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Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Public Health Professionals, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Primary Care, Rheumatology, Obesity Medicine
Obesity is a widely-accepted risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis (OA). In fact, nearly one-third of al US adults with obesity have some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, with OA being the most common form.
Musculoskeletal pain is associated with both conditions and is a major contributor to disability in these populations, with personal and societal impact. Exercise should be a first-line intervention for obesity and OA, as it has been shown to positively influence these conditions with respect to reduced musculoskeltal pain.
This program focuses in on these topics with 3 E-Learning Modules.
Module 1- Introduction: How Weight Affects Our Joints
Explains the relationship between obesity and OA
Module 2- Let's Get Moving: Exercise Recommendations
Identifies current guidelines for exercise prescriptions that address both OA risk factors and OA symptoms.
Module 3-Talking To Your Patients About Exercise
Equips providers for talking with patients about physical activity and identifies local and national resources.
In order to unlock the evaluation and credit, you need to pass all 3 post-tests.
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Atrium Health/Charlotte AHEC and the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance. Atrium Health/Charlotte AHEC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Original Release Date: April 20, 2020
Valid Thru: April 19, 2022
Credit Statement
Atrium Health designates this Internet Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure
Atrium Health adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and commercial support relationships, if any, will be made known at the activity.
ADA Statement
If you need any auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend this conference, please email Rebecca Osborne at rebecca.osborne@atriumhealth.org.
Rebecca Osborne MA, BSPH, 704-403-5456
