Aging and Wellness: Tests, Measurements, and Inflammation
Presented by Rehab Connections
Description
Are chronic diseases inevitable with aging?
What does an aging brain look like?
How does inflammation play a role in aging?
This virtual workshop is an exciting new topic that connects numerous dots. An informative lecture will provide a greater understanding of age-related physiological changes and causes of low grade, chronic systemic inflammation. Plus interactive practical lab segments include functional strength tests and basic measurements for health, an introduction to “functional ranges” of selected blood tests, and more!
Instruction level: Various
CE contact hours 4.0 (IL) *** Duration: 3.3 hours
Intended audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs
Topics
- Physiological changes associated with aging
- Inflammation and chronic disease myths
- Functional strength and movement testing
- Key vital sign measurements to track
- Role of DNA testing and what the rehab professional needs to know
- Functional ranges of selected relevant lab markers
Objectives
By the completion of the course you will be able to:
- Describe wellness strategies that address common physiological changes associated with aging.
- Discuss the difference between pathological and functional ranges in selected lab tests.
- Perform tests and measurements as presented.
- Explain the role of inflammation in aging and chronic disease.
IMPORTANT! 2-3 days prior to the CE event,
you will receive your CE materials and Zoom registration link by email. This gives you the
opportunity to preview, download or print, save, and refer back to the
information at any time. If you do not receive your CE material
please contact us before the day of the course or workshop.
Presenter
- Sheryl Poremba, PT, CCM
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Location
This workshop is conducted virtually using Zoom.
Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Workshop: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Click on date to register.
Tuition: $108
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Seating is limited. Please register
early!
Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content
and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond
our control.
Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education
sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No:
216-000101; OT License No: 224-000048; AT License No:
186-000107; BOC Provider No. P3418.
Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per
session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received
more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance
of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another
individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for
cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically,
including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.
Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event
up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will
not be responsible for any charges incurred by the
registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other
than the CE event tuition.
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