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Exercise and Arthritis Print CE Course-7th Edition
Gwen Hyatt
Chapter 1: Overview of Rheumatic Disease
The Disuse Factor
Spondyloarthropathy
Psychosocial Factors of Rheumatic Diseases
Other Arthritic Conditions
Self-Check Quiz
Chapter 2: Management of Arthritis
Therapeutic Modalities
Complementary Care
Lifestyle Modification Strategies
Chapter 3: Exercise Design
Exercise Guidelines and Considerations
Exercise Program Design
Exercise Prescription
Posture and Balance Training
Aquatic Exercise
Yoga and Tai Chi
Clients With Joint Replacements
Self-Check Case Study
Chapter 4: Professional Responsibilities
Health Screening for Physical Activity
Fitness Evaluations
Monitoring Exercise
Criteria for Termination of Exercise
Contraindications for Exercise
Establishing Physician Contact
Client Handouts
Coping Strategies for Rheumatic Disease
Does Exercise Cause Osteoarthritis?
Principles of Minimizing Joint Stress and Pain
Exercise Your Fingers and Hands
What About Glucosamine Sulfate?
Gwen Hyatt, MS, founded Desert Southwest Fitness, Inc. (DSWFitness) Center for Continuing Education in 1980 to provide continuing education for fitness, health, rehabilitation, and clinical professionals. With a double master's degree in exercise science and gerontology, Hyatt is highly respected for her work in exercise and aging. In 2013, DSWFitness was acquired by Human Kinetics, and Hyatt currently serves as the director of continuing education for Human Kinetics.
Hyatt is a former faculty member at Bemidji State University and the University of Arizona. She is a recipient of the 2005 ACE Fitness Educator of the Year Award, the Southern Arizona Small Business Award for Excellence as a Woman-Owned Business, the Utah Fitness Instructors Association Leadership Award, and the Arthur Anderson Small Business Award.
To celebrate turning 50, Hyatt participated in her first century cycling event and went on to become a platinum century cyclist. At the age of 55, she jumped into multisport competitions and completed over 30 triathlons. At age 65, her goal is to cycle the world.
For over 33 years, Hyatt has been an industry educator and role model and has served the industry with integrity, professionalism, and passion.
David Kruse, MD, attended medical school at the University of California at San Diego after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of California at Berkeley. He completed his residency in family medicine at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. After residency, he obtained a second board certification in sports medicine with the completion of fellowship training at the University of Notre Dame. After fellowship, Dr. Kruse held dual faculty appointments at the University of California at Irvine in the departments of family medicine and orthopedics. He practices as a sports medicine specialist with the Orthopaedic Specialty Institute while maintaining a volunteer teaching appointment. Dr. Kruse is a team physician for USA Gymnastics as well as multiple sport teams in the Orange County area. His personal athletic history includes six-time NCAA Gymnastics All-American and four-time member of the USA Gymnastics national team.