Exercise for Osteoporosis: Moving the Mindset
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease, affecting one in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 worldwide. With the rapid ageing of the population worldwide and the changes in lifestyle habits, the incidence of osteoporosis and related fractures has significantly increased and will continue to increase in the future. This webinar will provide the background to the field of exercise and bone health, the prevailing beliefs and assumptions of the application of exercise as therapy for osteoporosis and the evidence behind the first effective exercise program for the prevention of minimal trauma fracture.
INSTRUCTOR
Belinda Beck, BMHS(Ed), MS, PhD, FACSM
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define the basic principles of osteogenic loading for bone
- Describe the application of those principles to reduce minimal trauma fracture in people living with osteoporosis
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date.
AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Occupational Therapists:
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#9841. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 12/11/2024.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Belinda Beck, BMHS(Ed), MS, PhD, FACSM - Has nothing to disclose.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
To participate, you will need access to a device with an Internet connection. Computers, laptops, iOS and Android devices are supported.
High-speed broadband Internet access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is highly recommended.
Additional requirements include: Web browser: latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari, JavaScript and Cookies enabled, Speaker and microphone, or headset with microphone, or phone to listen to webinar facilitators, Do NOT use Internet Explorer as it is not supported.
CANCELLATION POLICY
To request a cancellation of a webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.
