Episode 1811 - Nocebos & osteoporotic fractures

Dr. Dustin Jones // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com  In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, join Modern Management of the Older Adult division leader Dustin Jones delves into the topic of nocebos and their impact on individuals with osteoporosis, particularly concerning the fear of fractures. He addresses a question from listener Lisa Moore about the common advice given to patients with osteoporosis, which often includes avoiding bending, twisting, and lifting. Dr. Jones explores whether this advice is helpful or potentially harmful, emphasizing the need for evidence-based practices in managing osteoporosis. He highlights the fear surrounding flexion-based exercises due to outdated research linking them to increased fracture risk, and encourages a more balanced perspective on movement for those living with osteoporosis. Tune in for valuable insights on how to support clients in overcoming fear and maintaining an active lifestyle. Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes, or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog. If you're looking to learn more about live courses designed to better serve older adults in physical therapy or our online physical therapy courses, check our entire list of continuing education courses for physical therapy including our physical therapy certifications by checking out our website. Don't forget about all of our FREE eBooks, prebuilt workshops, free CEUs, and other physical therapy continuing education on our Resources tab.