GeriAthletics: The Science of Performance in Aging Athletes

PT, PTA, AT – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.  

If you think older adults can’t be athletes, think again! In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Shubert, senior product manager at Relias and Mike Studer discuss how to help adults thrive in their athletic pursuits, into their 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and beyond, and how to apply those insights to individuals you work with every day.

 

(04:35)The Physiology of Aging 

(16:10) Improving Performance 

(23:20) Applying the ACSM Guidelines 

(30:45) Integrating HIIT 

(36:04) Psychological Considerations 

(40:40) Recovery from Injury 

(45:43) Case Study 

(53:45) Conclusion 

The content for this course was created by Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, CWT, CSST, FAPTA

The content for this course was created by Tiffany Shubert, PT, PhD

This course was reviewed by Scott Oliaro, MA, ATC, LAT.

Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:

Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  
or  
Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the course exam and receive your certificate. 

Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.   

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