Exercise as Intervention in Geriatrics: Literature Review

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Description

Exercise interventions are essential elements in the geriatric treatment toolbox. This course, based on six recent peer-reviewed open-access articles, provides rehab professionals with current evidence-based information on exercise as intervention in the areas of fall prevention; Alzheimer’s disease; and a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including osteoporosis, sarcopenia, tendinopathies, osteoarthritis, and low back pain. These articles include systematic reviews, meta analyses, and review articles by significant international clinicians and researchers. The information presented in this course will be immediately useful in evidence-based clinical practice for all rehab professionals who treat older patients.

Physicourses is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 6295. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 1.0 CEUs Intermediate Level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Available Course Credits

Alaska State PT & OT Board 10.00
AOTA 10.00
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Arkansas State Board of Physcial Thearpy 10.00
California Physical Therapy Board 10.00
Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations 10.00
Connecticut Department of Public Health 10.00
Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers 10.00
District Of Columbia Department of Health 10.00
FPTA 10.00
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board 10.00
Indiana Physical Therapy Board 10.00
Iowa Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy 10.00
Kansas State Board of Healing Arts 10.00
Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board 10.00
Maine Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy 1.00
Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals 10.00
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists 10.00
Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 10.00
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services 10.00
New Mexico Physical Therapy Board 10.00
New York State Education Department 10.00
North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners 10.00
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Office of Professional Regulation, Vermont Secretary of State 10.00
Oklahoma Physical Therapy Board 10.00
Oregon Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire 10.00
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
South Dakota Physical Therapy License Board 10.00
State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
State of Rhode Island Department of Health 10.00
Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Texas Physical Therapy Association 10.00
Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board 10.00
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Washington State Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy 10.00
Wisconsin Physical Therapy License Board 10.00
Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy 10.00

Course Content

1413 Exercise as Intervention in Geriatrics: Literature Review
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Course Evaluation
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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.

1413 Exercise as Intervention in Geriatrics: Literature Review— Course Objectives 

After successfully completing this continuing education course, the learner should be able to: 1. Recognize the effects of physical exercise on static and dynamic balance in the elderly. 2. Identify the reduction in falls associated with different exercise protocols. 3. Recognize the reported effects of exercise on cognition in individuals with Alzheimer’s  disease.  

  1. Recall the effectiveness of exercise on bone density in patients with osteoporosis. 5. Define the Star Triad and recall the pathophysiological common denominator of the  involved disorders. 
  2. Recall the findings regarding the effectiveness of exercise as conservative management  of hip and knee osteoarthritis. 
  3. Identify the effects of exercise on non-specific chronic low back pain in older adults. 8. Identify the study design, objectives, strengths, and limitations of the included studies. 9. Recall the main conclusions of each article presented. 
  4. List ways in which future research can further elucidate the questions raised in each of  the research articles.  
  5. Indicate ways in which the information presented in these articles may contribute to  functional, occupation-focused practice. 
  6. Identify how application of the information presented may:  
  7. Guide assessment and intervention choices 
  8. Help meet patient-specific rehabilitation goals 
  9. Improve patient outcomes




1413 Exercise as Intervention in Geriatrics: Literature Review Table of Contents 

Hour 1 

Course Instructions 4 About the Authors 

Course Description 

Course Objectives  

Introduction 9 Article 1: 11 The effects of physical exercise on balance and prevention of falls (21 pages) Hour 2 

Article 1 (continued) 

Hour 3 

Article 2: 12 Effects of physical activity and exercise on the cognitive function of patients with  Alzheimer disease (17 pages) Hour 4 

Article 2 (continued) 

Hour 5 

Article 3: 13 Effectiveness of physical exercise on bone density in osteoporotic patients (10 pages) Hour 6 

Article 4: 14 Common musculoskeletal disorders in the elderly: the Star Triad (17 pages) Hour 7 

Article 4 (continued) 

Article 5: 15 Role of physical activity as conservative treatment for hip and knee OA (23 pages) Hour 8 

Article 5 (continued) 

Hour 9 

Article 6: 16 Physical activity for the treatment of chronic low back pain (18 pages) Hour 10 

Article 6 (continued) 

Examination 18 Evaluation 26

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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

This course is approved for 1.0 CEUS. 10 contact hours

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