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Therapeutic Exercise: Osteoarthritis of the Spine

Therapeutic Exercise: Osteoarthritis of the Spine

Explore targeted exercises that can alleviate pain and restore function in patients with spinal osteoarthritis.

Language English
Duration 30m
Instructor

Description

Therapeutic Exercise: Osteoarthritis of the Spine addresses a frequently encountered condition in a massage therapy practice. This course is one installment in a series of osteoarthritis therapeutic exercise courses.

Explore the importance of rehabilitation and targeted exercise in decreasing pain and restoring function for patients with spinal osteoarthritis.

Learn how to identify the muscular and connective tissue presentation of osteoarthritis of the spine. Discover detailed remedial exercises tailored to this condition, including exercises targeted towards maintaining and increasing mobility, stretching, and strengthening. Appropriate exercises for spinal osteoarthritis can aid in the rehabilitation journey and optimize the overall effectiveness of the treatment plan.

Therapeutic Exercise is an essential part of a massage therapist’s role in Canada. However, in other regions—such as the United States—this may fall outside the approved scope of practice. Please check with your local licensing or regulatory body to confirm whether this topic is permitted in your area.

Gain a solid understanding of osteoarthritis of the spine basics, including the associated symptom profiles and causes associated with the four grades of osteoarthritis.
Receive detailed, step-by-step guidance on mobility, stretching, and strengthening exercises for muscles of the core, thoracic and lumbar spine, specifically tailored to address dysfunction stemming from osteoarthritis.
Develop the expertise to implement corrective exercises designed to rehabilitate osteoarthritis of the spine.
Overview

INTRODUCTION

Understanding Osteoarthritis of the Spine

INTRODUCTORY EXERCISES

Understanding Therapeutic Exercise
Abdominal Brace
Chin Tuck

MOBILITY EXERCISES

Deep Squat with Rotation
Cat-Cow
Kneeling Thoracic Rotation
Side-Lying Thoracic Rotation

STRETCHING EXERCISES

Child's Pose
Forward Fold Stretch
Standing Side Stretch

STRENGTHENING EXERCISES

Superman
Alternating Isometric Hip Flexion
Push-Ups
Plank
Bridge
Bent-Over Dumbbell Row

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz
  • Lydia Giammartino, MMedSc, BKin, RMT
  • Michelle Doell, BA, RMT
  • Julie Goldstein, MA, MPA, JD
  • Kimberly Kent, RMT
  • Angela Molinari, BPhE, RMT
  • Maria Naccarato, BSc, RMT
  • David Nachman, BKin(Cand)
  • Lisa Petrisor, BPhE, BScPt
Purchase Course
Therapeutic Exercise: Osteoarthritis of the Spine

CA$19.99

Included in a Certificate Program