Aging in Place: Swallow Exercise – When, Who, and How Much?

Description

Exercise to rehabilitate swallowing disorders in aging clients is a common tool in the dysphagia “toolbox” of SLPs. Exercise, however, is not a one-size fits all intervention. This course will give you the tools you need to identify appropriate candidates for exercise, choose targeted, evidence based exercises and prescribe those exercises in a dose that will result in measurable improvement in swallow function. that Principles of exercise physiology and of motor learning will be incorporated to ensure the success of your exercise programs.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

• Incorporate the principles of exercise physiology to make determinations as to who is and is not a candidate for swallow exercise
• Evaluate the evidence for swallow exercises as it relates to specific impairments in swallow function
• Incorporate principles of motor learning into swallow treatment plans for individuals with dysphagia

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

7:00pm–7:15pm

Chapter 1: Exercise Physiology – When and Why Exercise Works

7:15pm–7:30pm

Chapter 2: Choosing Your Target – What’s the Underlying Impairment?

7:30pm–7:50pm

Chapter 3: A Change of Thinking About Exercise -Incorporating Skill Training into Your Program

7:50pm–7:55pm

Break

7:55pm–8:15pm

Question and Answer Session

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