of shorter hospital stays and less time spent in rehabilitation clinics. Massage therapists are KEY professionals who can help their clients along the continuing of care: from early osteoarthritis, to post-op joint management.
Watch the intro video https://vimeo.com/1156963261?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Self-Paced, 8-hour course
Tera Mezynski, B(Sc) Kinesiology, M(Sc) Physical Therapy
Tera is a physiotherapist who has worked in the healthcare industry for over 15 years in all settings including hospital, private practice, and exercise rehabilitation. Tera has extensive training in lower limb arthroplasty and has helped develop surgical pathways. Neuromuscular exercise, muscle patterning, and exercise prescription are some of her areas of expertise and passion. Tera’s presentation style and knowledge are empowering, and her enthusiasm is contagious, whether the workshop is self-paced or live.
Kerry Carlson, B(Sc) Physiology, B(Sc) Physical Therapy
Kerry has over 25+ years of experience in all areas of physical therapy, including injury rehabilitation and health promotion. Kerry believes that a little movement throughout the day goes a long way and that small changes can significantly improve our health. Kerry has a gift for developing programs for 1:1 or group for osteoarthritis, balance, cognition, and dual tasking that are second to none. She is an unbelievable presenter who shares her knowledge of research in such a way that you can't help but be drawn in and enthused. Join Kerry and you'll leave with a sense of energy and readiness to implement what you've learned.
Self-Paced, 8-hour course *(limited access) + 2-hour live virtual Q&A session
Course Details
- 8 hr self paced online course (March 17-June 15, 2026)
- 2 hr live virtual session with both instructors with Q and A (June 16, 2026)
- Excellent exercise handouts for your clients
- One year access to course material
What You Will Learn:
- The latest total joint surgical procedures for knee and hip replacements
- What exactly is osteoarthritis and how it’s not simply “wear and tear”
- What are controllable and uncontrollable risk factors in the progression of osteoarthritis
- What “misconceptions” do your clients have about their hip and knee pain?
- What are the most effective prehab/posthab exercises?
- How you can help correct common muscle imbalances and prevent dislocation in your clients
- How to improve gait in your clients with osteoarthritis or hip/knee replacements.
- What is the "wrap around your glut" technique?
- How YOU are the health professional who can help your clients THRIVE with osteoarthritis!
Handouts include:
- Level 1 and level 2 Client exercise handout. Streamline your implementation of Part 1: Optimizing Hip and Knee Function content with these 2 handouts to motivate your clients and keep their technique consistent with detailed cues. 2 formats for each program and tracking form.
- Key points handout of all information discussed in self paced course
2 hour Live Virtual Session
- Instructors discuss content covered in self paced module
- Instructors answer questions submitted by registrants
- This session will be recorded for any registrants that are unable to attend
- Noon CST on Tuesday June 16/26
- This session is offered using the zoom platform.
*No refund after registration closed date of March 15, 2026
A full refund will be given to anyone cancelling 7 or more days before the course start date(March 15, 2026). A 50% refund will apply to any cancellation between 3 and 6 days before a course. Cancellations made WITHIN 72 hours or no shows will not be refunded. (Consideration will always be given to extenuating circumstances).