The Frailty Syndrome: The Role of Exercise and Physical Activity Interventions to Improve Function

DESCRIPTION
This webinar focuses on the evidence for exercise guidelines for older adults with frailty and clinically feasible intervention strategies. This course will present an overview of the frailty syndrome, evaluation guidelines, treatment approaches, and evidence for exercise and physical activity recommendations for this population. Appropriate methods of assessing frailty in clinical practice will be discussed.

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define the frailty syndrome and evaluate different models of assessing frailty.
2. Analyze the strengths and limitations of various frailty outcome measures.
3. Analyze the current exercise guidelines for frail older adults.
4. Apply evidence from exercise intervention studies to develop exercise prescriptions for frail older adults.

INSTRUCTOR
Margaret Danilovich, PT, DPT, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern Memorial Hospital

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
 Occupational Therapy

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID#9187. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .10 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Physical Therapy
The Illinois Physical Therapy Board has approved this webinar for 1.0 contact hours. Approval #216-000069.

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.0 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

DISCLOSURES
Course Director’s and Planning Committee Members’ Disclosure Information:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists’ Disclosure Information:
Margaret Danilovich, PT, DPT, PhD Has nothing to disclose.

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