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Instructional Level: Intermediate

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

Hour 1

  • Normal spine alignment and function 
  • Age-related changes to the spine 
  • Osteoporosis and the spine 
  • Characteristics and management of vertebral compression fractures 

Hour 2

  • Medical management 
  • Physiology of acute vertebral compression fractures 
  • Treatment strategies for pain management, transfers and strengthening exercises

Hour 3

  • Effective strategies for improving kyphotic posture
  • Progression of strengthening exercises and functional mobility

Hour 4

  • Falls prevention and vertebral compression fractures
  • Activities of daily living training and progression

Author

Lorie Schleck, PT

Rehab Guidelines for Vertebral Compression Fractures

Rehab Guidelines for Vertebral Compression Fractures

4 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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$65

Description:

About two-thirds of vertebral compression fractures are never diagnosed as many patients and families believe that back pain is just an inevitable sign of aging and arthritis. Vertebral compression fractures can permanently alter the strength and shape of the spine, resulting in lost height because the spine is shorter or a stooped posture. Even more alarming, if left untreated, these fractures can cause depression from living in constant pain, increased lung and breathing problems and even early death.

This course outlines recent evidence supporting effective rehab for patients with vertebral compression fractures. After a brief introduction to spinal anatomy and mechanics, healthcare professionals will review the types and frequencies of vertebral compression fractures and subsequent spinal pathomechanics. Treatment approaches for acute injury will be addressed including pain management, mobility training, ADLs, and ambulation. Treatment for post-acute vertebral compression fractures, including posture training, spinal mobilization, strengthening exercises, and advanced mobility will be covered. Treatment protocols for OT and PT will be included as well as patient education materials and exercise handouts.

Full Course Description
About two-thirds of vertebral compression fractures are never diagnosed as many patients and families believe that back pain is just an inevitable sign of aging and arthritis. Vertebral compression fractures can permanently alter the strength and shape of the spine, resulting in lost height because the spine is shorter or a stooped posture. Even more alarming, if left untreated, these fractures can cause depression from living in constant pain, increased lung and breathing problems and...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Participants will gain confidence and competency in treating clients with vertebral compression fractures, leading to improved outcomes and function.

Professional Objectives:

  1. Identify normal spine anatomy and function and how these changes in advanced age.
  2. Select the characteristics and consequences of vertebral compression fractures.
  3. Identify management strategies for vertebral compression fractures.
  4. Select pain management strategies for vertebral compression fractures
  5. Recognize transfer training and strengthening exercises for patients with acute vertebral compression fractures
  6. Identify the importance of decreasing kyphotic posture in patients with vertebral compression fractures
  7. Select elements of treatment progression for strengthening and functional mobility in patients with vertebral compression fractures
  8. Identify why falls prevention is important in patients with osteoporosis.
  9. Select principles of ADL training in patients with vertebral compression fractures.

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Participants will gain confidence and competency in treating clients with vertebral compression fractures, leading to improved outcomes and function.

Professional Objectives:

  1. Identify normal spine anatomy and function and how these changes in advanced age.
  2. Select the characteristics and consequences of vertebral compression fractures.
  3. Identify management strategies for vertebral compression fractures.
  4. Select pain management strategies for vertebral compression fractures
  5. Recognize transfer training and strengthening exercises for patients with acute vertebral compression fractures
  6. Identify the importance of decreasing kyphotic posture in patients with vertebral compression fractures
  7. Select elements of treatment progression for strengthening and functional mobility in patients with vertebral compression fractures
  8. Identify why falls prevention is important in patients with osteoporosis.
  9. Select principles of ADL training in patients with vertebral compression fractures.

 

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Lorie Schleck is employed by Interim Home Care and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

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:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-independent course is offered at 0.4 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Lorie Schleck is employed by Interim Home Care and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

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.