One of the most significant changes associated with aging is the loss of muscle size, strength, and power which can have a detrimental effect on function in older adults increasing their risk of falls, impaired mobility, and loss of independence. This course covers the pathophysiology of sarcopenia and presents current evidence-informed approaches to its prevention and treatment with an emphasis on exercise along with other appropriate interventions currently being investigated.
Note: It is your responsibility to confirm if your licensing board has specific requirements for “Live/In Person” continuing education hours vs. “Online/Recorded” continuing education hours.
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to
- Describe aging effects on the musculoskeletal system.
- Discuss the pathophysiology of sarcopenia and
- Compare and contrast sarcopenia and dynapenia.
- Identify the relationship of sarcopenia and dynapenia to other conditions commonly seen in older adults.
- Select sarcopenia screening tools for use in a clinical or home setting.
- Discuss the role of nutrition, pharmacology, blood flow restriction and whole body vibration as interventions for sarcopenia.
- Determine appropriate exercise and activity interventions to prevent and treat sarcopenia in older adults.
- Aging of the Musculoskeletal System (20 minutes)
- Pathophysiology of Sarcopenia (20 minutes)
- Sarcopenia vs Dynapenia (20 minutes)
- Screening Tools (30 minutes)
- Nutritional and Pharmacological Interventions (15 minutes)
- Interventions Being Investigated – Blood Flow Restriction and Whole Body Vibration (15 minutes)
- Exercise and Activity Interventions (50 minutes)
- Questions and Answers (10 minutes)
Upon completion of the course, a certificate of completion for 3 contact hours of educational credit will be awarded.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Great Seminars Online (GSO) is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in AR, CA, IL, NC, NM, NY, TX.
This course has received CE approval from the following state licensure boards or associations: KY, NJ, OH. Applied for in OK and MD.
This course meets the guidelines for CE approval in: CO, CT, ID, IA, KS, ME, MA, 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, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, WA.
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS
If you do not see your state listed, please visit your state board or association’s website and request information for an individual application.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Great Seminars Online courses meet occupational therapy state licensure renewal requirements including but not necessarily limited to these states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, GA, ID, IA, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
$99.00 - 3 Contact Hours
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Accessing this course: Click on “Enroll Now.” Once you have submitted the registration information, click “Order Now”. You will then see a “Thank You” message. You will be emailed a username, password and information on how to log in to our learning management system (LMS).
Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.