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A Critical Review of Spinal Manual Therapy for People with Osteoporosis

A Critical Review of Spinal Manual Therapy for People with Osteoporosis

A Critical Review of Spinal Manual Therapy for People with Osteoporosis

CA$20.00
This course includes
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Certificate of completion
This course was recorded in July 2021

Overview:

This course described a critical review of the safety and applicability of spinal manual therapy for people with osteoporosis by reviewing biomechanical and clinical literature.

The force produced on the spine during manual therapy varies widely. The three identified clinical studies reviewed reported few adverse events with Grade III/IV mobilizations, and participants experienced some benefits to pain and function.

 

Speaker:

Dr. Caitlin McArthur is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University. Her research focuses on improving the effectiveness of and access to rehabilitation for people living with chronic health conditions across the continuum of care, particularly home and long-term care. She is interested in fall and fracture prevention and improving functional mobility for clinically complex older adults. She completed her MScPT at the University of Toronto, and her PhD at the University of Waterloo with a specialization in Aging, Health, and Well-being.

 

The instructors
Canadian Physiotherapy Association

As the vital partner for the profession, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) leads, advocates, and inspires excellence and innovation to promote health. CPA’s goal is to provide exceptional service, valuable information and connections to the profession of physiotherapy, across Canada and around the world.
Material included in this course
  • A Critical Review of Spinal Manual Therapy for People with Osteoporosis
  • Welcome
  • Introduction
  • Overview of the Study
  • The Effects of Interventions
  • Implications - Forces Applied by Therapist vs Force Required to Fracture Vertebrae
  • Implications - Effects of Manual Therapy
  • Audience Questions
  • Feedback
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