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Notes from the desk of our CEO Kris Mastrangelo |
Alternative Approaches for Therapy Treatments
One of the most frequent questions Harmony is asked considers "what alternative treatment approaches are safe, effective and recommended for the elderly population in the SNF setting?" As part of the treatment program, a core strengthening program is vital. While senior adults rarely engage in the use of exercise equipment and free weights, a customized treatment program must find creative ways in which to strengthen the core naturally. With the use of programs such as Tai Chi, Pilates and Yoga, this core strengthening may be rather simple to achieve.
Of the many fitness programs for seniors, Pilates may provide the greatest health benefit. Because Pilates focuses on core muscle strengthening, improving muscle alignment and promoting mobility within the spine, seniors benefit greatly from this type of program. In fact, after engaging in Pilates exercises for a few weeks, there can be a marked improvement in posture and an increase in joint stability. Incorporated into programs that engage breathing exercises, and the use of traditional resistance and balance exercise, the perfect program may provide for a greater motivation in the senior adult's attendance and compliance in the program.
Joseph Pilates, the inventor of Pilates, took ideas and influences and merged it altogether into one. Influences ranged from the popular Yoga exercise from India, the Zen of the Buddhists and combined physical exercises from the Roman and Greek empire. People down the dates of history have already formulated and combined different body activities on how to maintain a healthy physical life.
This type of strengthening is very appropriate for patients who need to undergo a therapy program due to injury and eventually should incorporate this exercise into their daily regimen. Pilates was designed as well to repair tissues in a speedy process.
It isn't only the soft tissues of the body that gets the benefit from any sort of Pilates exercises. The main support of the body which is the spine and other limbs of the body are improved and can be the main reason why elder people may feel better for doing this exercise in a regular routine. Back problems and osteoporosis that affects our elders can be helped by doing Pilates.
Pilates isn't just for the people who want to be fit and trim but it was also designed especially for people who need extra help with recovery. Pilates exercises are designed to be performed in most settings even right in the patient's own home.
Many therapy professionals are skeptical and ponder what about the really old people? The ones whose ages range from 60s to 70s to 80s. There have been studies done regarding Pilates exercises on elderly people and it proves to be positive even for them. The main benefits that this elder population can reap from doing a regular Pilates exercise is a sturdy (spine) back and improved balance. This makes them one step farther from falling. Another is simply the fact that osteoporosis can be prevented. A regular Pilates exercise can improve posture of older people.
Therapy managers and Rehab Professionals need to continually update their approaches to treating this extremely challenging population. This and other handling techniques for the unique SNF population will be discussed in depth at the upcoming seminar scheduled for September 19, 2008 at Harmony University. In addition to Therapy Techniques, the speakers will address GOAL SETTING and NOTE WRITING to Support Medicare Part A and Part B skilled services using these approaches.
References:
Pilates Fitness Programs for the Elderly
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/500165/pilates_fitness_programs_for_the_elderly.html
Pilates for Everybody
http://www.content4reprint.com/health/wellness/pilates-for-everybody.htm
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Become RAC-CT certified!
Harmony Healthcare Hosts the AANAC MDS Certification Program in September, 2008.
Join us and Rena Shephard, AANAC founding Chair and Executive Editor, for this 3-day program.
We are now accepting registrations.
Space is limited.
Check out our Education Schedule listed below. |
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HARMONY UNIVERSITY |
September 18, 2008
Therapeutic Handling, Execution and Documention in a SNF
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM EDT
Join our team of speakers for a day dedicated to exploring manual handling techniques for the most challenging patients in the SNF. The course will offer an overview of strategies for enhancing therapy service delivery with emphasis on identifying treatment techniques appropriate for the Medicare Part A and Part B beneficiary.
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Anatomy Overview/Review
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Upperbody, Trunk, Lower body, Cardiac system and Respiratory System
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Rehab Case Management
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Evaluation, Observation and Assessment
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Therapeutic Techniques
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Maintenance Therapy
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Restorative Nursing
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Range of Motion
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Equipment Options
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Part B Program Development
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Medicare Skilled Guidelines
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Cognitively Impaired Patient
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Goal Setting
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Commonly Denied Treatments
IMPROVE MEDICARE PART A AND PART B UTILIZATION &
INCREASE MEDICARE PART A RATE AND REIMBURSEMENT!!
September 25, 2008
MMQ, MDS, PPS: A United Front
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
This course will offer an overview of clinical reimbursement and regulatory requirements in addition to training on the key core components for MDS, MMQ and PPS. Learn how facility policy, procedures and documentation can be tailored to meet requirements for all three systems.
Course Contents:
September 30 - October 2, 2008
AANAC MDS 3-Day Certification Program
Harmony Healthcare International is pleased to annouce that we will be hosting RENA SHEPHARD, Co-founder of AANAC for the AANAC RAC-CT Certification Program on September 30th, October 1st and October 2nd in our training center in Topsfield, MA.
Please join us for this exciting event.
We are currently accepting registrations.
For inquiries, to Signup for Seminars, Complete list of Seminars or to Request a Brochure Containing a Full Description and Seminar Fees:
Contact Sue at: 1-800-530-4413, Ext. 21
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Sincerely,
Elisa Bovee
Director of Education and Training
Harmony Healthcare
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