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Osteoporosis & Osteopenia: Evidence-Based Tips And Tricks For The PT And OT Provider

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1.  Which of the following best reflects current recommendations for using resistance exercise to improve bone health and reduce fracture risk in older adults?
  1. Resistance training should be avoided in older adults due to high injury risk.
  2. Low-intensity, unsupervised programs are sufficient to stimulate bone remodeling in frail older adults.
  3. Moderate-to-high intensity resistance training performed 3 times per week is effective but may need to be adapted for comorbidities.
  4. Dietary interventions alone are sufficient for bone health in postmenopausal women, regardless of mobility status or medication use
2.  Which fall prevention program did the speaker highlight and discuss the potential risks when providing fewer than 50 hours of training?
  1. Otago Exercise Program
  2. Healthy Steps in Motion
  3. Tai Chi for Arthritis
  4. YMCA: Moving for Better Balance
3.  Which of the following is a clinical consequence of tightly held thoracic flexion in older adults with osteoporosis?
  1. Increased lumbar lordosis and improved spinal alignment
  2. Decreased kyphosis progression and better visual tracking
  3. Progression of thoracic kyphosis and restricted visual field
  4. Enhanced balance and reduced risk of vertebral compression
4.  Which organization authored the osteoporosis clinical practice guidelines cited in this course repeatedly?
  1. World Health Organization
  2. American College of Rheumatology
  3. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists/ American College of Endocrinology
  4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
5.  What is the primary goal of exercise interventions for older adults with osteoporosis?
  1. To improve athletic performance
  2. To eliminate the need for medication
  3. To reduce fall and fracture risk while enhancing function and quality of life
  4. To reverse spinal degeneration