Shari Kalkstein – Functional Strength Training for the Aging Spine – PESI

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Speaker: Shari Kalkstein
Format: Audio and Video
Media Type: Digital Seminar

Description

Enhancing Strength, Flexibility and Function in the Adult with Spinal Conditions

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 28 million Americans (80 percent of them are women) suffer from the debilitating effects of osteoporosis while millions more experience the same weakness, functional limitations and diminished quality of life associated with other degenerative conditions. The problem becomes more prevalent as the population of older adults increases. However, with appropriate nutrition, exercise and guidance from well-trained professionals, adults can live more productive, active and enjoyable lives.

This recording will provide you with hands-on, practical insight and understanding into some of the physical changes occurring in the spines and joints of older adults. Several degenerative conditions will be discussed along with how to address them through strength training and postural exercises. You will learn how to empower your clients so they can regain their strength, posture and confidence. New approaches and exercises will be discussed, demonstrated and practiced, allowing you to immediately adopt and adapt them to your clients.

Speaker

Shari Kalkstein
BA, PTA, CSCS, EP-C, CPT, CMES
Fortify Your Frame

Shari Kalkstein, BA, PTA, CSCS, EP-C, CPT, CMES, is a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Certified Personal Trainer with over 20 years of experience. Ms. Kalkstein is the owner/president of Fortify Your Frame, Inc., a personal training business. Her practice consists of balance and fall prevention, fall recovery, and improving strength and endurance of aging adults. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Texas at Arlington, and an Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy Assisting from Broward Community College. Ms. Kalkstein offers SilverSneaker FLEX Indoor Balance and Strength classes.

As an experienced physical therapist assistant and personal trainer, Ms. Kalkstein offers a comprehensive and unique understanding of the aging adult and offers an effective exercise program that will strengthen and support the spine as well as the whole body to help increase and maintain functional abilities. Her wealth of knowledge and practical “field” experience make her an informative instructor. She brings passion, enthusiasm, and innovative ideas to her presentations and keeps the day moving with hands-on activities.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Shari Kalkstein is owner of Fortify Your Frame, Inc. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Shari Kalkstein is an Allied member of the American College of Sports Medicine. She is a member of IDEA; and the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

Target Audience

• Strength and Conditioning Specialists
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Personal Trainers
• Athletic Trainers
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Exercise Physiologists

Outline

• Degenerative Conditions Associated with Aging
  Spinal stenosis
  Spondylosis
  Spondylolisthesis
  Osteoporosis
• Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
  Uncontrollable
  Controllable
  Dietary concerns
• Guidelines for Exercise
  Goals for the aging client
  Strength vs. flexibility
  Stretching
  Active vs. passive
  Active assist
  Evaluating and prioritizing types of exercise for the individual client
• Modifications to Exercises
  Posture restrictions
  Postural modifications
  Postural re-education exercises
• Abdominal and Back Exercises—Demonstration and Practice
  Guidelines for safe exercises
  Neutral spine
  Core stability
• Upper Body Exercises—Demonstration and Practice
  Weight bearing exercises
  Non-weight bearing strengthening exercises
• Lower Body Exercises—Demonstration and Practice
  Weight bearing
  Fall prevention
  Balance activities
• Overview of Gym Machines
  Do’s
  Don’ts
  

Objectives

1. Examine common conditions affecting the aging spine, including degenerative spinal conditions and osteoporosis
2. Develop more effective strength and conditioning programs for individuals with degenerative spinal conditions and other joints affected by arthritis
3. Establish guidelines for exercise and stretching based on each client’s abilities
4. Demonstrate proper techniques for upper, lower and core body exercises that enhance posture and spinal health
5. Evaluate the effects of degenerative spinal conditions associated with aging
6. Identify controllable and uncontrollable risk factors for osteoporosis
7. Explain the philosophy of a functional exercise program
8. Discuss the goals of strength training for clients with spinal and postural degeneration
9. Describe and demonstrate appropriate trunk, upper and lower body exercises
10. Identify contraindicated exercises for clients with certain degenerative spinal conditions
11. Develop safe and effective exercise and fitness programs that support the aging spine 

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