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Put Some Muscle Into Ther Ex

GREAT Seminars and Books

Objectives

Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to: • Identify common myths about geriatric resistance training
• List at least five benefi ts of resistance exercise for the older population
• Describe correct terminology for muscle physiology and the age-related changes impacting muscle function
• Be familiar with muscle assessment via the use of manual muscle testing, one repetition maximum, functional tests, and other objective measures
• Design, implement, evaluate, and modify effective resistance exercise programs to increase strength, power and muscle endurance confidently for the older population
• Determine when and how to advance resistance exercise programs
• Share creative resistance exercises for the upper extremity, lower extremity, and trunk
• Adapt evidence-based Ther Ex programs that utilize resistance training for patients with a variety of diagnoses and functional limitations

Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, and other Rehab Professionals involved in the prescription and oversight of resistance exercise programs..

Confirmation Notes

A confirmation letter will be sent at least 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.
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: All courses are approved for 20 CEUs. A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity (2.0 or 20 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the seminar.
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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

SATURDAY 7:30AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00AM Introduction
The Role of Mother Nature and Father Time Current concepts in muscle physiology
10:30AM Break
10:45AM Taking Stock: Muscle Strength, Power, and Endurance Age-related changes impacting muscle performance • What muscle function do you lose over time and why? Find out here! Measuring Up: Evaluating muscle performance • Did you know MMT is not very reliable? Come learn why and what to do about it. Target Practice: Function oriented goals for muscle performance • Ever set a goal to increase muscle power? You will on Monday!
12:30PM Lunch (Working Lunch (on your own) - Case Studies/Group Discussion)
1:30PM Taking Stock: Muscle Power Taking Stock: Muscle Endurance Getting Beyond “Take 10 Quad Sets and Call Me in the Morning.” Resistance Exercise Prescriptions ACSM Principles, Parameters, and Modes • How long of a piece of yellow resistance band do you use for weak internal rotators? Did you know there’s only one answer?
3:45PM Break
4:00PM Getting Beyond “Take 10 Quad Sets and Call Me in the Morning.” (cont’d)
6:00PM Questions and Answers
6:30PM Adjourn
SUNDAY 7:00AM Continental Breakfast
7:30AM Change is Good: Advancing the Resistance Training Program Putting ACSM guidelines to work in practice • How do you put muscle into Ther Ex? Follow our plan. What’s Up?! Creative Resistance Exercises Diverse exercises for improving upper extremity, lower extremity, and trunk muscle performance • Wonder what muscles need to get strong to improve bed rise? We cover that!
10:30AM Break
10:45AM Get in Gear: Diagnosis Driven Resistance Training Considerations and research based practices for resistance training for a variety of medical diagnoses • Have you avoided resistance training with CVA patients because it may worsen tone? Learn the truth about this and other protocols for rehabilitation
12:30PM Lunch (Working Lunch (on your own) - Case Studies/Group Discussion)
1:30PM Get in Gear: Function Driven Resistance Training Considerations and research based practice for resistance training for specifi c functional limitations and therapy diagnoses • Is poor leg power and strength keeping your patient in the chair? Train them to stand up fast with our plan!
3:45PM Break
4:00PM Get in Gear: Function Driven Resistance Training (cont’d)
5:30PM Questions, Answers and Conclusions
6:00PM Adjourn

Description

This seminar provides therapists with up-to-date information on the often-underutilized intervention of strength training. Through lecture, demonstration and case applications, participants will gain a clear understanding of the basis of strengthening, design and progression of training programs, and special considerations for strength training in the older population. Interactive sessions offer the opportunity to learn and practice specific evaluation techniques for immediate implementation in the practice setting. Forums on specific strengthening exercises allow therapists to share and take home practical exercises for training the upper extremity, lower extremity and trunk with a range of resistive exercise equipment. An analysis of the precautions, contraindications, and program components for patients with a variety of rehabilitation and medical diagnoses provides a literature-based overview of approaches to strength training for these populations. Participants will expand their knowledge to design, implement, evaluate, and modify effective strengthening programs confidently for the older population.

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