Exercise Dosing for Geriatric Patients With Multiple Comorbidities
Presented by Ray VanWye
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This course addresses the need for specialized training for physical therapists to understand exercise prescriptions for patients with complex health profiles. Physical therapists will gain comprehensive skills in assessing and integrating various clinical guidelines, such as those from the American College of Sports Medicine, to create exercise regimens that consider the interplay of multiple diseases. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of cardiopulmonary training techniques and prescribing exercises to meet the unique needs of geriatric patients. This course is designed for practicing physical therapists looking to enhance their competency in managing and improving the quality of life for their geriatric patients through personalized, safe, and effective exercise interventions.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the implications of multiple comorbidities on exercise prescription to understand their interrelated impacts on exercise tolerance and safety
- Determine appropriate exercise dosages utilizing current clinical guidelines and specific condition-related modifications
- Apply exercise prescription principles to plan health and fitness programs for geriatric patients, considering the presence of comorbidities that may act as barriers to traditional exercise regimens
- Evaluate case studies of geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities to prescribe exercise programs effectively, ensuring the integration of best practices and current research findings into clinical decision-making
Meet your instructor
Ray VanWye
Dr. Ray VanWye has been a licensed physical therapist since 2006 and has taught within an entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program since 2015. He specializes in differential diagnosis, screening for referral, and cardiopulmonary physical therapy. Dr. VanWye earned a BS (2001) and MS (2007) in exercise science from…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Impact of Comorbidities on Exercise Capacity
This chapter explores the foundational principles of prescribing exercise for geriatric patients with multiple comorbidities. It addresses how these conditions collectively impact exercise tolerance and safety, providing a framework for physical therapists to design and modify exercise programs that cater to the complex health profiles of elderly patients.
2. Principles of Exercise Prescription in Geriatrics
This chapter examines the complexities of designing and adjusting exercise programs to safely manage them, considering interrelated comorbidities. By integrating current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices, therapists are guided on how to optimize physical therapy outcomes.
3. Case Studies: Exercise Prescription for Geriatric Patients With Multiple Comorbidities
This chapter provides an in-depth look at real-world applications of theoretical knowledge through detailed analyses of various case studies. This section showcases how physical therapists can adapt exercise prescriptions to ensure they are both effective and safe while considering the complex interplay of conditions.
