Objectives

Knowledge

Learners will:

Understand the basic causes and predictors of osteoporosis, risk factors for osteoporosis, and be able to make an informed diagnoses of osteoporosis.
Know what patient characteristics should be taken into account in determining when to order DEXA Scans.
Be able to use the FRAX calculator to determine who to treat and who to screen for osteoporosis.
Understand the secondary causes of osteoporosis, and know when and how to work-up their patients to determine the appropriate diagnoses.
Understand that the primary goal of diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis is to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures.
Be aware of appropriate methods of preventing or reducing patient risk of osteoporotic fractures.
Be familiar with a range of pharmacologic therapies commonly used in the treatment of osteoporosis.

Skills

Learners will:

Be able to apply knowledge of osteoporosis risk reduction and treatment to a clinical scenario.

Attitudes

Learners will:

Demonstrate respect for the role physical therapists can play in the reduction of osteoporotic fractures.