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Functional Stabilization Strategies for Osteoporosis

GREAT Seminars and Books

Objectives

Upon Completion of this Seminar, Participants will be able to:
• Apply the definitions of osteoporosis and osteopenia in evaluation and treatment in clinical practice
• Identify risk factors for osteoporosis in all ages
• Explain how the diagnosis and screening process for osteoporosis relates to fracture prevention
• Perform the FRAC® Risk Assessment on every patient at risk for fracture
• Select and practice physical therapy evaluation and interventions specific to patients with osteoporosis
• Perform and gain competence in the Kypholordosis Measurement Technique
• Interpret Bone Densitometry Studies and create exercise programs based on the findings
• Explain the T-score and Z-scores to patients and colleagues
• Apply current research in teaching effective exercise for bone health and avoid high fracture risk exercise for osteoporotic patients
• Plan treatments and systematically progress the client with previous fracture
• Discuss fracture prevention tips with patients and students
• Avoid contraindicated movements and exercises in patient
programs
• Practice over 100 Pilates-based exercises as appropriate for geriatric populations
• Demonstrate unique postural correction cues, activities and exercises to teach in individual or group sessions based on the work of Paul Hodges, Ron Fletcher, and Polestar Pilates Education.
• Participate in 2 Levels of Pilates-based mat classes targeting fit and frail older adults
• Create and organize group exercise classes for the optimum learning of the individual participants
• Apply imagery and tactile cueing in teaching Pilates exercises for effective and fast patient performance

Target Audience

Primary Audience - Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants.
Secondary Audience: Other Rehabilitation Professionals.
LEVEL: This course is at an intermediate level.

Confirmation Notes

1 month prior to the course with local hotels and information upon receipt of your registration form and fee. If you do not receive confirmation 2 weeks prior to class, please call to verify your registration. Registrations are not guaranteed until confirmed. Space may be limited, so register early.

Cancellation/refund policy: Cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date.

Course Cancellation: GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a course up to 2 weeks prior to the seminar date. In the event of cancellation of a course only the tuition fee will be refunded in full. GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. is not responsible for reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets, lodging, or other related costs.
Educational Credit: A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (20 CEU s or 2.0 CEU s depending on how your Practice Act determines CEU s in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar.
For the latest in CEU approvals, please check the GREAT Seminars web site here.
All of our courses have Board of Certification Approval (NATA) and AOTA approval. Your tuition is tax deductible. All expenses of Continuing Education (including registration fees, travel, meals, and lodging) taken to maintain or improve professional skills are tax deductible according to Treasury Regulation 1.162-5 Couglin vs. Commissioner, 203 F2d 307

Agenda

Day 1
7:30-8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:30 History of Pilates
8:30-9:30 Osteoporosis Etiology, Disease Process, Patient Questionnaire
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-10:45 BMD Testing Methods, Interpretation of a BMD Study
10:45-11:15 Patient Assessment for Osteoporosis
11:15-12:00 Patient: Assessment: Kypholordosis Measurement
12:00-1:00 Working Lunch: Osteoporosis Nutrition, Common Medications
1:00-2:00 Osteoporosis Exercise Research Review
2:00-3:30 Precautions and Contra-indicated Exercises Hip, Spine, Wrist
3:30-3:45 Break
3:45-5:00 Pilates-based Standing Posture and Lower Extremity Alignment
5:00-6:00 Introductory Level Pilates Mat Work focused on Form and Alignment
6:00-6:30 Review and Questions & Answers

DAY 2:
7:30-8:00 Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:45 Pilates-based exercises for Frail Older Adults
9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-11:00 Intermediate Level Pilates Mat Class for Fit Older Adults
11:00-12:00 Pilates-based Mat Class in Chairs and Standing for Frail Older Adults
12:00-1:00 Working Lunch: Case Study
1:00-2:00 View and Discuss a Private Pilates Session with a Frail Older Adult
2:00-2:45 Physical Therapy, Pilates Private Sessions, Pilates Group Community Classes
2:45-3:00 Break
3:00-4:00 Pilates Apparatus Introduction and Discussion
4:00-5:00 Group Case Studies
5:00-6:00 Case Study Presentations
6:00-6:30 Discussion, Q & A and Evaluation of Days 1 & 2

Description

Here’s a shocking statistic....Worldwide, 1 out of every 2 women, and 1 out of every 4 men over age 50 has low bone density! The purpose of this course is to teach you innovative and creative Pilates-based models for working with the fit or frail patient/client with osteoporosis in groups or in one-to-one physical or occupational therapy treatment settings. Learn to triage patients into a fit or frail category with a simple screening process. This course places a strong emphasis on postural awareness, neuromuscular re-education for trunk control, spinal extension, lower extremity strength, and balance as applied to falls and fracture prevention of the hip and vertebral bodies. Learn how to introduce alignment, breathing and core control using Pilates-based principles followed by appropriate selection and sequencing of exercises for success with extremity strengthening, core control, postural changes, reduction of kyphosis, and balance. The course will also cover a myriad of topics from the FRAC® fracture risk assessment tool, to current evidence based treatment of frail older persons and those with osteoporosis. Precautions and contraindications will be clearly explained with supporting evidence. Exercise classes will be presented in an experiential format that are appropriate for the fit or frail osteoporotic patient as well as case studies utilizing Pilates and other treatment techniques so the attendee will leave with a rich repertoire of treatments that can be used immediately.

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