Exercise as Intervention in Geriatrics: Literature Review
Description
Exercise interventions are essential elements in the geriatric treatment toolbox. This course, based on six recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides rehab professionals with current evidence-based information on exercise as intervention in the areas of fall prevention; Alzheimer’s disease; and a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoporosis, sarcopenia, tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, and low back pain. These articles include systematic reviews, meta analyses, and review articles by significant international clinicians and researchers. The information presented in this course will be immediately useful in evidence-based clinical practice for all rehab professionals who treat older patients.
Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.0 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.
Available Course Credits
| Alaska State PT & OT Board | 10.00 | ||
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AOTA | 10.00 | |
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Arkansas State Board of Physcial Thearpy | 10.00 | ||
| California Physical Therapy Board | 10.00 | ||
| Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations | 10.00 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | 10.00 | ||
| Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers | 10.00 | ||
| District Of Columbia Department of Health | 10.00 | ||
| FPTA | 10.00 | ||
| Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board | 10.00 | ||
| Indiana Physical Therapy Board | 10.00 | ||
| Iowa Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | 10.00 | ||
| Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Louisiana Physical Therapy Board | 10.00 | ||
| Maine Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Maryland Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals | 10.00 | ||
| Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists | 10.00 | ||
| Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 10.00 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services | 10.00 | ||
| New Mexico Physical Therapy Board | 10.00 | ||
| New York State Education Department | 10.00 | ||
| North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 10.00 | ||
| North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State | 10.00 | ||
| Oklahoma Physical Therapy Board | 10.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire | 10.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| South Dakota Physical Therapy License Board | 10.00 | ||
| State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| State of Rhode Island Department of Health | 10.00 | ||
| Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Texas Physical Therapy Association | 10.00 | ||
| Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board | 10.00 | ||
| Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Washington State Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 | ||
| Wisconsin Physical Therapy License Board | 10.00 | ||
| Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy | 10.00 |
Course Content
| 1413 Exercise as Intervention in Geriatrics: Literature Review | Module | ||
| Course Evaluation | Module |
Sarah R.Stillings, MA, PT, MPT, CHT
Sarah R. (Sally) Stillings is a PT and Certified Hand Therapist in Texas. She received her physical therapy degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to becoming a therapist, Sally taught university-level writing courses and was assistant editor of The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice. In her extensive career as a PT, she has held a variety of clinical, teaching, administrative, and business roles, including general PT practitioner, upper extremity specialist, clinic manager, hand therapy clinic coordinator, continuing education (CE) instructor, and CE course administrator. She has also served as Executive Director of the Kellermann Foundation, a U.S. nonprofit organization supporting healthcare and community development in Uganda, East Africa. Her work now focuses on creating evidence-based CE materials for rehab professionals. Sally is a lifelong runner who celebrates all those who cover the ground.
1413 Exercise as Intervention in Geriatrics: Literature Review— Course Objectives
After successfully completing this continuing education course, the learner should be able to: 1. Recognize the effects of physical exercise on static and dynamic balance in the elderly. 2. Identify the reduction in falls associated with different exercise protocols. 3. Recognize the reported effects of exercise on cognition in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Recall the effectiveness of exercise on bone density in patients with osteoporosis. 5. Define the Star Triad and recall the pathophysiological common denominator of the involved disorders.
- Recall the findings regarding the effectiveness of exercise as conservative management of hip and knee osteoarthritis.
- Identify the effects of exercise on non-specific chronic low back pain in older adults. 8. Identify the study design, objectives, strengths, and limitations of the included studies. 9. Recall the main conclusions of each article presented.
- List ways in which future research can further elucidate the questions raised in each of the research articles.
- Indicate ways in which the information presented in these articles may contribute to functional, occupation-focused practice.
- Identify how application of the information presented may:
- Guide assessment and intervention choices
- Help meet patient-specific rehabilitation goals
- Improve patient outcomes
1413 Exercise as Intervention in Geriatrics: Literature Review Table of Contents
Hour 1
Course Instructions 4 About the Authors
Course Description
Course Objectives
Introduction 9 Article 1: 11 The effects of physical exercise on balance and prevention of falls (21 pages) Hour 2
Article 1 (continued)
Hour 3
Article 2: 12 Effects of physical activity and exercise on the cognitive function of patients with Alzheimer disease (17 pages) Hour 4
Article 2 (continued)
Hour 5
Article 3: 13 Effectiveness of physical exercise on bone density in osteoporotic patients (10 pages) Hour 6
Article 4: 14 Common musculoskeletal disorders in the elderly: the Star Triad (17 pages) Hour 7
Article 4 (continued)
Article 5: 15 Role of physical activity as conservative treatment for hip and knee OA (23 pages) Hour 8
Article 5 (continued)
Hour 9
Article 6: 16 Physical activity for the treatment of chronic low back pain (18 pages) Hour 10
Article 6 (continued)
Examination 18 Evaluation 26
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Educational Level: Intermediate
Target Audience: PT, PTA, OT, OTA
Course Completion Requirements: Passing an online exam with 70% or greater will be required to earn continuing education credit
This course is approved for 1.0 CEUS. 10 contact hours
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