We know exercise is key for fall prevention and wellness for older adults. Physical therapists have the skills and passion to lead such programs in our communities. Even virtually, there is substantial evidence supporting virtual group exercise for” under-active older adults”. We can help folks come back from illnesses, and hospitalizations, by helping them integrate exercise into their daily lives. But how often do patients leave their PT outpatient, inpatient, SNF or hospital setting with a list of exercises that are meant to help maintain PT goals and prevent further frailty? Sadly, the evidence shows these efforts are not effective — Even with pictures and photos!
Dr. Susan Musicant will show you how to help “under-active older adults”, frequently very fearful of falling, perhaps recently discharged from your PT program into an active ongoing exercise routine from their homes. You can create community, lessen isolation and depression — and educate about the how and why to establish an ongoing exercise program even virtually. Learn how to use music, breathing exercises, a positive social environment to “do the impossible”. Get “under- active older folks” off the couch!
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Analyze the components of a community-based exercise program done virtually.
- Find music to address different aspects of exercise needs.
- Use musical phrasing and rhythm to enhance exercise performance.
- Describe the nuts and bolts of the intake process for new participants and for participants with issues affecting participation.
- Comprehensively assess the progress and safety of a community exercise program.
- Demonstrate how to help participants “own” the program and/or move on to another ongoing exercise regimen.
- Develop a community relationship to gain a constituency of participants reaching into outpatient, hospital, acute rehab settings, and community elder support programs.
- The overview introduction —How and why did GYZO (“Get-Your-Zoom-On”) start? Explain basic one hour format: 30 minutes
- Let’s try it, together. Tie your shoes. Sit on an armless chair. Get a 5’ piece of resistance band, if at hand. And 2 small hand weights (water bottles or cans or soup work): 60 minutes
- The tools: Music: — musical phrasing, rhythm, mood. Creating community with warmth, inclusiveness. Teaching principles —posture, types of exercise, frequency, etc. Teaching importance Fall prevention, improved mood, improved sleep, etc. 30 minutes
- Goals: Connect with community support systems for fall prevention for older adults. What and where are these community support systems How to become integral and known to these community efforts. 30 minutes
- Sustain and grow your program. Reimbursement. Recognition. 30 minutes
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 3 contact hours of educational activity (3 CEUs or 0.3 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the Live Webinar.
Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in OK, NY, IL, CA, TX, NM, and KY and this Recorded Webinar provides 3 contact hours of continuing education. This course is approved for PTs/PTAs for 3 contact hours in LA, OH, FL, MD, and NJ. This course meets the guidelines for approval in NC, TN, CT, ID, IO, KS, ME, MA, NH, NE, SC, SD. This course is accepted for CEUs in: AK, AL, AR, DE, GA, HA, IN, MI, MT, ND, OR, PA, RI, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA. Please verify the individual licensing board’s rules regarding allowable hours for recorded/online education.
Great Seminars and Books is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. distance learning interactive and distance learning independent course is offered at 0.3 CEUs (3 contact hours), intermediate educational level, for categories of OT Service Delivery. Course Approval # 8917. This The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification.
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3 Contact Hours - $99.00
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Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.
March 16, 2024 – 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST – $99.00
A post-test will be given at the end of the Webinar. A post-test score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved. You will receive a certificate of completion for 3 contact hours.