Comprehensive Approach to Aging Confidently: Geriatric Posture, Core and Balance

Course overview

Improving Quality of Life Through Training the Spine According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass, putting them at increased risk for osteoporosis. Approximately 1 in 2 women and up to 1 in 4 men age 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death and nonfatal injuries in adults age 65 and older. The National Council on Aging reports that every 15 seconds, an older adult is seen in the ER for a fall-related injury. This problem becomes more prevalent as the population of older adults increases. However, with appropriate nutrition, exercise, and guidance from well-trained professionals, adults can live more active and enjoyable lives. This seminar provides you with hands-on, practical insight into some of the physical changes occurring in the spines of older adults. Gain easy-to-use tools to understand the risk factors for a fall-related incident and identify clients most at risk of falls. Several degenerative conditions will be discussed, along with how to address them through strength training and postural exercises. New approaches and strategies will be demonstrated and practiced with hands-on lab, allowing attendees to immediately adapt them with their clients. Learn how to empower your clients so they can regain their strength, posture, and confidence. Course Content THE SPINE Degenerative spine conditions associated with aging Stenosis Spondylosis Spondylolisthesis Osteoporosis Definition of each Risk factors for osteoporosis Uncontrollable Controllable GUIDELINES FOR EXERCISE Goals for the aging adult Evaluation and prioritizing types of exercises for the aging adult Modifications for exercises POSTURAL RE-EDUCATION EXERCISE Modifications Priority of extension exercises TRUNK, CORE (ABDOMINALS & SPINAL) Guidelines Neutral spine Core stability exercises BALANCE & FALLS Risk factors for falls Preventing falls Balance assessments 11 assessments of balance and fall risk Flexibility Strength and endurance Agility and balance I’ve fallen, now what? Skills following a fall Floor mobility Exercises Arthritic modifications Cognitive components of exercises Counting Multi-planer exercises