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Physical Therapy and Exercise for Health Management
Discover how physical therapy and targeted exercise programs contribute to disease prevention and optimal health management in modern healthcare.
Discover how physical therapy and targeted exercise programs contribute to disease prevention and optimal health management in modern healthcare.
This comprehensive course, led by experts Dina Brooks, Brenda Mori, and Euson Yeung, explores the vital role of physical therapy and exercise in maintaining health and managing various medical conditions. Students will gain insight into the importance of physical activity and its benefits for cardiovascular health, osteoporosis prevention, cancer management, and arthritis treatment. The course covers practical aspects of exercise prescription, injury prevention, and rehabilitation techniques. Participants will learn to assess their own physical activity levels and develop personalized exercise plans. Through a combination of lectures, videos, and interactive assignments, learners will understand how physical therapy can be applied to improve overall health and quality of life across different medical conditions.
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What you'll learn
Understand the importance of physical activity and its health benefits
Learn to assess personal physical activity levels and create exercise plans
Explore the role of exercise in preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases
Understand the importance of exercise in osteoporosis prevention and treatment
Learn about the benefits of exercise for cancer patients and survivors
Gain knowledge about common sports injuries and their prevention
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This course includes:
1.6 Hours PreRecorded video
10 quizzes
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FullTime access
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the role of physical therapy and exercise in managing health and preventing diseases. The curriculum is divided into six modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of physical therapy and its applications. Topics covered include the importance of physical activity, exercise for cardiovascular health, osteoporosis prevention and management, exercise in cancer care, common sports injuries, and arthritis treatment. Through a combination of video lectures, readings, quizzes, and interactive assignments, students will learn to assess their own physical activity levels, understand exercise guidelines for various conditions, and develop personalized exercise plans. The course emphasizes the practical application of physical therapy principles in everyday life and highlights the importance of exercise in managing chronic conditions and improving overall health.
Intro to the Course & Module 1: Just Keep Moving - Why physical activity and exercise are important
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Managing your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise Module 2: Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Managing your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise Module 3: Exercise and Osteoporosis
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Managing your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise Module 4: Exercise and Cancer
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Managing your health: the role of physical therapy and exercise module 5: Common Sports Injuries
Module 5 · 48 Minutes to complete
Managing your health: The role of physical therapy and exercise module 6: Exercise and Arthritis
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Leader in Clinical Education and Physical Therapy
Dr. Brenda Mori is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto, where she serves as the Director of Clinical Education & Community Affairs. She leads the clinical education component of the MScPT degree program and focuses her scholarship on faculty development, learner assessment, and clinical education.
Expert in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Education
Dr. Dina Brooks is a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Her research primarily focuses on individuals with lung and heart diseases, exploring rehabilitation techniques to improve patient outcomes. In addition to her research, Dr. Brooks is actively involved in educating future physical therapists, shaping the next generation of professionals in the field.
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