Jamie Miner – Solve Age Related Degenerative Challenges: A Hands-on Course

Outline

DEGENERATIVE SPINE CONDITIONS

• Stenosis
• Spondylosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Osteoporosis
• Implement measurable evaluation techniques and outcome measures
• Newest surgical and non-surgical options
• Preventative treatments – lab practice… prevention remains the goal!
• Post-surgical treatments – lab practice with evidence-based exercise protocols incorporated
• Aging spine with history of disc surgery

OSTEOPOROSIS

• Bracing – lab practice with prevention exercise
• A creative exercise program
• Pain control

EXERCISE GUIDELINES

• Realistic goals for the aging adult – and expected outcomes
• Prioritizing types of exercises for the aging adult
• Modifications for exercises to meet individual needs

POSTURAL RE-EDUCATION EXERCISE

• Assessment tools – lab component to practice assessment techniques to increase your understanding of the patients’ needs
• Priority of extension exercises
• Modifications

TRUNK AND CORE EXERCISES (ATTENTION TO THE ABDOMEN AND SPINE)

• Assessments
• Neutral spine
• Core stability exercises – lab practice of exercise technique and patient specific options

GAIT, BALANCE AND FALL PREVENTION

• Preventing falls
• Evidence –based assessments of balance and fall risk – lab practice of new assessment strategies
• Flexibility requirements for function and mobility
• Strength and endurance
• Agility and balance
• “I’ve fallen, now what? “
• Cognitive issues and compliance challenges