- As our population grows older and remains active longer into their life, the changes that occur because of the aging process will increasingly influence and be part of the realm of Athletic Training. We have the responsibility of enlightening ourselves to these unique athletes as they progress through the aging process. Identifying the effects on the musculoskeletal and the cardiovascular system, how these changes can affect athletic performance, and affect decision making when treating these athletes.
-By participating in this program the athletic trainer will be able to identify frequent injuries that may occur in an aging population, integrate exercises that can help delay the negative changes associated with aging, and display a better understanding of these physiological changes to increase our patients understanding and improve their quality of life.
MaineGeneral Sports Medicine & Colby College Sports Medicine offer "The Aging Athlete", BOC 'On-Demand' Program
CAT A Presentation
On-Demand
- Steve Tosi, ATC MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
- Patrick Norwood, ATC MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
- Samantha Farago, ATC MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
- Rich Garini, ATC MaineGeneral Sports Medicine
Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
• Explain age related musculoskeletal changes that can occur naturally.
• Identify frequently occurring injuries/conditions during aging and possible risk factors.
• Explain how certain exercise can delay negative physiological changes that naturally occur in the body with age.
• Recognize how age-related cardiovascular changes can affect athletic performance, and how regular exercise can affect these changes.
• Understand the risk factors that can affect the cardiovascular assessment of an older athlete.
According to the education levels described by the PDC, the following continuing education course is considered to be Advanced.
Credits Awarded
CEUs awarded: 2.75 CAT A CEUs
MaineGeneral Medical Center (BOC AP#: P2258) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (2.75) CAT A CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
