Course Overview

Elevate your clinical practice and step into your role as an essential manager of skeletal health. Physical therapists are uniquely positioned to address the "silent disease" of osteoporosis through proactive intervention.

This 4-hour, evidence-based intensive moves beyond generalized protocols to provide clinicians with the tools for highly individualized, gender-inclusive bone health management. Whether your patient is navigating post-menopausal changes, Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT), or gender-affirming hormone transitions, you will gain the expertise to mitigate fracture risk through precision exercise prescription and proactive education.

Course Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Utilize clinical screening tools and interpret Bone Mineral Density (BMD) results accurately.
• Perform targeted musculoskeletal evaluations that recognize population-specific risk factors for osteoporosis.
• Implement osteogenic exercise programs applying principles of mechanotransduction, Wolff’s Law, and SAFE guidelines.
• Design tailored, progressive exercise programs to optimize bone health in diverse populations across the bone health spectrum.
• Facilitate collaborative care and effective communication within the patient’s medical team.
• Empower self-management by instructing patients in safe movement patterns combined with bone-healthy lifestyle habits.

ROI: Course Value

• Clinical Versatility: Enhance physical therapy care across the continuum, from acute and home care to outpatient rehabilitation.
• Program Development: Gain a step-by-step framework for building a Bone Health or Osteoporosis Prevention program within your clinic.
• Exam Prep: Access a condensed resource of current evidence for those sitting for ABPTS specialty exams, specifically Pelvic and Women’s Health (PWCS) and Geriatric (GCS) board certifications.