Participants performing posture evaluation. Level 1 Seminar.

1. Articulate basic information on Osteoporosis and Osteopenia, including first signs and risk factors, epidemiology and pathology for these conditions and know how to identify people who may be at risk in their own clinic.
2. Apply the concept of the Patterns of Postural Change© as it applies to exercise prescription in the P.T. clinic and articulate guidelines for exercise and fitness classes.
3. Articulate the elements of thorough pre-assessment and assessment procedures for persons with known or suspected osteopenia and/or osteoporosis. Perform and interpret the REEDCO Posture Score.
4. Articulate the principles of movement and philosophy of the exercise program, be able to perform and teach the exercises, including site specific strengthening/flexibility exercises, postural correction, balance and gait.
5. Instruct patients in ADL's and body mechanics with guidelines appropriate for the geriatric population and for people with Osteoporosis.
6. Articulate the suggested use of effective modalities and specific treatments that are used to augment the exercise program.
7. Know when and how to make referrals to other health professionals as indicated by patient condition.
8. Advise patients on exercise programs that they may currently be doing (e.g., Aerobics classes, Gym machines, Senior classes, Pilates, Yoga, T'ai Chi, Aquatherapy) so that they will be as safe as possible in other environments.
9. Identify specific treatment guidelines and considerations for patients in acute, sub-acute, rehab, outpatient, nursing home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility and home care settings.

• Description and Relevance to Clinical Practice
• Course Outline for Level 1

Back: Level 1 - Osteoporosis: A Comprehensive Treatment Strategy

Level 2

10. Be familiar with advanced movement concepts of core strengthening, hip flexibility (including 4 specific routines for hip flexor and hamstring stretching) and strength, and safe spinal rotation.
11. Be able to engage in Exerstriding and be able to instruct others in this total body exercise.
12. Be familiar with the use of tools and equipment to augment the exercise program.
13. Have an opportunity to brainstorm and network with other therapists on the development of an osteoporosis program in their own treatment setting.

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• Course Outline for Level 2

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Level 3

14. Be able to perform a complete patient assessment with prescription of the beginning exercise program according to The Meeks Method.
15. Be able to perform and be ready to teach advanced exercises for the patient with osteoporosis.
16. Develop networking skills and information on program development for patients with osteoporosis with peers.

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• Course Outline for Level 3

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