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Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Adults: Management in the Community

Synopsis


Osteoarthritis (OA) is the 5th highest cause of disability-adjusted life years in the older age group. With the prevalence of Knee Osteoarthritis expected to rise with the ageing population and growing obesity levels, prevention and management is key to contain economic and social costs.

 

This workshop aims to provide a multi-dimensional and holistic management of Knee Osteoarthritis in older adults living in the community. Musculoskeletal assessments and interventions for  Knee Osteoarthritis will be shared, drawing from the latest updates in the management of patients with Knee Osteoarthritis overseas. As the effective management of the patient with Knee Osteoarthritis often also requires consideration of many other lifestyle and psychosocial factors, subject experts will also delve on how to manage such patients more holistically with diet, weight management and finally surgical interventions if conservative treatment fails.


Practice makes perfect. Group discussions, practical sessions, and interactive case studies will be used  to apply the learnt knowledge and skills in order to promote active learning amongst participants


Date / Time
18 June 2021 / 8:30AM TO 5:00PM
Duration
8.5 HRS
Venue
Zoom
Description

The course is recommended for physiotherapists who work with older adults in the acute, community (centre based/ home therapy) or private settings. It would be most beneficial for therapists who wish to gain greater knowledge and refresh their clinical skills for this population of patients, and to better integrate the musculoskeletal and functional assessment and management of Knee Osteoarthritis.

Speakers

  • MS RACHEL HO WYE FERN
    Senior Physiotherapist
  • MR DANIEL GA-YU CEN
    Senior Physiotherapist
  • MS ENG XUE WEN
    Senior Physiotherapist
  • DR KELVIN TAN GUOPING 
    Consultant
  • MS SWAPNA TONY
    Principal Physiotherapist
  • MS QUEK WEI LIN
    Senior Dietician


Attachments
Event Category
AHINet Event
Contact Person
Sandy Tan
Event Fees
Free
2021/04/16
2024/02/19
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