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Impact of Kyphosis Exercise and Posture Training Intervention on Function
Impact of Kyphosis Exercise and Posture Training Intervention on Function
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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
May 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
PT, PTA – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.
When was the last time you said to a patient, “I notice you have kyphosis; what do you think about that? Is it something that you want to change?” In this episode, we talk with Amy Gladin about hyperkyphosis, the adverse effect it has on health statuses, how to measure it, best practices for intervention, and how to keep patients engaged.
(02:13) Hyperkyphosis: Definition, Prevalence, and Risk Factors
(04:49) Impact of Hyperkyphosis on Health Status
(09:12) How to Measure Kyphosis in Clinical Practice
(11:12) Expectations for Change
(14:20) Multimodal Physical Therapy Intervention
(24:28) Taping Technique
(25:49) Mobilization: Is it Safe?
(26:50) Explaining Expected Improvements to Patients
(28:44) The Impact of Physical Therapy on Functional Measures
(32:07) Case Example: Meeting The Patient Where They Are
(35:55) Kyphosis and Pain
(38:07) Addressing Kyphosis in the Plan of Care
(39:06) Considerations for the Frail Population
(42:34) Case Example: A Patient with Severe Kyphosis
(47:04) Prescribing an HEP: Meeting Your Patient Where They Are
(49:31) Bracing
(51:18) Summary
(52:01) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Amy Gladin, PT, MPT, DPT, OCS.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:
Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;
or
Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
Resources
Measuring Occiput to Wall:
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Occiput_to_Wall_Distance_OWD
The Clinical Relevance of Hyperkyphosis: A Narrative Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32038498/
When was the last time you said to a patient, “I notice you have kyphosis; what do you think about that? Is it something that you want to change?” In this episode, we talk with Amy Gladin about hyperkyphosis, the adverse effect it has on health statuses, how to measure it, best practices for intervention, and how to keep patients engaged.
(02:13) Hyperkyphosis: Definition, Prevalence, and Risk Factors
(04:49) Impact of Hyperkyphosis on Health Status
(09:12) How to Measure Kyphosis in Clinical Practice
(11:12) Expectations for Change
(14:20) Multimodal Physical Therapy Intervention
(24:28) Taping Technique
(25:49) Mobilization: Is it Safe?
(26:50) Explaining Expected Improvements to Patients
(28:44) The Impact of Physical Therapy on Functional Measures
(32:07) Case Example: Meeting The Patient Where They Are
(35:55) Kyphosis and Pain
(38:07) Addressing Kyphosis in the Plan of Care
(39:06) Considerations for the Frail Population
(42:34) Case Example: A Patient with Severe Kyphosis
(47:04) Prescribing an HEP: Meeting Your Patient Where They Are
(49:31) Bracing
(51:18) Summary
(52:01) Conclusion
The content for this course was created by Amy Gladin, PT, MPT, DPT, OCS.
Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:
Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;
or
Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate.
Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.
Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.
Resources
Measuring Occiput to Wall:
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Occiput_to_Wall_Distance_OWD
The Clinical Relevance of Hyperkyphosis: A Narrative Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32038498/
Released:
May 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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