Introduction to Pilates for Osteoporosis
with Sherri Betz
Learn the most important concepts from Polestar Pilates, contraindicated exercises and the best Pilates exercises for bone health for adults and older adults.
This course includes:
49-minute online, self-paced lecture-
30 Days unlimited access to course
Overview:
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Join us for an introductory dynamic and fun lecture on bone physiology and the pathological condition of osteoporosis. Easily identify osteoporosis or those at risk for fracture using a very simple 4-step screening.
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Learn the most important concepts from Polestar Pilates, contraindicated exercises and the best Pilates exercises for bone health for adults and older adults. Get the latest research on bone building exercise and fracture prevention!
You will learn:
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How bones function
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Bone-safe Pilates Principles and Priorities
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Bone Health Benefits of Pilates
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Bone Health Strengthening Tips
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To interpret a T-score and Bone Density Study
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Precautions and contraindications for fracture prevention
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Latest research on best (and worst) exercises for bone health
About Sherri Betz, PT, DPT, GCS, NCPT, CEEAA
Dr. Sherri Betz is a physical therapist and Pilates teacher specializing in spine rehabilitation, geriatric orthopedics, osteoporosis and exercise applications for special populations. As director of TheraPilates® Physical Therapy Clinics, Dr. Betz operates locations in Santa Cruz, CA and Monroe, LA and is a 1991 graduate of Louisiana State University (LSU) Medical Center’s Physical Therapy Program. Awarded a clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Evidence in Motion Health Sciences Institute (EIM) in 2017, she blends a manual therapy approach with her expertise in Pilates and yoga exercise for older adults with balance disorders, osteoporosis and orthopedic pathologies. She is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher with diplomas from both Polestar Pilates and The Ron Fletcher Program of Study.
Dr. Betz has published numerous articles, book chapters, and videos on the topic of Pilates for special populations. In addition to being an in-demand international conference presenter, online sessions with Dr. Betz on the topic of exercise for osteoporosis, geriatrics and orthopedic pathologies can be streamed on www.MedBridgeEducation.com and www.Pilates Anytime.com.
She is currently working with AGPT to develop clinical practice guidelines on physical therapy examination and intervention for adults with osteoporosis. Dr. Betz devotes her practice to improving awareness about geriatric exercise, bone health and safe yoga and Pilates-based exercise through professional and consumer education as well as through promotion of low-cost community exercise programs for fit and frail older adults.
