 Day 1
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| 7:00 - 8:00 am |
Registration |
| 8:00 - 10:00 am |
Laying the Foundation
PowerPoint Presentation with exercise and movement interspersed throughout the morning. Instruction in Perch Posture, Standing Exercises, Compensatory and Pain Avoidance Movement Pattern Recognition My Experience in Geriatrics/Osteoporosis.. Evidence research base of management program. OSTEOPOROSIS - The Current Epidemic - Epidemiology. Overview and Results, Definitions of Osteoporosis/Osteopenia; Triangle of Management; Bone density scans and how to read them; Bone Quality Framework. |
| 10:00 - 10:15 am |
Break |
| 10:15 - 11:30 am |
Continuation of Laying the Foundation |
| 11:30 - Noon |
Postural Correction with Mental Imagery |
| Noon - 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm |
Gait Training, Balance Testing and Exercises, Introduction of Habitual and Non-Habitual Movement Patterns
Discussions of Walking Poles, Shoes, Walkers and other Assistive Devices |
| 2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Second PowerPoint Presentation
Meeks Method, Protocol for Treatment, and Case reports. |
| 3:00 - 3:15 pm |
Break |
| 3:15 - 5:00 pm |
Site-Specific Exercise Program
Demonstration of positioning and first 4 exercises. Guidelines for severely involved and frail patients; Practice of positioning and instruction in first 4 exercises in groups of 2. Presentation and practice of the site-specific exercises -- individuals exercise independently. |
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Day 2 |
| 8:00 - 8:30 am |
Video 1: Patient Education
Discussion of Video |
| 8:30 - 10:00 am |
Continuation of Site-Specific Exercise Program Scapular Stabilization Exercises |
| 10:00 - 10:15 am |
Break |
| 10:15 - Noon |
Strengthening/Balancing with Foam Rollers
Specific treatment techniques will be demonstrated (video), and performed by all the participants. Video of Hip Stretches using Foam Rollers; Demonstrations of Site-Specific Exercises |
| Noon - 1:00 pm |
Lunch |
| 1:00 - 1:30 pm |
Treatment Guidelines
Management of compression fractures - acute through chronic care. Guidelines for Recognition of At-Risk Population during Assessment Procedures |
| 1:30 - 2:30 pm |
Assessment Procedures |
| 2:30 - 3:00 pm |
Modalities and Special Treatments
Active Isolated Stretching; Massage; Myofascial Release, Moist Heat/Ice/Ice Massage; Ultrasound; Galvanic Electrical Stimulation; Presentation of these treatment techniques with demonstrations, participation and discussion. |
| 3:00 - 3:15 pm |
Break |
| 3:15 - 3:45 pm |
ADL's/Body Mechanics |
| 3:45 - 4:45 pm |
Effects of Treatment/Identified Patterns of Postural Change. Guidelines "Above and Beyond" The P.T. Clinic
Pain, Muscle Spasm, "Non-Compliant" Patients Presentation of Patterns of Postural Change Exercise and Fitness Guidelines |
| 4:45 - 5:00 pm |
Evaluation Time and Presentation of Certificates |
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