Foundations of Osteoarthritis

Description

Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in older adults. As our population begins to age, the burden to the public health system will only increase. This webinar will provide an overview of the biology of Osteoarthritis, the impact to the public health system at large, and a high-level overview of current evidence-based interventions.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

• Identify the direct and indirect impacts of OA on the US public health system.
• Recognize the current theories behind the development and progression of OA in order to identify the modifiable risk factors for patients.
• Identify the clinical, radiographic and laboratory criteria used to diagnose OA.
• Build appropriate conservative interventions for patients with OA using current evidence in order to facilitate client participation in daily activities

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

6:00pm–6:25pm

Chapter 1: The Economic Burden of Osteoarthritis

6:25pm–6:30pm

Chapter 2: The Biology of Osteoarthritis

6:30pm–6:40pm

Chapter 3: Osteoarthritis and Pain Science

6:40pm–6:45pm

Chapter 4: Clinical Diagnosis and Classification of OA

6:45pm–7:00pm

Chapter 5: Evidence Based Intervention for OA

7:00pm–7:05pm

Break

7:05pm–7:20pm

Question and Answer Session

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