June 7, 2019
@ 8:00 AM
to June 8, 2019
@
4:30 PM
Advances in Exercise for the Older Adult:
A 2 Day Lab/Lecture PTA Focus Course
June 7-8, 2019
8 am – 4:40 pm both days
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue
St Paul, MN 55105
Course Description
This 2-day course will focus on the Physical Therapist Assistant’s (PTA) use of exercise as an advanced rehabilitation
intervention for the aging adult. Several common functional outcome measures will be actively performed by
participants or demonstrated by instructors. The physical stress theory regarding proper exercise intensity will be
presented. PTA’s will learn how to utilize this concept in exercise programs for aging adults, as indicated by the physical
therapy (PT) plan of care (POC), for aerobic conditioning, balance, gait and strength training. A variety of diagnoses
commonly treated in aging adults will be reviewed and discussed relative to the application of exercise principles,
treatment progression, and precautions. A discussion of barriers and motivation strategies to assist the aging adult in
achieving goals will be included. The course will include both lecture and hands-on practical lab activities
Spaces are limited so register for this course early!
http://geriatricspt.org/?35w774