Evidence-Based Strategies for Patients With Osteoporosis

Description

Recently published guidance for physical therapy management of patients with osteoporosis is essential for evidence-based prescription of comprehensive care. Osteoporosis (OP) is a lifelong chronic condition requiring ongoing assessment/reassessment and intervention strategies for patients with low bone density and history or risk for fragility fracture. Underdosing and inadequate education for safe physical activity and beneficial health behaviors to reduce the risk of falls and fractures are common oversights. Posture correction, osteogenic loading, and resistance training should be included in exercise prescription. A collaborative approach among multidisciplinary providers is recommended. This course will review the newest evidence to inform clinical decision-making for this population, applicable to all treatment settings where geriatric patients receive physical therapy care.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

● Discuss key concepts of comprehensive and lifelong care of patients with low bone density and fracture risk

● Implement and integrate evidence-based, patient-centered strategies related to interventions for strength, balance, posture, and safe movement

● Differentiate guidelines for variations of resistive exercise based on primary OP without fracture, primary OP with fracture, and secondary OP (premenopausal)

● Access resources to support clinical decision-making in bone health for older adults

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

5:00pm–5:20pm

Chapter 1: Validating the Need for Comprehensive Care

5:20pm–5:50pm

Chapter 2: The Physical Therapist’s Role in a Multidisciplinary Team

5:50pm–6:20pm

Chapter 3: Comprehensive and Individualized Exercise Prescription

6:20pm–6:30pm

Summary

6:30pm–6:40pm

Break

6:40pm–7:10pm

Question and Answer

---

Medbridge is committed to accessibility for all of our subscribers. If you are in need of a disability-related accommodation, please contact [email protected] . We will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.