A patient arrives with a diagnosis of osteoporosis, no what? Furthermore, as you review your patient’s medical history you come across the medication list and wonder what these are and what do they do? Are there side-effects you should be aware of? As a rehab professional, what can you do to have the greatest impact for this patient? Strengthening is a sensible starting point however what is the appropriate type, frequency, duration and intensity of exercise? Get the answers to these questions and more in this information packed session.
Clinical Implications:
- Design a treatment plan including use of modalities
- Exercise guidelines following recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicines (ASCM)
- Improve awareness of FDA approved medications and pharmacodynamics
- Nutrition and supplementation for osteoporosis
- Presentation of case studies including treatment program design and response to treatment
Leave this session with an understanding of how best to approach this patient population and how to attain objective treatment results.