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Pilates for Osteoporosis – Online Use coupon code RehabEdge10 for 10% Off!

APPI Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute

Objectives

Following the course you will be able to:
Evaluate the recent research into osteoporosis
Apply APPI’s step by step program based on targeting the common fracture sites
Recognise how to get clients off the floor in managing osteoporosis
Distinguish how weight bearing Pilates movements can benefit osteoporosis

Target Audience

This course is open to:
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Athletic Trainers
Exercise Physiologists
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
Personal Trainers
Certified Pilates Instructors
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Third Year Physical Therapy Students
We recommend that you have attended APPI’s Pilates for Rehabilitation – Matwork Level One course or a 2 day Pilates Matwork course with a recognised Pilates training provider prior to completing this online course.

Confirmation Notes

We recommend that you have the following equipment in order to get the most out of this online course:
1 x towel
1 x resistance/theraband
2 x oval balance pads
1 x sitting block
1 x pilates circle
1 x soft pilates ball

Physical Therapists/Physical Therapist Assistants
This course is approved for 5.5 continued education hours by the following:
Physical Therapy Board of California
Please note that due to the changing nature of state continuing education requirements, APPI suggests that you contact your state physical therapy association or licensing board for the most current information on continuing education and other rules and regulations.
Athletic Trainers:
APPI is Board of Certification, Inc., (BOC) Approved Provider. This course has been approved for 5.5 continued education hours for Athletic Trainers. BOC Approved Provider number P10086.
Personal Trainers/ Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
APPI courses are not automatically approved by the NSCA, however if you would like to attend this course and require NSCA CEUs please just contact us a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the course and we will be happy to assist you.
Exercise Physiologists
‘The ACSM Certification & Registry Department will recognize CECs, CMEs or CEUs awarded by other professional health and fitness or clinical organizations for attending their programs without it being pre-approved or endorsed by the ACSM Education Department. These are considered “non-ACSM endorsed programs.” You must obtain documentation from that organization verifying attendance and the number of CECs earned.’ If you require accreditation through another governing body or within another state, or require any further information, then please email contact@appihealthgroup.com

Agenda

Viewing Time Total viewing time = 5 hours 39 minutes Schedule 1:18:09 The APPI osteoporosis class 21:42 Lecture 1: Osteoporosis is a worldwide epidemic 1:24:55 Lecture: The management of osteoporosis & Pilates 1:17:25 Practical: Pilates exercises in the management of osteoporosis 1:17:11 Practical: Pilates exercises in the management of osteoporosis (continued)

Description

This exciting and innovative 1 day online course investigates the concept that osteoporosis is the next epidemic to hit the healthcare industry. The course will cover the epidemiology, prevalence and incidence of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis currently causes more days in hospital than some more publicised diseases, such as cancer! With the growing and ageing population it is predicted that the epidemic of osteoporosis will only grow and grow. One of the key components of not only managing osteoporosis but preventing its onset with exercise. Several research studies have proven that the use of Pilates movements is one of the key components to managing this disease. Pilates & Osteoporosis is an innovative 12 step program that delivers the answer to one of the worlds growing epidemics within healthcare. Worldwide 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer from osteoporotic illness in their lifetime. In this online course APPI delivers a unique step by step process of creating a program that is based on targeting the common fracture sites that the research into osteoporosis suggests. Furthermore, this program has the key concept of getting clients off the floor in managing osteoporosis and ensuring that the benefit of weight bearing exercise can be linked to Pilates movements.

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