Bone Health Bootcamp - Tailored Treatment for All Genders
On-Demand Courses
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.
Physical therapists are more than providers of exercise; they are musculoskeletal experts. This boot camp provides PTs and PTAs with the actionable resources required to implement a "bone-first" mindset in any clinical setting, establishing them as primary advocates for their patients' skeletal integrity.
What You'll Gain from Completing this Course:
- 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.
- 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.
- Module 1: Foundations and Scope of Practice
- Module 2: The Living Matrix: Bone Physiology & Testing
- Module 3: Beyond the Basics: Inclusive Risk Screening
- Module 4: Precision Care: Stratification & The Therapeutic Alliance
- Module 5: Optimizing Bone: The Loading Dose
- Module 6: Fuel & Empowerment
- Module 7: Mitigating Risk: Fall Prevention & Behavior Change
You must be a Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to take this course.
Karen Snowden, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Pelvic and Women's Health Clinical Specialist
Dr. Karen Snowden is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is board certified in pelvic and women’s health (PWCS) and holds specialty certifications through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in pelvic health (CAPP-Pelvic) and pregnancy / postpartum (CAPP-OB). She has 30+ years clinical experience and specializes in various aspects of women's health and men's pelvic health. She is known for her comprehensive, holistic approach in helping diverse patients achieve their personal goals. Karen resides in Allentown, PA. She received her physical therapy degree from Northeastern University and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Widener University. Karen treats all genders in a hospital-based out-patient clinic. She is a faculty member in the DeSales University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and with the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. She is an international speaker educating physical therapists in pelvic, obstetric, and menopause-related conditions and wellness. She is co-owner of Snowden & Litos, a women’s health education company teaching healthcare providers about the latest research and cares for women during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond at www.snowdenlitos.com. She is an active volunteer on various APTA professional committees. Karen is passionate about empowering her patients to make informed decisions for optimal health for an active lifestyle and teaching evidence-based skills to other healthcare providers.
Please note that Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy member discounts or other discounts do not apply to this course as it is hosted via our affiliate course partner Snowden & Litos LLC.
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Price: USD $299
