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Course Description

This course will enable you to deliver comprehensive treatment programs for

all levels of clients—from active adults with Osteopenia to frail adults with Osteoporosis. It is composed of:

» Online video lectures. » Online video demonstrations of client applications and individual exercises.

» A comprehensive printed manual. » An online webinar for Question and Answer discussion.

Less than 50% of the contents of this course deals with evaluation and therefore it is open for registration by Physiotherapy Assistants.

Course ObjectivesBy the end of the course, you will be able to:

» Describe the medical management of osteoporosis, including recognition of risk factors, medical testing and interpreting results, use of medications, and other conditions that impact bone health.

» Describe the management of vertebral fractures and how the utilization of proper body mechanics, and stronger back extensor strength decreases the risk of fracture.

» Administer Senior Fitness Test and utilize the results to develop and implement a safe and effective exercise program for the Beginner and Active level patient incorporating a multi-modal approach appropriate to patient’s fracture risk.

Who Should Complete This CoursePhysiotherapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Certified Exercise Physiologists and Kinesiologists.

Instructional LevelIntermediate.

Course Outline 

Introduction (30 minutes)

Fundamentals (150 minutes) » Definition and Consequences » Bone Physiology Overview » Testing Bone Density and Quality » Effect of Exercise on Bone Health » Nutrition and Bone Health » Pharmaceutical Overview

Assessment (30 minutes) » Assessment and Senior Fitness Test » Senior Fitness Test Application - 65 year old » Senior Fitness Test Application - 85 year old

Exercise Safety Tips (60 minutes) » Review Exercise Safety Tips

Balance Theory (31 minutes) » Fall Prevention/Balance Testing » Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale » Balance Exercise Application

Beginner Balance Exercises (30 minutes) » Review Beginner Level Balance Exercises

Active Balance Exercises (30 minutes) » Review Active Level Balance Exercises 

Postural Analysis & Retraining (50 minutes) » Posture Assessment and Cuing » Flexicurve Demonstration » Improving Postural Alignment — Tips » Posture Exercises Application

Posture Building Exercises (30 minutes) » Review Posture Building Exercises

Core Theory (24 minutes) » Application of Core Exercises » Beginner & Active Core Exercises

Course Outline

Flexibility Theory (10 minutes) » Safe & Effective Flexibility Exercises » Active versus Static Stretching

Flexibility Exercises (30 minutes) » Review Flexibility Exercises

Weight Bearing & Cardiovascular (8 minutes) » Weight Bearing Considerations & Cardio Vascular Training

» Weight Bearing/Cardiovascular ApplicationAlternative Approaches (16 minutes)

» Alternative Approaches to Bone Building/Therapeutic Considerations

Contraindicated Exercises (30 minutes) » Review Contraindicated Exercises » Yoga, Pilates & Gym Exercises 

Vertebral Fracture Management (65 mins) » Vertebral fracture management

Beginner & Active Strength Theory (15 mins) » Strength Training Theory

Beginner & Active Strength (180 minutes) » Beginner & Active Strength Exercises 

Special Populations (19 minutes) » Osteoporosis in Special Populations

Tai Chi (18 minutes) » Tai Chi for Osteoporosis

MelioGuide Methodology (30 minutes) » Methodology » Introduction to Site

Quiz & Evaluation (30 minutes) » Course Quiz and Evaluation

Instructor: Margaret Martin

Margaret is a Physiotherapist,

licensed in California and Ontario, with over 25 years of experience in helping individuals achieve their health & fitness goals.

She graduated from McGill University’s School of Physical Therapy in 1984. Since 2000 she has maintained her certification with the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Margaret is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) and is the Ontario Director for the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Margaret owns and manages Function to Fitness Physiotherapy and Personal Training in Ottawa and is founder of MelioGuide.

“The online MelioGuide Building Better Bones course is very good. It was nice to be able to pause the online tutorials. Everything was quite clear.”

» Annie Moreau, PhysiotherapistQuebec City, QC

“The MelioGuide Building Better Bones Level 1 course is my first online Physical Therapy course. I have enjoyed it and really liked the patient demonstrations. I also liked being able to go over the information again as I needed it.”

» Sue-Ann Rudaitis, PhysiotherapistIn Focus Physiotherapy, Georgetown, ON

“MelioGuide is an evidence-based approach to teaching your clients postural, strength, cardio, flexibility, and balance exercises that are tailored to their level of fitness and risk of fracture.”

» Holly BonaseraPhysical Therapist & Feldenkrais PractitionerSan Francisco, CA

Course Fee Includes » 15 hours of instruction » Printed manual with all course content » Online interactive Webinar

Continuing Education Units » OKA 7 primary category CESP points » 13 OPPQ HFC: Physiotherapeutes et TRP

To Learn More and Register Online » www.MelioGuide.com/elearning » All online transactions are safe and secure

Registration Contact Information » Richard Martin at 613-697-8276 » richard@melioguide.com

Benefits of MelioGuide Pro NetworkJoin 800 Health Care Professionals who have completed Level I and receive the following free MelioGuide Pro benefits:

» Online Clinicians Directory listing (You decide if you wish to be listed or not).

» eNews updates on developments related to the prevention and management of osteoporosis.

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Building Better BonesLevel 1 Online Course

Osteoporosis Prevention, Treatment and Management

Registration Fee: $275

Fee Includes: » Online access to course material » 270+ page printed manual » Shipping & handling of manual » Online interactive Webinar

Taxes Apply in the Following Jurisdictions: » HST applied in ON, BC, NB, NL and NS » GST in other Canadian provinces » No taxes applied outside Canada

“This course should be a mandatory part of all Physiotherapy training programs!”

» Karen Ginsburg, PhysiotherapistCommunity Rehab Therapy, Hamilton, ON

Register Onlinewww.MelioGuide.com/elearning

“MelioGuide ... an online resource for all things osteoporosis”