1.5CEHs
Course Description
Senior athletes are an often forgotten group when you think about Geriatric Rehabilitation. This session will focus on the changes to our systems as we age and how that directly affects Senior Athletes. The Senior Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) is a comprehensive screening tool developed for use with senior athletes. The National Senior Games will be coming to Florida in 2021 and this session will discuss the SAFE and how we can get involved.
Learning Tracks
Learning Track
Presenter
Stefanie Bond
Home Study
Learning Objectives
1. Review the changes in the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and cardiopulmonary systems with aging.
2. Discuss the Senior Athlete and implications for Physical Therapy practice.
3. Learn about the Senior Athlete Fitness Exam and its application for the upcoming National Senior Games.
