Course Code: REL-RTS-0-OIIPTOT
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Determine contraindications and precautions for rehabilitation interventions for patients with osteoporosis.
Select the most appropriate interventions for older adults with a diagnosis of osteoporosis as a comorbidity.
Choose effective treatment plan modifications for older adults with osteoporosis.
Outline:
Section 1: Elynn
Why It Matters
Meet Elynn
Safe Movements and Patient Education
Exercise Interventions
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Isaac
Meet Isaac
Isaac’s Fall History
Assessment
Treatment Goals
Interventions
Additional Patient Education
Discharge
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Margaret
Meet Margaret
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
ADL Adaptations
Physical Therapy Evaluation
Exercise for Margaret
Home Exercise Program
Discharge
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Jean
Meet Jean
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Adapting Exercise for Jean
Caregiver Education
Discharge
Review
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Christopher Meketansky, MS, OTR/L
Christopher Meketansky OTR/L graduated from Stony Brook University in 2017 with a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. He received training in manual therapy, specialized treatment for individuals with degenerative neurological disorders and post-stroke neurorehabilitation. He has worked in skilled nursing and home healthcare settings with experience treating patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, balance impairments, and a myriad of other conditions impacting the older adult population.
Reviewer: Sara Dydyn OTR/L, ATP
Sara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Physical Therapist; Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.