2 Course PDF Bundle: Evidence-Based Management of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

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Buy 2 and get 50% off the 2nd course! Bundle our two Osteo-conditions courses and get more hours of on-demand education for an even better deal. In this bundle you'll receive our popular courses 223 and 222 which cover a wide breadth of topics to help you provide excellent education and care to patients who present with Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis. With 13 hours of content on these common conditions, you will have an evidence-based refresher that will help you provide even better management than before. These courses cost over $150 USD if purchased separately, so bundle them up and save!

Course 1: 222 Osteoporosis: Therapeutic Management of Bone Health offers an in-depth look at osteoporosis and low bone mass, with detailed discussion of the rehab clinician’s role in managing bone health. The course includes targeted, safe exercise interventions that can be individualized to improve bone health in adults. 

Course 2: 223 Osteoarthritis in Older Adults Overview of osteoarthritis, its effects on function in older adults, and detailed evaluation and treatment options, aimed at maximizing patients' functional outcomes. Includes case study and Therapist Tips. Content is appropriate for all rehabilitation clinicians.


Available Bundle Credits

Alaska State PT & OT Board 13.00
AOTA 13.00
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
Arkansas State Board of Physcial Thearpy 13.00
BOC 7.00
California Physical Therapy Board 13.00
Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations 13.00
Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers 6.00
District Of Columbia Department of Health 13.00
FPTA 13.00
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy 6.00
Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy 6.00
Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board 6.00
Indiana Physical Therapy Board 13.00
Iowa Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy 13.00
Kansas State Board of Healing Arts 13.00
Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board 13.00
Maine Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy 1.30
Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals 13.00
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists 6.00
Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 6.00
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services 13.00
New Mexico Physical Therapy Board 13.00
New York State Education Department 13.00
North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 13.00
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State 13.00
Oklahoma Physical Therapy Board 13.00
Oregon Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire 13.00
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
South Dakota Physical Therapy License Board 13.00
State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
State of Rhode Island Department of Health 6.00
Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
Texas Physical Therapy Association 13.00
Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board 13.00
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
Washington State Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy 13.00
Wisconsin Physical Therapy License Board 13.00
Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy 13.00

This Bundle Includes the Following Items

Osteoporosis: Therapeutic Management of Bone Health
Course
Osteoarthritis in Older Adults
Course

Sarah R.Stillings, MA, PT, MPT, CHT

Sarah R. (Sally) Stillings is a PT and Certified Hand Therapist in Texas. She received her physical therapy degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to becoming a therapist, Sally taught university-level writing courses and was assistant editor of The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice. In her extensive career as a PT, she has held a variety of clinical, teaching, administrative, and business roles, including general PT practitioner, upper extremity specialist, clinic manager, hand therapy clinic coordinator, continuing education (CE) instructor, and CE course administrator. She has also served as Executive Director of the Kellermann Foundation, a U.S. nonprofit organization supporting healthcare and community development in Uganda, East Africa. Her work now focuses on creating evidence-based CE materials for rehab professionals. Sally is a lifelong runner who celebrates all those who cover the ground.

222 Osteoporosis: Therapeutic Management of Bone Health

—Course Objectives 

   

 

After completing this continuing education course, the learner will be able to:

1. Recall basic human bone physiology and changes in bone associated with aging

2. Differentiate the definitions of osteopenia and osteoporosis and recall their classifications

3. Identify the demographics of osteoporosis in the United States

4.Recall the basics of testing for osteoporosis, its parameters, and its drawbacks

5. Identify the physiological effects of decreased bone density

6.Recognize the morbidity and mortality associated with low-trauma fractures

7. Recall the postural changes associated with osteoporosis

8.List low-trauma fracture risk factors

9. Identify the main medical and pharmacological interventions for osteoporosis

10. Recall how exercise affects bone health

11. List contraindications and precautions to exercise prescription

12. Select appropriate elements of the evaluation and assessment of a patient with osteoporosis,  using case studies

13. Identify how to apply knowledge and create a plan of care for an osteoporosis patient in a case  study in order to maximize function and participation in daily activities

14. Choose specific exercises for beginner-level osteoporosis patients—including  stretching, balance, strengthening, and aerobic activities—and demonstrate the  ability to explain and instruct them

 

 

222 Osteoporosis: Therapeutic Management of Bone Health 

Table of Contents


HOUR 1 

Course Instructions 2 

About the Author/ Course Description 3

Course Objectives 4

Table of Contents 5

Introduction 

 

Chapter 1: Bone Anatomy and Physiology 8 Definitions 8 

Bone Growth, Function, and Structure 10 

Bone Breakdown and Repair Process 13 

Case Study One 15 

Changes in Bone with Aging 15 

 

HOUR 2 

Chapter 2: Osteopenia and Osteoporosis 17

Definitions 17 

Risk Factors 17 

Case Study Two 20 

Types of Osteoporosis 20 

Testing for Osteoporosis 23 

Classifications 24 

Demographics 26 

 

HOUR 3 

Chapter 3: Effects of Osteoporosis 30 Bone Weakness 30 

Low-Trauma Fractures 31 

Vertebral Compression Fractures 32 

Hip Fractures 34 

Distal Radius Fractures 35 

Postural Changes 38 

Morbidity and Mortality 39 

Case Study Three 43 

 

