This is a 16-hour course with lab equivalent to 1.6 CEUs. Motivations Inc is an approved provider by The Texas Chapter of the APTA. We follow the PT licensing Board guidelines in the states in which the course is held. AOTA: Motivations, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association #4002, for 16 contact hours - Intermediate Level Occupational Therapy Process: evaluation, intervention. The assignment of AOTA CEU's does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA. BOC: Motivations, Inc. is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers
7:30 - 8:00 am
REGISTRATION
8:00 - 9:15 am
MODULE 1: Introduction to The Meeks Method (Lecture-Lab)
Introductions/Introductory Information and Course Materials Anatomy as it Pertains to Bone Health
Exercises: Perch Posture, Sit-To-Stand-To-Sit
9:15 - 10:15 am
MODULE 2: Laying the Foundation (Lecture-Lab)
PowerPoint Presentation alternating with exercise and movement
EXERCISES: Hip Hinge with Dowel, Body Arc, Scapular Retraction, Compensatory Movement Patterns, Umbrella Breath,
CASE REPORT: Patient with severe condition with successful treatment program
10:15 - 10:30 am
BREAK
10:30 - 12:30 pm
Continuation of MODULE 2
Definitions, Epidemiology, Pathology, Consequences of Osteoporosis
Discussion of Osteoporosis in Children/Child Development Problems
Reading of Bone Density Reports
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 pm
MODULE 3: Gait-Posture-Balance (Lab)
Introduction of Habitual and Non-Habitual Movement Patterns Discussions of Walking Poles, Shoes, Walkers and other Assistive Devices
2:30 - 3:15 pm
MODULE 4: Management Guidelines (Lecture - Lab)
Guidelines for 4 groups of patients diagnosed with osteoporosis
Chart of Care for Vertebral Compression Fracture Management
Bracing with the Spinomed Orthosis (PP)
Use of Low Intensity Vibration to Augment Exercise Management of Acute Compression Fractures
2 Case Reports on Postural Improvement
3:15 - 3:30 pm
3:30 - 5:30 pm
MODULE 5: Site-Specific Exercise (Lab)
Demonstration of positioning and first 4 exercises—The Re-Alignment Routine. Guidelines for severely involved and frail patients.
Demo of transferring to and from floor.
Practice of positioning and instruction in The Re-Alignment Routine in groups of 2. Presentation/practice of supine site-specific exercises including resistance band. Participants exercise independently Including breathing and relaxation. Remind participants of “homework”.
DAY 2
8:00 - 10:00 am
MODULE 6--Patient Pre-Assessment and Assessment (Lecture-Lab)
Identification of patients at risk for Osteoporosis and Fracture
Assessment with reliable, valid and safe tools for osteoporosis
Doing the REEDCO Posture Score Test
10:00 - 10:15 am
10:15 - 12:30 pm
MODULE 7—Site-Specific Exercise (Lab)
Strengthening/Balancing with Foam Rollers Demo and Do Site-Specific Exercises—Supine,Prone,
Bridging, Side-Lying Leg Lift
LUNCH
1:30 – 2:00 pm
MODULE 8-A – Exercise Guidelines (Lecture)
Chronological Protocol, CASE REPORTS of 14 patients with Postural Correction and Successful Management with The Meeks Method
2:00 – 2:15
Module 9—Wall Exercises (Lab)
2:15 – 3:00 pm
MODULE 8-B—Exercise Guidelines (Lecture)
Nachemson Studies Slides; Senior Class Guidelines
Effects of Treatment; 16 Guidelines for Exercise
CASE REPORTS on 4 Patients
3:00 – 3:30 pm
MODULE 10—Activities of Daily Living (Lab)
3:30 – 3:45 pm
3:45 – 4:15 pm
MODULE 11—Exercise Demos (Demo)
Arm Press, Straight Leg Raise with Stretching Strap and Dowel
4:15 – 5:00
MODULE 12—Gym and Fitness (Lecture – Lab)
5:00 - 5:30 pm
Module 13—Wrap Up (Lecture-Q&A-Group Discussion)
Final Questions, Guidelines, Discussions, Evaluations Farewell PowerPoint Slides End of Seminar—Pick up Certificates on Way Out
An exercise mat, 1 bath towel, 2 hand towels and 1 washcloth. Please wear lab clothes.
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