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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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John Jowers, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS

Muscle Matters: Mastering Management of Sarcopenia

Muscle Matters: Mastering Management of Sarcopenia

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Course release date: 10/7/2024

Course Overview

Sarcopenia affects between 8% and 50% of adults over age 55 throughout North America. It is annually responsible for a $19 billion burden on the healthcare industry. However, recent surveys reveal that the lay public and even healthcare practitioners are rather unfamiliar with the condition and its effects on the human body. This course will define and investigate the causes of sarcopenia. Participants will also learn how to screen for and treat sarcopenia. To further influence our community’s health and wellness, participants will also learn how to prevent sarcopenia, thus reducing its impact on the economy and our healthcare system. 

Full Course Description
Course release date: 10/7/2024Course OverviewSarcopenia affects between 8% and 50% of adults over age 55 throughout North America. It is annually responsible for a $19 billion burden on the healthcare industry. However, recent surveys reveal that the lay public and even healthcare practitioners are rather unfamiliar with the condition and its effects on the human body. This course will define and investigate the causes of sarcopenia. Participants will also learn how to screen for and...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

Sarcopenia affects between 8% and 50% of adults over age 55 throughout North America. It is annually responsible for a $19 billion burden on the healthcare industry. However, recent surveys reveal that the lay public and even healthcare practitioners are rather unfamiliar with the condition and its effects on the human body. This course will define and investigate the causes of sarcopenia. Participants will also learn how to screen for and treat sarcopenia. To further influence our community’s health and wellness, participants will also learn how to prevent sarcopenia, thus reducing its impact on the economy and our healthcare system. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Relate what sarcopenia is, who it affects, and how it can decrease functional mobility and occupational performance. 
  • Differentiate methods of testing patients for sarcopenia.
  • Predict risk factors for developing muscle atrophy.
  • Organize a therapeutic exercise program that effectively treats sarcopenia and improves functional outcomes in daily activity & mobility.
  • Review how to educate patients on the nutritional components for treating sarcopenia. 
  • Utilize evidence-based methods to make therapeutic interventions the most effective in preventing and treating sarcopenia.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

Sarcopenia affects between 8% and 50% of adults over age 55 throughout North America. It is annually responsible for a $19 billion burden on the healthcare industry. However, recent surveys reveal that the lay public and even healthcare practitioners are rather unfamiliar with the condition and its effects on the human body. This course will define and investigate the causes of sarcopenia. Participants will also learn how to screen for and treat sarcopenia. To further influence our community’s health and wellness, participants will also learn how to prevent sarcopenia, thus reducing its impact on the economy and our healthcare system. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Relate what sarcopenia is, who it affects, and how it can decrease functional mobility and occupational performance. 
  • Differentiate methods of testing patients for sarcopenia.
  • Predict risk factors for developing muscle atrophy.
  • Organize a therapeutic exercise program that effectively treats sarcopenia and improves functional outcomes in daily activity & mobility.
  • Review how to educate patients on the nutritional components for treating sarcopenia. 
  • Utilize evidence-based methods to make therapeutic interventions the most effective in preventing and treating sarcopenia.

 

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11172. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 2 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy


AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11172. This Distance Learning-Independent course is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Athletic Training: 2 Hours
Occupational Therapy: 2 Hours
Physical Therapy: 2 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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