Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses

Patrick VanBeveren PT, DPT, MA, OCS, GCS, CSCS

Dale Avers PT, DPT, Ph.D.

Lecture Name

Introduction to Exercise     $37.50


This lecture is part of the following course:
Functional Assessment and Exercise for the Aging Adult: Part I

Description

This 1 hour course describes common musculoskeletal changes seen in aging individuals including the sequelae of sarcopenia and osteoporosis. The role of physical activity and exercise and their consequences in mobility disability among aging adults is discussed within the context of the slippery slope of aging with methods to prevent the typical sequalae proposed.

Contact Hours: 1.00

Rating:   

Difficulty: Intermediate

Goals & Objectives:

Following your active participation in this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe the benefits of physical activity and exercise for the aging/older adult.
2. Describe the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle at the individual and societal level.
3. Manage the sequelae of mobility disability in aging adults.
4. Diagram and examine the slippery slope of aging.

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