HOUR 4 

Chapter 4: Medical Management of Osteoporosis 44 Assessing Fracture Risk 44 

Universal Recommendations 46 

Pharmacologic Intervention for Improving Bone Health 48 

Case Study Four 51 

Post-Surgical Considerations 52 

 

Chapter 5: Therapy Management of Osteoporosis 54 How Exercise Affects Bone Health 

Bone Mass and Bone Quality 

Other Parameters Improved by Exercise

 

HOUR 5  

Contraindications and Precautions 57 

Absolute Contraindications to Exercise Participation 

Relative Contraindications or Precautions 

Evaluating the Individual with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia 

Medical History Review 

Case Study Five 62 

Examination 

Assessment 

Creating the Plan of Care 65 

Patient Education 

Understanding Bone Health 

Fall Prevention 

Benefits of Long-Term Exercise Participation 

Following Physician’s Recommendations 

Other Patient Education Topics 

 

HOUR 6 

Chapter 6: Exercise Programs for Osteoporosis and Osteopenia 71 

Safety First: Exercises to Avoid 

Function Follows Form: The Importance of Good Posture 75 

Postural Awareness 

Flexibility Exercises 77 

Lower Extremity 

Hip and Pelvis 

Back, Neck, and Chest 

Resistance Exercises 84 

Core Strengthening 

Core Exercises 

Other Basic Strengthening Exercises 

Aerobic Weight-Bearing Exercise 93 

Patients Recovering from a Fracture 

Patients with Low Risk of Fracture 

Patients with Moderate Risk of Fracture 

Patients with High Risk of Fracture 

 

HOUR 7 

Case Study Six 98 

Balance Exercises 

Other Exercise Options 101 

Yoga 

Pilates 

Tai Chi and Qigong 

Conclusion 109 

Appendix A: Resources for Patients

Appendix B: Exercise Instructions

References

Examination

Evaluation

223a Osteoarthritis in Older Adults—Course Objectives

 

After successfully completing this continuing education course, the learner should be able to:

 

  1. Identify the main classifications of arthritis
  2. Recall the epidemiology of osteoarthritis in the U.S.
  3. Recall the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis
  4. List the risk factors and identify the clinical presentation of osteoarthritis
  5. Recognize diagnostic procedures used to identify osteoarthritis
  6. Recognize elements of a thorough evaluation of a patient with osteoarthritis
  7. Recall common medical interventions for clients with OA
  8. Differentiate rehabilitation strategies for a variety of patients with OA
  9. Choose and apply comprehensive treatment approaches to help patients regain function
  10. Recognize when to refer patients for specialized care

 

223a Osteoarthritis in Older Adults—Table of Contents

HOUR 1

Course Instructions 2

About the Author / Course Description 3

Course Objectives 4

Table of Contents 5

Introduction 7

Chapter 1: Definitions, Pathophysiology, and Epidemiology 8

Arthritis Categories

Degenerative Arthritis

Autoimmune and Inflammatory Arthritis

Infectious Arthritis

Metabolic Arthritis (Gout)

Defining Osteoarthritis 10

Pathophysiology of Osteoarthritis 11

Articular Cartilage

How Osteoarthritis Develops

Epidemiology 14

Prevalence/Incidence: Arthritis in General

Prevalence/Incidence: Osteoarthritis 17

 

HOUR 2

Risk Factors 18

National Arthritis Management Objectives 20

Chapter 2: Presentation and Diagnosis 22

Clinical Presentation

Differential Diagnosis 25

Diagnostic Testing 27

Laboratory Tests

Radiography and Other Imaging Techniques 29

Conventional Radiography

Computed Tomography (CT) 32

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) 33

 

HOUR 3

Chapter 3: Assessment of the Older Patient with OA 35

History

General Medical and Social History

History of the Current Complaint 36

Pain Assessment 38

Special Considerations 40

Physical Examination 41

Visual Inspection

Documentation of Joint Deformities 42

Edema Assessment

Range of Motion Measurements 42

Strength Assessment 43

Gait Analysis 44

Functional Assessment

Manual Dexterity and Coordination Tests 45

Putting It All Together 46

Chapter 4: Principles of Medical Management 48

Medical Approaches

 

HOUR 4

Pharmacological Treatment 51

Oral Analgesics

Topical Analgesics 54

Intra-Articular Injections 55

Corticosteroids

Hyaluronic Acid/Viscosupplementation 56

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Other Cell-Based Therapeutics

Surgical Intervention 57

Chapter 5: Rehab Intervention 61

Patient Education 63

Joint Protection Techniques 64 

Activity Modification 66

Fall Prevention

Weight Management 68

 

HOUR 5

Exercise 68

Aerobic Exercise 69

Range of Motion 71

Strengthening 74

Pain Management 80

Modalities

Manual Therapy 83

Assistive Devices 84

Orthoses 85

HOUR 6

Maximizing Function 86

Conclusion 87

Case Study 88

References 92

Examination 

Evaluation

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Educational Level: Intermediate

Target Audience: PT, PTA, OT, OTA

Course Completion Requirements: Passing an online exam with 70% or greater will be required to earn continuing education credit

  • Osteoporosis: Therapeutic Management of Bone Health is approved for 0.7 CEUS. 7 contact hours
  • Osteoarthritis in Older Adults is approved for 0.6 CEUS. 6 contact hours

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