Preventing Sarcopenia (Reduced Muscle Mass) – 2 Hours

The loss of muscle strength (dynapenia) is one of the most evident and problematic conditions in older population. This phenomenon is present in both women and men with higher prevalence in the first, and important consequences in the quality of life (QOL) besides predisposition to injuries and pathologies such as type II diabetes and sarcopenia. This continuing education course reviews the impact of sarcopenia on the aging population, and prevention and treatment strategies.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Understand what sarcopenia is and who it affects
• Become familiar with methods of testing patients for sarcopenia
  Identify risk factors for developing muscle atrophy
• Prescribe a therapeutic exercise program that effectively treats sarcopenia
• Consult patients on nutritional components for treating sarcopenia
• Utilize evidence-based methods to make therapeutic interventions the most effective

Author: Dr John Jowers, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS

Contact Hours : 2.00 Hours / 2.0 PDAs  (AOTA CEUs—0.2) 

Target Audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, and OTAs

Prerequisites: None

Cost: $20 / Participant

Education Level: Intermediate

AOTA Classification Codes: Category 1 – OT Service Delivery

Instructional Methods:  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). A minimum passing score of 70% is required for course completion. A Printable (Pdf) Certificate By Email.

Course Completion Certificate : A Printable (pdf) Certificate By Email

Approvals: State Board of Physical Therapy & American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) State Chapters Approved. Please visit accreditation section for fill list: Click Here 

Biologix Solutions LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 9837. This distance learning-independent is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermendiate, Category 1 – OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

The current term of approval extends from 6/21/2017 through 6/30/2025. Provider ID: 9837. Approval

Course Completion Certificate : A Printable (pdf) Certificate By Email

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