Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis – 3 Hours

Description

The goal of management of Osteoporosis continuing education program is to update health care professionals’ knowledge about the prevention and management of osteoporosis with  emphasis on bone physiology, risk factors, preventive exercise, diet and supplementation regimes, diagnostic tests and techniques, hormone replacement therapy, and much more. 

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

• Prevalence, epidemiology, and pathophysiology for Osteoporosis.
• Physiology of bone formation and low bone mass.
• Bone changes associated with age, menopause, and causative factors for Osteoporosis.
• Signs and symptoms of Osteoporosis.
• Primary and secondary risk factors associated with Osteoporosis.
• Clinical diagnosis, available diagnostic testing methods, evaluation and screening of patient with Osteoporosis
• Treatment to prevent further degeneration and to correct underlying medical conditions that cause bone demineralization.
• Prevention through education and lifestyle modification.
• Role of physical therapy & occupational therapy is management of Osteoporosis.

Author: Elizabeth Anderson, MPT, MPH 

Contact Hours : 3 Hours 

Cost: $25 / Participant

Teaching Method :  Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test)

Target Audience: Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

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

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