Special Topics: Osteoporosis
With Cara Reeser and Jeremy Laverdure.
On-Demand
2hrs
2 NPCP CECs available to attendees
access for 2 years
The Curriculum
Special Topics: Osteoporosis [On-Demand]
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- Disclaimer and Handout
- Lesson 01: Introduction to Osteoporosis and Osteopenia (23:47)
- Lesson 02: Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk (12:14)
- Lesson 03: Medical Management of Osteoporosis (7:54)
- Lesson 04: Exercise for Osteporosis—Evidence and Guidelines (28:43)
- Lesson 05: Pilates Programming for Low Bone Density (11:23)
- Lesson 06: Using the "Jellyfish Maneuver" (6:40)
- Lesson 07: Abdominal Exercises with Minimal Spinal Flexion (4:57)
- Lesson 08: Scapular Retraction Exercises (2:05)
- Lesson 09: Back Extensor Training (4:20)
- Lesson 10: Lumbar Selective Control (2:52)
- Lesson 11: Squats, Deadlifts & Hops (11:09)
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- What's Next?
Special Topics Course Description
Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone mass and disrupted bone microarchitecture, leading to decreased bone strength and an increased risk of fracture. 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 years and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporotic fractures in their lifetime! Many of our Pilates students will have a diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis, or be in an at-risk demographic. In this Special Topics course, we will learn what to be cautious about or avoid in the Pilates studio, as well as what the research says about exercise and the prevention or amelioration of osteoporosis.