Evidence for the benefits of effective exercise programs for the full spectrum of aging adults is overwhelmingly positive. The unique role of the physical therapist in providing these programs is unequivocal. Further education can enhance the ability of physical therapists to incorporate evidence into practice in order to appropriately examine and provide the quality of exercise that will yield optimal benefits for the aging adult. The Section on Geriatrics, in adopting the position that physical therapists should be the exercise experts for aging adults, will be a leader in providing physical therapists with a mechanism to develop and demonstrate expertise in the design and delivery of effective exercise programs for aging adults.
All PTs with the CEEAA credential will demonstrate expert clinical decision-making skills in (1) designing and applying an effective examination and exercise prescription and (2) measuring the effectiveness and reflecting the current evidence of exercise for all aging adults. The process to attain the credential of “Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults” is to complete formal didactic education, and to participate in supervised and mentored skills development, home-based reflection, and critical thinking. Three courses of two days each will address three different and increasingly complex aspects of exercise design and delivery. The three courses are designed to build on each other; however, Courses 1 and 2 can be taken out of sequence.
Full CEEAA Details Here
Contact Hours: Worth 15 Contact Hours
Dates: July 10-11, 2010
Presenters: Carleen Lindsey, PT , MScAH, GCS (Biography)
Location: Mercy Hospital, Portland, ME
Sponsored by: VNA Home Health & Hospice
This two day course is designed to give experienced therapists a practical approach to manual therapy interventions for the geriatric patient. The introductory lecture reviews the aging process highlighting musculoskeletal and soft tissue mechanics. Assessment approaches for tissue flexibility and trunk muscle strength will also be presented. Lab sessions and demonstrations will feature flexible curve kypholordosis measurement, myofascial and tender point releases, PNF with deep tissue mobilization, manual therapy with contract/relax, and muscle energy techniques for spinal, rib, and SIJ dysfunctions. Detailed video and slide case presentations, as well as class member examples will be utilized for specific clinical problem solving. The personal mechanical health of the individual participant will be addressed throughout the course. Patient case studies will assist the therapist in developing an overall comprehensive treatment approach by appropriately combining tissue and postural assessment, manual therapy techniques, and exercise programs. This course has been designed for the therapist to immediately apply the information in the clinical setting to geriatric patients with restrictions that can be addressed through a variety of manual therapy interventions. This is a clinically comprehensive “hands-on” workshop featuring osteopathic muscle energy techniques.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
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Describe the aging process as it relates to musculoskeletal and soft tissue mechanics
- Understand the sequencing concept for evaluation and treatment of mechanical impairments focusing on muscle imbalance, spinal and peripheral mal-alignments, and gait dysfunction.
- Utilize the flexible curve for accurate measurement of kypholordosis
- Learn and practice manual therapy soft tissue skills highlighting myofascial and tender point releases and PNF with deep tissue mobilization
- learn manual therapy with contract-relax for kyphosis/forward head, and protracted shoulders
- Learn and practice osteopathic muscle energy techniques for treatment of spinal, rib, and SIJ torsion dysfunctions
Who Should Attend?
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and PT students who are in their final year of school.
Pricing:
- Before Advance Deadline (on or before June 18, 2010)
- Section on Geriatrics Member $280
- APTA Member $340
- Non-member $400
- After Advance Deadline
- Section on Geriatrics Member $330
- APTA
Member $390
- Non-member $450
