Description
This session focuses on concepts relevant to promoting physical activity among pre- and postoperative patients. The course is designed to be relevant to all clinical disciplines and includes a review of the impact of physical activity on MBS patients, medical considerations, and body composition assessment. Presenters from various disciplines will highlight the important role all caregivers have in promoting a more physically active lifestyle among our patients.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the benefits and risks of physical activity among MBS patients.
- Describe the role of the non-exercise professional in helping patients increase physical activity.
- Understand how to effectively use body composition data in clinical care.
| 1:30pm |
Introduction Catherine M Tuppo, PT MS; Kathi Ling, PT DPT WCC |
| 1:35pm |
Medical Considerations Omar M. Ghanem, MD |
| 2:00pm |
Body Composition and Metabolism Ricardo Rosero |
| 2:25pm |
What We Know, What’s Left to Learn? David Creel, PhD RD CDCES |
| 2:50pm |
Question and Answer |
| 3:00pm | Break |
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We All Have a Role: Using our unique skills to promote physical activity |
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| 3:30pm |
RDN Melissa Majumdar, MS RD CSOWM LDN |
| 3:40pm |
Behavioral Health Genna Hymowitz, PhD |
| 3:50pm |
Exercise Physiologist Angela Glauser, PhD Candidate |
| 4:00pm |
Physical Therapist Kathi Ling, PT DPT WCC |
| 4:10pm |
Nursing, APP Carah D Horn, MBA-HCA BSN RN CBN |
| 4:20pm |
Panel Discussion Catherine M Tuppo, PT MS; Kathi Ling, PT DPT WCC |
| 4:45pm |
Question and Answer |
| 5:00pm | Adjourn |