Course Description
Course Description:
There is an increasing need for skilled hands-on care to address the challenges of our aging population. Therapeutic massage has proven to be beneficial in managing the symptoms of medical conditions associated with aging, improving quality of life in the golden years. Therapeutic massage is an essential component of a treatment plan for seniors, with proven efficacy in the evidence-based literature for improving functional outcomes.
Intervention approaches for specific problems of the elderly (such as circulatory deficits, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, dementia, balance issues, and chronic pain) are discussed. Evidence reveals how therapeutic massage may be readily implemented as part of a treatment program to achieve better functional outcomes in elderly patients. You will be surprised at how little time it takes to make a significant different in function with massage therapy.
Contact Hours: 3
Target Audience:
Instructional Level: IntermediateAccreditation Information:
| State | Discipline | Approval Status | Provider Code | Approval Category | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | PT, PTA | Approved | Category A | Infinite |
Course Outline:
Hour 1
- Aging statistics
- Massage and manual therapy definition
- Intervention types
- Research review of massage and manual therapy techniques Myofascial, Neuromuscular, trigger point, ischemic compression, deep tissue, cranial, visceral, lymph drainage
- Aging physiology
Hour 2
- Physiological effects of aging
- Functional effects of aging
- Massage adaptations for elders
- Techniques
- Communication
- Protocol
Hour 3
- Contraindications
- Precautions
- Research review on specific interventions
Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
This course is intended to instruct the professional through benefits of manual therapy and massage interventions to address pain and stiffness in elder patients, and utilize such interventions as part of their plan of care.
Professional Objectives:
- Recognize the effects of aging on physiology, psychology and function in the elderly
- Identify the efficacy of medical massage therapy in addressing select medical problems in elders, based on current evidence
- Select modifications of massage interventions for addressing common medical conditions in elders.
- Identify the benefits of therapeutic massage interventions in promoting improved mobility, reduced pain, and positive functional outcomes in the elderly
Disclosures:
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Contact Hours: 3 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, Massage Therapist
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
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial – Theresa Schmidt is employed by Educise 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.
Authors:
Theresa Schmidt, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS, CHY, DD
Theresa A. Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS is a Board-certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, massage therapist, Expert Consultant and educator at Educise.com Education, Health & Wellness in the Dartmouth-Sunapee, NH area. She graduated from Long Island University’s PT with Highest Honors and received her Doctorate in PT from University of New England. She served as faculty at CUNY Queens and Touro College in New York city. Theresa integrates traditional and holistic approaches to maximize performance. Her manual focus draws from over 30 years in osteopathic-based therapies including myofascial, craniosacral, counterstrain, muscle energy, mobilization, precision movement, mindfulness, and integrative medicine.
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