Bariatric Management Effective Assessment and Safe Treatment

Obesity is now at crisis levels in the United States in both children and adults. It is no longer a question of IF a clinicianwill manage a bariatric patient, but WHEN. Bariatric issue can create a formidable barrier to even the most experienced clinician. This course will provide the therapist with tools to circumnavigate these barriers and earn successful outcomes. Through learning about assessment strategies to treatment ideas, this course will provide the rehab professional with tools to optimize success.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Highlights

• Comorbidities, trends, and medical management for the obese patient
• Illustrated examples of over a dozen different exercises that the rehab professional could immediately incorporate into a plan of care