Flexibility, posture, strength are major domains of rehabilitation for everyone, however they are crucial aspects of a complete program for older adults. This course will give you the latest evidence-based information on these domains as they relate to older adults. You will learn how to effectively evaluate and treat flexibility, posture, and strength for your patients age 65 and older. There is also a segment on recognizing, evaluating, and treating arthritis in older adults.
What participants are saying . . .“Loved watching the clinician work with a real patient.”
“So great to Have the visuals and being able to walk through it step by step.”
“Great information for low level patients in acute care to have a better outcome in less time with patients due to workload.”
“A lot of great information and tools that you can start using with your patients right away. The presenter was very engaging.”
Flexibility and the older adult (30 minutes)
Strength changes with age (30 minutes)
Posture assessment and treatment (30 minutes)
Arthritis and older adults (30 minutes)
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to
- Assess postural deficits and design an effective intervention
- Appropriately measure flexibility in older adults and develop a stretching program
- Discuss evidence-based strength training for older adults
- Compare and contrast osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis as it presents itself in older adults
Instructional Methods of this RECORDED WEBINAR
A recorded webinar is a video course that was recorded from a previously given LIVE Webinar. It is delivered over the Internet to your computer. You will be able to see, hear and listen to the course presenter. This type of webinar will utilize previously recoreded instruction, demonstrative videos, power point slides and more. You will not have the opportunity to ask questions during the seminar as it is recorded. A comprehensive handout will be made available to you after you register for the webinar. The written content used in the presentation will also be made available to you for your personal use (Power Point Slides, Reference Materials etc.).
Financial Disclosure: The course speaker is a lecturer for GREAT Seminars. He/she receives payment from GREAT Seminars for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial Disclosure: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service.
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 2 contact hours of educational activity (2 CEUs or 2.0 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the Recorded Webinar.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: This course is not approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
PHYSICAL THERAPY:
This course is approved by APTA Arkansas for 2 contact hours. Approval # APTA-AR 2721. No expiration.
This course is approved for PTs and PTAs in California for 3 contact hours by GREAT Seminars and Books, a Continuing Competency Approval Agency of the Physical Therapy Board of California. #GSB00044.
Great Seminars is a licensed Physical Therapy CE Sponsor with the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations, Division of Professional Regulation. License # 216000032. Exp. 9/30/26.
Great Seminars is an approved provider of continuing education with the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy. Exp. 12/31/26.
Great Seminars and Books is approved as a sponsor of continuing education for PTs and PTAs through the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Exp. 8/31/27.
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2805011TX & meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. Exp. 5/31/28.
Our courses also meet the guidelines for approval in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Please verify the individual licensing board’s rules regarding allowable hours for recorded/online education.
This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification. Any reference to or mention of state rules or regulations concerning continuing education requirements are true and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of print. If you have questions, please contact your board or regulating body.
If you do not see your state listed here, please email us at greatseminars@aol.com or give us a call at 877 794 7328.
2 Contact Hours - $72.00
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Educational Level:Intermediate
Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.