Printer Friendly Copy

SARA MEEKS’ Osteoporosis: Practical Applications for the Clinic Course

Therapy Network Seminars

Objectives

Identify the Principles of Movement of The Meeks Method including Movement From & For The Bones, Internal Plumb Line and the basics of body alignment Identify the Patterns of Postural Change Identify the definition, pathology and epidemiology of Osteoporosis and how this information relates to Physical Therapy practice Identify the guidelines for management of spinal compression fracture Identify the components of the Meeks Method Wheel and it’s appropriate use in rehab. Identify the correct spinal orthosis for use with patients with osteoporosis and compression fracture.

Agenda

Focus on the Bones – At the Bones, Inside the Bones, Beyond the Bones Body Alignment—Patterns of Postural Change, Seated/Standing Alignment Osteoporosis – Definition, Pathology, Epidemiology Vertebral Fracture Statistics and Protocol for Management Meeks’ 12 Point Intervention Taking Action—YOUR Next Step

Description

A component of the Meeks Method, this webinar will focus on the comprehensive therapy approach to the epidemic condition of low bone mass (osteoporosis and osteopenia) with practical, safe and therapeutic movement and exercises that the participant will be invited to do right during the webinar. Focusing on better body alignment to improve muscle contraction and weight-bearing forces on bone, this innovative, comprehensive, evidence-based, 12 point approach of The Meeks Method has been shown to be useful and safe for other conditions such as spinal stenosis.

Purchase Today
Provider does not currently list available courses on RehabEdge.