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Examine common conditions affecting the aging spine, including degenerative spinal conditions and osteoporosis

Develop more effective strength and conditioning programs for individuals with degenerative spinal conditions and other joints affected by arthritis

Establish guidelines for exercise and stretching based on each client's abilities

Demonstrate proper techniques for upper, lower and core body exercises that enhance posture and spinal health

Evaluate the effects of degenerative spinal conditions associated with aging

Identify controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for osteoporosis

Explain the philosophy of a functional exercise program

Discuss the goals of strength training for clients with spinal and postural degeneration

Describe and demonstrate appropriate trunk, upper and lower body exercises

Identify contraindicated exercises for clients with certain degenerative spinal conditions

Develop safe and effective exercise and fitness programs that support the aging spine

Introduction

u         Degenerative conditions associated with aging

            -           spinal stenosis

            -           spondylosis

            -           spondylolisthesis

            -           osteoporosis

u         Definitions

u         Review of bone facts

u         Risk factors for osteoporosis

            -           uncontrollable

            -           controllable—dietary concerns

 

Guidelines for Exercise

u         Goals for the aging client

u         Strength vs. flexibility

u         Stretching

            -           active vs. passive

            -           active assist

u         Evaluating and prioritizing types of exercise for the individual client

           

Modifications to Exercises

u         Posture restrictions

u         Postural modifications

u         Postural re-education exercises

 

Abdominal and Back Exercises—Demonstration and Practice

u         Guidelines for safe exercises

u         Neutral spine

u         Core stability

 

Upper Body Exercises—Demonstration and Practice

u         Weight bearing exercises

u         Non-weight bearing strengthening exercises

 

Lower Body Exercises—Demonstration and Practice

u         Weight bearing

u         Fall prevention

u         Balance activities

 

Overview of Gym Machines

u         Do’s

u         Don’ts

What you will Learn

• Examine common conditions affecting the aging spine, including degenerative spinal conditions and osteoporosis

• Develop more effective strength and conditioning programs for individuals with degenerative spinal conditions and other joints affected by arthritis

• Establish guidelines for exercise and stretching based on each client's abilities

• Demonstrate proper techniques for upper, lower and core body exercises that enhance posture and spinal health

• Evaluate the effects of degenerative spinal conditions associated with aging

• Identify controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for osteoporosis

• Explain the philosophy of a functional exercise program

• Discuss the goals of strength training for clients with spinal and postural degeneration

• Describe and demonstrate appropriate trunk, upper and lower body exercises

• Identify contraindicated exercises for clients with certain degenerative spinal conditions

• Develop safe and effective exercise and fitness programs that support the aging spine

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


CE information is based on 100% attendance.

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 6 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 6.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This educational offering qualifies for 6 CE Credit Hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This educational offering qualifies for 6.0 CE Credit Hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York: Vyne Education, LLC. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This educational offering is awarded 7.2 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York: Vyne Education, LLC. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This educational offering is awarded 7.2 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6.0 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - District of Columbia: This educational offering has been approved for 6 continuing education credits by the District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - District of Columbia: This educational offering has been approved for 6.0 continuing education credits by the District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Indiana: This meets the IN-PT approval under 844 IAC 6-8-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Indiana: This meets the IN-PT approval under 844 IAC 6-8-5 Approved Organizations #9, please contact IN Board or Association if you have questions.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Minnesota: This educational offering has been submitted to the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for 3 continuing education hours for category 1.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New Jersey: This educational offering has been submitted for 6 continuing education credits to the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

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