Just 1 out of 4 people between the ages of 65 and 74 exercises regularly. (cdc.gov)
Everything you wanted to know about geriatric fitness. From understanding age-related changes in physical ability to research-based strategies for planning exercise programs, to geriatric fitness assessments, this course covers it all!
Physical and Occupational therapists play a unique role in society in prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion and management of disease and disability by serving as a dynamic bridge between health and health services delivery for individuals and populations.
This interactive course is full of information that can be use for almost all geriatric patients/fitness clients.
Upon completion of the course the therapist will be able to:
1. Identify age-related changes in the body.
2. Perform fitness assessments with the geriatric population.
3. Cite evidence-based studies supporting the material in the course.
4. Explain the relationship between decreased strength, flexibility, and endurance to decreased functional ability.
5. Prescribe various exercises to improve functional mobility.
6. Identify differences in functional movement impairments and the related causes.
This class is taught by Tara Gause PT, Manager at Florida Orthopaedic Institute, who has extensive experience in both fitness and physical therapy.
Wear something comfortable for this webinar so you can try all the assessments and exercises yourself! Safe from the comfort of your own home.
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After purchase, documents for download:
Preventative Fitness Strategies for Geriatrics PPT slides
Thank you for registering memo with URL to access the course
Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
