This 2-hour introductory webinar equips physical and occupational therapy providers with evidence-based strategies to effectively address mobility limitations in patients with obesity. Participants will learn practical, immediately applicable techniques for exercise prescription, environmental modifications, and patient-centered care approaches. The course covers the biomechanical and physiological factors affecting mobility in this population, evidence-based rehabilitation interventions, and clinical tips for creating safe, supportive treatment environments. Ideal for clinicians seeking to enhance their confidence and competence in treating patients with obesity-related functional limitations. This course was designed for an interprofessional audience.
Live Webinar
Tue, Aug 4, 2026 at 6:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.2 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 16464; CE Broker/2.0 CE Broker #20-1386595; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/2.5 Beginner, Rehabilitation
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the key biomechanical and physiological factors that contribute to mobility limitations in patients with obesity, including altered gait patterns, muscle dysfunction, and joint loading changes.
- After this course, participants will be able to list evidence-based components of effective rehabilitation programs for patients with obesity, including specific exercise prescription parameters for aerobic and resistance training.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify practical environmental modifications, equipment considerations, patient-centered communication, and interprofessional strategies to create a safe and supportive rehabilitation environment for patients with obesity.
Agenda
| 0-15 Minutes | Intro, review of learning outcomes and background on topic |
| 15-45 Minutes | Key biomechanical and physiological factors contributing to mobility limitations in patients with obesity including altered gait patterns, muscle dysfunction, and changes in joint loading |
| 45-75 Minutes | Evidence-based components of effective rehabilitation programs for patients with obesity, including specific exercise prescription parameters for aerobic and resistance training |
| 75-105 Minutes | Practical environmental modifications, equipment considerations, and patient-centered communication strategies to create a safe and supportive rehabilitation environment for patients with obesity |
| 105-115 Minutes | Interprofessional context; reflection and barriers |
| 115-120 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Andrea Salzman
MS, PT
Andrea Salzman, MS, PT, graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Master’s degree in physical therapy. She has over 30 years of experience with hands-on care and training, specializing in geriatrics, patient motivation, aquatics, and musculoskeletal and balance disorders. She has presented 200 seminars, authored 300 PT articles, served as a PT-related journal editor, and was once featured on the cover of Physical Therapy magazine. Salzman has served as adjunct faculty at the College of St. Catherine’s (now St. Catherine’s University) for 8 years and as the Vice President of 10K Health, LLC, a temporary staffing agency, for a decade. She currently serves as the Director for Aquatic Therapy University and ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars and has assisted hundreds of facilities during the start-up and training phases of their aquatic practice.
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Financial: Andrea Salzman received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Andrea Salzman owns ATU Aquatic Therapy Seminars, a continuing education company.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
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