Paul Reuteman, PT, DPT, MHS, OCS, ATCClinical Professor

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Program of Physical Therapy

La Crosse, WI

Staff Physical TherapistGundersen Health System

Onalaska, WI

Program DirectorSpecialized Physical Therapy Education

Orthopedic Residency ProgramLa Crosse, WI

POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERIES

Cervical and Lumbar Spine

Independent Study Course 27.1.4

CONTINUING PHYSICAL THERAPY EDUCATION

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