Inactivity and protective behaviors are disastrous for the older adult with previous fractures, declining balance, bone and muscle strength. Keeping current with the latest research to guide evidence-based practice is especially important when working with the osteoporotic patient. Rehabilitation practitioners are in the prime position to guide the patient with low bone density toward effective and safe exercise recommendations.
This course provides a summary of the highest quality trials comparing high intensity and low intensity exercise and high impact vs. low impact randomized controlled trials. A number of recently published systematic review papers will be discussed that provide clear guidance on the type of exercise that is most effective for improving bone density. We will also review some of the emerging technologies for evaluating bone quality that can provide complementary information to the standard DXA scans. Discover how the mindbody approach to the exercises systems of yoga or Pilates can benefit body awareness, alignment and control. Discuss the latest trials on vibration, aquatics, cycling and endurance activities and learn which activities may be detrimental to bone health. You will come away from the course with the best exercises to include in your patient’s exercise program at their next treatment session!
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Define skilled services, medically necessary and reasonable services
- Implement defensible documentation in the clinical setting that communicates skilled, medically reasonable and necessary care
- Compile tools necessary to make documentation more effective and efficient
- Identify documentation that is defensible versus documentation that is not defensible
- The latest research on exercise for osteoporosis and fracture prevention –1 hour
- Emerging technologies (TBS and REMS) for evaluating bone – .25 hours
- Pilates and yoga inspired alignment principles for telehealth patients or in-person PT sessions – .5 hours
- Integrating traditional strength training principles for telehealth patients or in-person PT sessions – .5 hours
- The best exercises for patients with osteoporosis – .75 hour
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: 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. Great Seminars and Books is an Approved CE Provider for PTs and PTAs in AR, OK, NY, IL, CA, TX and KY and this course provides 3 contact hours of continuing education. This course is also approved for PTs and PTAs in OH, NJ, and MS for 3 contact Hours. Our courses also meet the guidelines for approval in TN, PA, SD, MI, AL, VA, MO, IN, AZ, DE, GA, NH, OR, RI, UT, VT, WY and MO. Courses are accepted for CEUs in NE, ID, MT, WA, CT, IA, and ND. If you do not see your state listed, please give our office a call.
Great Seminars and Books is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approval # 4051. This distance learning interactive and distance learning independent course is offered at 0.3 CEUs (3 contact hours), intermediate educational level, for categories of OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Exp. 3/11/27. This course is not approved by ASHA or Board of Certification.
Your tuition may be tax deductible. 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.
3 Contact Hours - $99.00
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Course Format: Online video course
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant.