Training for Osteoarthritis


R550.00
R550.00



Where to study this course

Course Requirements
No requirements or previous qualifications needed
You will need:
- Computer, Internet, Manual (to be printed off of website), stationery
- Small equipment (arc or bosu, band, mat, 65cm ball, box or bench, foam roller, tone loop)

Payment Terms



Please Note: You will be taken through to Checkout but you are not required to pay immediately. Proceed to Checkout and Pay Later by EFT.
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
- 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
- Â Goals for the program
- The exercise program
- Conclusion
3 REPSSA Points | 1 UAE REP Points | 0.10 ACE CEC Points | 3 HPCSA Points |
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- Increase your scope of practice by working with clients with osteoarthritis
- Teach an Osteoarthritic exercise class with safety and efficiency