Improving Thoracic Kyphosis: Prevention and Treatment of Vertebral Fractures in Patients with Osteoporosis

December 6, 2025 – 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

Learn how to reduce your patient’s thoracic kyphosis and treat patients with vertebral fractures based on the best evidence.  Keeping current with the latest research to guide evidence-based practice is especially important when working with the osteoporotic patient.   We will discuss new information on loading the spine appropriately to prevent further loss of bone density which is imperative for the patient with osteoporosis. Inactivity and protective behaviors are disastrous for the older adult with previous fractures, declining balance, bone and muscle strength.  Rehabilitation practitioners are in the prime position to guide the patient with vertebral compression fractures toward safe and effective exercise.   You will come away from the course with the best exercises to include in your patient’s exercise program at their next treatment session!

Research on exercise for reduction of kyphosis and fracture prevention –1 hour

Treatments and manual therapy for patients with vertebral fractures – .25 hours

Exercise strength progressions for the frail older adult with thoracic kyphosis or vertebral fracture – .5 hours

Safely loading the spine with osteoporosis or previous vertebral fracture  – .75 hours

Review and Q&A – .5 hour

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

  1. Discuss the latest research on treatment and exercise for thoracic kyphosis or vertebral fracture.
  2. Apply the best treatment approach for reducing thoracic kyphosis.
  3. Prescribe the appropriate levels of strength progressions to load the spine safely to prevent vertebral bone loss.
  4. Perform and teach the 5 best exercises to incorporate in the kyphotic or osteoporotic patient’s program.

EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: A certificate of attendance for 3 contact hours of educational activity (3 CEUs or 3.0 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 Live Webinar provides 3 contact hours of continuing education. Have applied for CEU Approval for PTs/PTAs in FL, NJ, LA, MD, OK, and OH. 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.

Have applied for approval with AOTA. 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, please give our office a call at 877 794 7328.

WEBINAR 

A webinar is live, interactive video course delivered over the Internet to your computer. You will be able to see, hear and interact with the course presenter.  This live, webinar will utilize live instruction, demonstrative videos, power point slides and more. You will have an opportunity to ask questions during the seminar. A comprehensive handout will be made available to you after you register for the webinar. In many courses, demonstrative video will be used to further enhance your learning experience. All 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: Sherri R. Betz, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA, NCPT is a lecturer for GREAT Seminars. 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.

Your Instructor

Sherri R. Betz,, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA, NCPT

December 6, 2025 - 12:00pm-3:00pm EST - $99.00

Accessing the Live Webinar:
You will receive a separate email closer to December 9 which will contain the link to the Live Zoom Webinar. You will also be able to find the link on the course page. You will be asked to provide a username and password to access this page when you register. In order to verify that your device works with Zoom you may click here to test your device.
Accessing Course Materials/Handouts:
When registering you will be asked to provide a username and password and then you will receive an email with the information to access the online course page where you will receive these materials as well as take your tests and receive your certificate.
Course Format: Live Webinar
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Instructional Level:Intermediate
Refund Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $25 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date or if any of the course materials are downloaded.
Criteria for Completion:

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.