Arthritis Exercise Integration (2* CEU Hours)

2 Continuing Education Hours*

*Based on NASM requirements

Learning Objectives

1. Learn the various types of arthritis and their causes.
   
   
2. Understand the symptoms of arthritis.
   
   
3. Analyze epidemiology of arthritis (US vs World).
   
   
4. Describe the anatomy, bio-mechanics and function of common joints affected by arthritis.
   
   
5. Understand treatment strategies in the management of arthritis: Mental vs. Physical.
   
   
6. Examine the healing process when treating dysfunction and pain.
   
   
7. Recognize the role of nutrition as it relates to arthritis.
   
   
8. Demonstrate exercise progression in the treatment of arthritis.

This course provides medical and fitness professionals an introduction to the tools needed to safely and effectively design and implement exercise programs for arthritic populations. Current estimates place the number of adults affected by arthritis at one in three. With arthritis being so prevalent, it can be very beneficial for fitness professionals to better understand how to train clients suffering from this disease.

We will go over the causes of arthritis, the various types of arthritis, how the disease is treated, and, finally, how all of this information should affect programming. Join Christine Conti for this inspiring session on how to properly train clients with arthritis.