Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Osteopenia

Jennifer Darby PT, DPT, GCS, CPAHA, CEEAA

Online Course

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6 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

It is now estimated that one-third of the United States population has reported having a musculoskeletal disease. With the prevalence of this disease continuing to grow, it is important that therapists are equipped to positively impact quality of life and function for these patients. While exercise prescriptions are a very important component of treatment, it is also critical that we understand the positive and negative impact that nutrition, diet, and medications can play in the progressions of patient outcomes. Gaining an understanding in this area will promote the best treatment plan possible for improving pain, posture and function.

This relevant, one-day workshop will focus on a comprehensive approach to effectively treating common musculoskeletal disease. Participants will review the latest research, biology, and common patient populations at risk for these diseases. Nutrition, diet, and the digestive process will be analyzed so that an understanding can be gained of how to play a positive role in this area. Pharmacological considerations will be evaluated to help participants recognize how these can effect exercise treatment. Participants will leave having the best practices for assessment and treatment of patients with arthritis, osteoporosis and osteopenia. Participants will take away exercise and strengthening considerations that will promote functional improvement for pain, posture, flexibility and overall quality of life.

Highlights

  • Utilizing the most optimal exercise and treatment strategies for improved functional outcomes for patients with arthritis, osteoporosis, and osteopenia
  • Best practices for assessment, testing and clinical diagnosis of musculoskeletal disease
  • Exercises and techniques to improve balance, posture, flexibility in geriatric and high risk populations
  • The latest research, biology and impacts that musculoskeletal disease has on aging and function
  • Analyze the importance of nutrition, how the digestive system works and the immune function it provides against disease and inflammation
  • Pharmacology considerations for pain, calcium intake and other effects

Learning Objectives

  1. Characterize the current research and impact of musculoskeletal disease across patient populations.
  2. Interpret the importance of nutrition, diet and the digestive process.
  3. Examine the impact and effects of pharmacology onoccupations in patients with musculoskeletal disease.
  4. Utilize the most optimal assessment and testing strategies for patients with musculoskeletal disease.
  5. Identify and prescribe safe, effective exercises to patients with arthritis, osteoporosis and osteopenia patients.
  6. Evaluate exercise and strengthening considerations forhigh risk and geriatric populations.

Course Content

Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Osteopenia
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  1. Musculoskeletal Disease
    1. Nutrition, wellness, and aging in US
    2. Characteristics and populations
    3. Pathophysiology and epidemiology
    4. Obesity trends
    5. "The Calcium Paradox"
    6. Health wellness trends
  2. Nutrition, Diet, and the Digestive Process
    1. Essential nutrients - What they are and why they are essential
    2. Nutrient function at the cell level and on body systems
    3. New and updated food pyramid
    4. New portions and recommendations
    5. How digestion occurs in the gut and the "leaky gut"
  3. Pharmacological Considerations
    1. Prescription calcium medications vs. over thecounter
    2. Medications that affect nutrient absorption
    3. Treating pain and the impact on treatment
  4. Best Practices for Arthritis
    1. Biology and research
    2. Assessment, testing, and clinical diagnosis
    3. Treatment strategies for PT and OT
  5. Best Practices for Osteoporosis
    1. Biology and research
    2. Assessment, testing, and clinical diagnosis
    3. Treatment strategies for PT and OT
  6. Best Practices for Osteopenia
    1. Biology and research
    2. Assessment, testing, and clinical diagnosis
    3. Treatment strategies for PT and OT
  7. Exercise and Strengthening Considerations
    1. Considerations in geriatric population
    2. Other high risk group considerations
    3. Building balance, posture, flexibility, and ADL function
    4. Reducing pain
    5. Other modalities for treatment

Jennifer Darby, PT, DPT, GCS, CCN, CPAHA, CEEAA is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a certified exercise expert for the aging adult, a board-certified geriatric specialist and possesses a certification in allied health administration. Jennifer recently obtained her certification as a clinical nutritionist through the Clinical Nutrition Board. She is the owner of Trinity Physical Therapy in Brewster, NY, an adjunct faculty member at New York Medical College, and a clinical faculty educator for Summit. Jennifer has developed various community-based educational programs in the areas of nutrition and geriatrics. Jennifer obtained her BS in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts and her doctorate from the University of Montana.


DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: Jennifer Darby is compensated by Summit as an instructor. She is the owner of Trinity Physical Therapy in Brewster, NY and an adjunct faculty member at New York Medical College.

NONFINANCIAL: Jennifer Darby has no nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

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