Osteoporosis and Low Bone Mass: Examination and Exercise Prescription in the Real World

Brief outline (Detailed outline)

Low bone mass, osteoporosis, and osteoporotic fracture are costly in terms of personal morbidity and mortality and economic tolls to society.  Physical therapists are key in prevention of osteoporosis, fracture, and disability.  This session will review the examination, evaluation, and exercise prescription to prevent and treat osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture.

Objectives

• Participants will understand the personal and societal costs of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures including morbidity and mortality following osteoporotic fracture and societal economic tolls.
• Participants will demonstrate evidence-based tests and measures for the examination of a person with osteoporosis and risk of fracture including balance testing for the prevention of fracture.
• Participants will be able to prescribe evidence-based exercise for an individual with low bone mass, osteoporosis, and risk of fracture and discuss challenges of exercise with strategies to overcome specific challenges.

Organiser

Karen Kemmis (United States of America)

Title: Clinical Physical Therapist/Exercise Physiologist and Adjunct Professor, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY.  Education: Bachelor and Doctorate in Physical Therapy, SUNY Upstate Medical Center; Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.  Positions/Appointments: Co-chair Certification Program for Physical Therapists as Exercise Experts for Aging Adults; New York State Department of Health Osteoporosis Advisory Council; Planning Committees for National Osteoporosis Foundation’s International Symposium on Osteoporosis and American Association of Diabetes Educators; APTA.Section on Geriatrics Physical Therapists as Exercise Experts for the Aging Adult Task Force.  Publications: Osteoporosis chapter in Essentials of Public Health Biology: A Companion Guide for the Study of Pathophysiology; chapters on Safe Movement and Exercise for Bone Health in Boning Up on Osteoporosis, National Osteoporosis Foundation; Diabetes and Osteoporotic Fractures: The Role of the Diabetes Educator, The Diabetes Educator.  Professional practice: Over 25 years clinical practice as a physical therapist specializing in care of patients with painful orthopedic disorders, osteoporosis, and balance dysfunction.  Over the past 14 years, practice has focused on care of aging adults with osteoporosis, diabetes, and balance dysfunction.  Certifications include Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Pilates Rehabilitation Practitioner, and Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults.  Research: Co-investigator for New York State Department of Health Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program; IT’S MINE: Initiating Treatment Success: My Individualized Nutrition and Exercise Plan; and A Comparison of Group Diabetes Education Administered in Person vs. via Telemedicine.

Speaker

Marilyn Moffat (United States of America)

Title: Professor, New York University, New York, NY.  Education: Bachelor of Science, Queens College New York, NY; PT Certificate and PhD, New York University, New York, NY; DPT, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, Boston MA; DSc (hon), University of the Sciences, Philadelphia PA.  Positions/Appointments: President WCPT; Past President APTA; Co-chair Certification Program for Physical Therapists as Exercise Experts for Aging Adults; Chair APTA Section on Geriatrics Physical Therapists as Exercise Experts for the Aging Adult Task Force.  Publications: Integumentary Essentials-Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns; Musculoskeletal Essentials-Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns; Cardiovascular Essentials-Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns;Neuromuscular Essentials-Applying the Preferred Physical Therapist Practice Patterns; Age-defying Fitness; APTA's Book of Body Maintenance and Repair; coauthor Primary Prevention/Risk Reduction for Skeletal Demineralization; Clinicians’ Roles in Health, Wellness, and Physical Fitness, in Scientific Foundations and Principles of Practice in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.  Professional practice: Over 30 years of teaching experience and over 40 years of clinical practice specializing in management of patients/clients with orthopedic and cardiovascular/pulmonary disorders and with age-related diseases, disorders, and conditions. Certifications include Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Certified Pilates Mat Insructor, Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist, and Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults.  Research: Director, RSA Long Term Training Grants in Physical Therapy; Effects of Supportive Oxygen on Pulmonary Emphysema Patients.

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