The GLP-1 medications have become a popular treatment for individuals with type II diabetes or obesity. Healthcare professionals needs to understand these medications including the benefits, adverse effects, and contraindications. For some individuals, these medications can have consequence such as loss of lean mass loss which can affect their function, health, and longevity. This presentation will provide an evidence-based update of this topic as it applies to the occupational therapy practitioner.
Live Webinar
Tue, Aug 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDTUnder Review: AOTA/0.1 - Application has been made to the American Occupational Therapy Association's (AOTA's) Approved Provider Program.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to differentiate the GLP-1 medications and describe the FDA approved types on the market.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the physiological effects of the GLP-1 medications and the influences the medication may have on patient function and activities of daily living.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze common adverse effects, precautions, and contraindications of the GLP-1 medication and how that can influence a patient's function.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
| 5-10 Minutes | The GLP-1 medications and list the FDA approved types on the market |
| 10-30 Minutes | GLP-1 physiological effects and common adverse effects, precautions, and contraindications of the medication |
| 30-55 Minutes | The GLP-1 medications and rehabilitation; the role of the occupational therapy practitioner |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Scott Cheatham
PhD, DPT, OCS, ATC, CSCS
Dr. Scott Cheatham, Ph.D. DPT, ATC, CSCS, is a Full Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Kinesiology at CSU Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. He is owner of SportsPhysioRX a sports and orthopedic physical therapy organization. Dr. Cheatham received his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physical Therapy. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He also holds several fitness certifications and is a certified ergonomic specialist. Dr. Cheatham is a national presenter for various organizations and has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, conference/seminar presentations, and home-study courses on sports medicine, orthopedics, and health & fitness. Dr. Cheatham is the co-editor-in-chief for the Journal of Fitness, Wellness, and is part of the editorial board for the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. Dr. Cheatham is an education and research consultant for various health and fitness organizations. His current clinical practice includes sports medicine, orthopedics, and sports performance training.
Dr. Cheatham is an education and research consultant for various health and fitness organizations. His research interests include myofascial interventions and the efficacy of interventions for various musculoskeletal pathologies. His current clinical practice includes sports medicine, general orthopedics, and sports performance training.
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Financial: Scott Cheatham received an honorarium for presenting this course material. Non-financial: Scott Cheatham has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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