Resistance training is an integral component of therapeutic exercise. Put Some Muscle Into Ther Ex provides therapists with clinically challenging information on this often under utilized intervention for the geriatric population. Through dynamic lectures, audiovisuals, demonstrations, case applications, and a comprehensive handout, participants gain an updated understanding of the theory underlying resistance exercise, design and progression of training programs, and special considerations for resistance training in older patients. Interactive sessions offer the opportunity to learn and practice specific evaluation techniques including hand-held dynamometry and 1 RM strength testing for immediate implementation in the practice setting. Forums on specific resistance exercises allow therapists to perform, share and take home practical exercises for training the upper extremity, lower extremity, and trunk with a range of resistive exercise equipment. A synthesis of the precautions, contraindications, and program components provides participants with specific research based protocols for a myriad of diagnoses and functional limitations. Put Some Muscle Into Ther Ex provides a one-step update on resistance training that will jump start your patient outcomes.
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Identify common myths about geriatric resistance training
- List at least five benefits of resistance exercise for the older population
- Describe correct terminology for muscle physiology and the age-related changes impacting muscle function
- Be familiar with muscle assessment via the use of manual muscle testing, one repetition maximum, functional tests, and other objective measures
- Design, implement, evaluate, and modify effective resistance exercise programs to increase strength, power and muscle endurance confidently for the older population
- Determine when and how to advance resistance exercise programs
- Share creative resistance exercises for the upper extremity, lower extremity, and trunk
- Adapt evidence-based Ther Ex programs that utilize resistance training for patients with a variety of diagnoses and functional limitations
Day 1
9:00AM
- Introduction
- The Role of Mother Nature and Father Time
- Current concepts in muscle physiology
11:30AM Break
11:45AM
- Taking Stock: Muscle Strength, Power, and Endurance
- Age-related changes impacting muscle performance
1:30PM Lunch
2:30PM
- Measuring Up: Evaluating Muscle Performance
Lab 1: Evaluating Muscle Strength: 1 RM and HHD
- Taking Stock: Muscle Power
- Taking Stock: Muscle Endurance
Lab 2: Evaluating Muscle Power and Muscle Endurance
4:45 PM Break
5:00PM
- Getting Beyond “Take 10 Quad Sets and Call Me in the Morning.”
- Resistance Exercise Prescriptions
- Parameters, and Modes
6:30PM
- Questions and Answers
7:00PM Adjourn
Day 2
9:00AM
- Effectively Using Elastic Bands for Resistance Training
Lab 3: Using Theraband to Determine 1RM and Prescribe Resistance Exercise
11:15AM Break
11:30AM
- Prescription Practice Putting all this information to work in practice
- Change is Good: Advancing the Resistance Training Program.
1:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM
- Get in Gear: Diagnosis Driven Resistance Training
- Considerations and research based practices for resistance training for a variety of medical diagnoses
4:15 PM Break
4:30PM
- Get in Gear: Diagnosis Driven Resistance Training (cont’d)
6:30PM
- Questions and Answers
7:00PM Adjourn
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: Upon completion of the course, a certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (20 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 seminar. Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in AR, OK, NY, IL, NC, CA, TX, NM, and KY and this course provides 20 contact hours of continuing education. Also approved for PTs and PTAs in OH for 20 contact hours. This course meets the guidelines for approval in 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.
Great Seminars and Books is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education-Provider #5363. 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.
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20 Contact Hours - $395
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Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.