Osteoporosis affects over 10 million americans, over 300,000 of them with hip fractures and over 700,000 with spine fractures. Exercise is one of the best preventative measures and can be very effective at slowing the loss of bone mineral density. In this course you will learn the safest and most effective strategies for prevention and management for clients wanting to prevent Osteoporosis or exercise with existing Osteoposis to build bone density.
This course counts as renewal credit for the YUR BACK licensure program.
Course Content:
Narrated Power point, Narrated and downloadable exercise clips on the mat and Pilates equipment, Multiple choice/true false online quiz
Course Objectives:
1. The student will list the types of exericise that have demonstrated the ability to either slow or decrease bone loss.
2. The student will list the risk factors for acquiring Osteoporosis.
3. The student will list appopriate exercises for clients with either Osteopaenia or Osteoporosis.
4. The student will know signs of potential clients with Osteoporosis and how to keep them safe during exercise.
5. The student will understand the results of a bone density test and the importance of its administration.
PHI 4 CEU's, NPCP 4 CEU's