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Course Description:
Focusing on the special
challenges of prescribing exercise for the client with
diabetes and other related disorders including
Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, Hypertension,
Neuropathy, Nephropathy, Retinopathy and Peripheral
Vascular Disease.
Highlighting
- Research Update On Changing Medical & Exercise Treatments including: ACSM, AACVPR, and AHA updates and guidelines.
- Identifying The Etiology & Pathology Of The Disease
- Aerobic & Resistance Training Precautions and Prescriptions
- Dealing With Complications - Adapting Exercise Prescription
- Guidelines & Strategies For Patient/Family Success
- Effective Patient Education & Motivation Techniques and More...
Purpose and Concept:
This one-day workshop
provides the essentials for working with the individual
who suffers from any of the following: diabetes and
hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, obesity, and/or
other complications. The latest research regarding
patient education, exercise prescription and exercise
precautions will be presented in a common sense approach
emphasizing practical applications allowing the health
professional to better serve the patient.
Who Should Be Interested:
This exciting workshop is intended for any
professional working with the individual with
diabetes and hypertension, cardiovascular
disorders, obesity, and/or other related
complications. Specifically, it will benefit:
- Cardiac Rehab Staff
- Nurses
- Physical & Occupational Therapy Trainers
- Exercise Physiologists
- Diabetes Educators
Behavioral Objectives:
At the conclusion of the workshop the successful participant
will be able to:
- Explain the overwhelming economic impact of various disease states and their associated pathogenesis.
- Describe individual risk factors for the development of CAD and PAD in patients, and discuss both primary and secondary prevention goals.
- Describe the global impact of obesity and its association in the development of co-morbidity.
- Identify management techniques to address hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hyperinsulinemia.
- Describe signs and symptoms associated with each disease state, and discuss their influence on patient performance.
- Identify the guidelines for exercise testing and prescription as indicated by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), AACVPR and AHA.
Workshop Curriculum:
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
1. Lifestyle, Risk Factors, and Disease
Prevalence
- AHA and CDC Updates.
- CAD Risk Factors
2. Signs/ Symptoms of CVD
- Significance of the ischemic
response
- Contraindications to exercise
testing and prescription
- Termination criteria for exercise
and exercise testing
3. Latest Treatment Guidelines and
Therapeutic Options
- Procedures for appropriate
assessment
- Medical management in chronic
diseases
METABOLIC DISORDERS AND THE METABOLIC
SYNDROME
1. The Metabolic Syndrome and CVD
- NCEP Diagnostic Criteria
- Socioeconomic Factors in the
individual components
2. Obesity and its Local and Global
Impact
- Surgeon General’s Report, CDC
Obesity and HTN maps
- National distribution patterns and
contributing factors
3. Treatment Guidelines and Therapeutic
Options
- Procedures for appropriate
assessment
- Medical management in chronic
diseases
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT
GUIDELINES
1. Lifestyle, Risk Factors and Disease
Prevalence
- Obesity Treatment and Success Rates
- Dose Response Relationship in
Caloric Expenditure
2. Barriers to Program Referral
- Methods to enhance referrals
3. Behavior Management Strategies
- Assessing readiness to change
- Importance of realistic goal setting
- Behavioral strategies for the
healthcare professional
Presenters:
Presented by Steven Greenwell, MS, RKT,
an experienced clinical exercise physiologist, national
conference and university lecturer, and clinical educator.
Mr. Greenwell has over 15 years in fitness and wellness, and
has specialized in the area of cardiopulmonary
rehabilitation. A former supervisor of a hospital-based
cardiopulmonary rehabilitation & wellness program, he was
responsible for developing exercise prescriptions, clinical
exercise testing, and program development and staff/patient
education. Mr. Greenwell is well versed in exercise testing
and prescription, from testing human performance for the
athlete, to developing detailed exercise prescriptions for
special populations. He currently works for a large,
progressive cardiology practice, where his responsibilities
have included performing diagnostic stress tests.
Mr. Greenwell received his undergraduate degree from Murray
State University in Exercise Science, and completed his
graduate work at the United States Sports Academy. He is
associated with the American College of Sports Medicine
(national conference lecturer), the National Strength &
Conditioning Association, and the American Kinesiotherapy
Association. He has also taught at the University level for
the University of South Alabama and the University of
Southern Mississippi.
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