Osteoporosis

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Format(s):   Online Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   1
Registration Fee:   $39.00

Objectives

Select evidence-based interventions and outcome measures for persons with osteoporosis Discuss intervention modifications to existing rehabilitation and note simple ways to incorporate manual techniques learned in the course into programs for osteoporosis. Comprehensively exam an older adult with osteoporosis. Design individualized rehabilitation program for osteoporosis. Compare, contrast and use innovative therapeutic exercises for osteoporosis based on the latest evidence.

Target Audience

PT, PTA, OT, OTA

Confirmation Notes

Agenda

Description

Older patients are a part of almost everyone’s case load and to get the best results with this population, therapists need new, evidence-based intervention approaches. The diagnosis of osteoporosis is common in the older population. Current evidence regarding osteoporosis will be presented, followed by examination and intervention techniques. Intervention strategies and progressions will be presented including modified joint mobilizations, stretching and therapeutic exercise techniques specifically for older persons with osteoporosis.