Older patients are a part of almost everyone’s case load and to get the best results with this population, therapists need new, evidence-based intervention approaches. The diagnosis of osteoporosis is common in the older population. Current evidence regarding osteoporosis will be presented, followed by examination and intervention techniques. Intervention strategies and progressions will be presented including modified joint mobilizations, stretching and therapeutic exercise techniques specifically for older persons with osteoporosis.
What participants are saying . . .“A course every PT needs to take to ensure their patients are safe while doing exercises.”
“Easy to follow, important data, comprehensive in a short course”
“The instructor was great. The visuals were very effective and they will learn new information that is very applicable.”
“Lot of information in a short and succinct manner”
- Background on Osteoporosis and how this diagnosis impacts rehabilitation (20 minutes)
- Evidence based examination of Osteoporosis (20 minutes)
- Evidence based interventions for Osteoporosis (20 minutes)
- Select evidence-based interventions and outcome measures for persons with osteoporosis
- Discuss intervention modifications to existing rehabilitation and note simple ways to incorporate manual techniques learned in the course into programs for osteoporosis.
- Comprehensively exam an older adult with osteoporosis.
- Design individualized rehabilitation program for osteoporosis.
- Compare, contrast and use innovative therapeutic exercises for osteoporosis based on the latest evidence.
Upon completion of the course, a certificate of completion for 1 contact hours of educational credit will be awarded.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Great Seminars Online (GSO) is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in CA, IL, NM, NY, OK, TX.
This course has received CE approval from the following state licensure boards or associations: none
This course meets the guidelines for CE approval in: CO, CT, ID, IA, KS, ME, NH, NE, SD.
This course has been accepted for CE credit by these states because it has been approved by another state’s board or association: AK, AL, AZ, DE, GA, HA, IN, KY, MA, MS, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA.
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
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1 Contact Hours - $39.00
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Educational Level:Intermediate
Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.