Stronger Longer

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to

1. Describe aging effects on the musculoskeletal system.
2. Discuss the pathophysiology of sarcopenia and
3. Compare and contrast sarcopenia and dynapenia.
4. Identify the relationship of sarcopenia and dynapenia to other conditions commonly seen in older adults.
5. Select sarcopenia screening tools for use in a clinical or home setting.
6. Discuss the role of nutrition, pharmacology, blood flow restriction and whole body vibration as interventions for sarcopenia.
7. Determine appropriate exercise and activity interventions to prevent and treat sarcopenia 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: Upon completion of the course, 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 seminar.

PHYSICAL THERAPY: Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in OK, NY, IL, CA, TX, and NM and this course provides 3 contact hours of continuing education.  Approved for PTs and PTAs in NJ and OH for 3 contact hours. Have applied for approval in MD. 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, HI, 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. If you do not see your state listed here, please give our office a call.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Please refer to your Occupational Therapy State Board guidelines for acceptable continuing education activities.

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.