This course addresses the fundamentals of training a client or patient with Osteoarthritis. You will:

• Look at the theory behind Osteoarthritis: the precautions, risks and symptoms as well as the goals for their exercise programme
• Learn a comprehensive Osteoarthritic focused exercise programme that will ensure safety for your client or patient when exercising
• Learn modifications and assists that are relevant to making their programme safe and effective and will encourage joint care and longevity
• Learn to teach an Osteoarthritic exercise class with safety and efficiency in mind
• Gain insight into the finer details of Osteoarthritis and what the necessities are when teaching an Osteoarthritic client movement and exercise
• Be able to offer your client or patient a class with the ultimate goal being joint care and longevity

Course Agenda:

• This course is done online at a time convenient for the candidate
• The course is presented via a video so the candidate is able to watch the course and follow the presenter from the manual
• The course is covered in 1 session
• The course duration is approximately 100 minutes
• At the end of the final session, they are to complete a test at their convenience
• They will also receive the 1page course summary
• A certificate will be available once they have achieved 70% on the test

• What is Osteoarthritis
• Chondrocyte – Cartilage Cell
• The Role of Exercise for Osteoarthritis
• Risks and precautions
•  Goals for the program
• The exercise program
• Conclusion

REPSSA CPD Points: 3 REPSSA Endorsed Points

• Increase your scope of practice by working with clients with osteoarthritis
• Teach an Osteoarthritic exercise class with safety and efficiency