It’s very likely you’ll encounter clients with arthritis or osteoporosis. This introductory course is designed to give you practical knowledge to allow you to work confidently with clients or class participants who have arthritis or osteoporosis.
The course covers the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of the most common forms of arthritis. It includes the physiology of osteoporosis, risk factors, screening and treatment. It explains the importance of appropriate exercise interventions, giving you practical programming examples and a clear understanding of what should and shouldn’t be included in an exercise programme for someone with arthritis or osteoporosis.
Suggested Pre-requisite:
None
Course outcomes
- Gain key background knowledge about arthritis and bone health (osteoporosis).
- Understand risk factors and treatment for these conditions.
- Have information around safe and appropriate exercise options.
Author Bio
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Kris Tynan
Passionate about functional ageing and helping older adults to thrive and lead active lives, Kris Tynan runs courses for people with hip and knee osteoarthritis in her hometown of Otautahi, Christchurch, New Zealand. As well as the wonderful courses she delivers here at FitPro, she is the author of the Exercise as Medicine online training courses Diabetes and Obesity, Joints and Bones, Older Adults, Breast Cancer and Exercise, and Prostate Cancer and Exercise, and always ensures her training for exercise professionals is practical, as she herself is on the front line delivering group exercise to special populations so she understands the challenges this can bring. In 2012, she was the recipient of Exercise NZ’s award for outstanding contribution to the industry.
