Presented by: Lorenzo Pagnotta

When is remedial exercise appropriate for the older adult? How much exercise is enough—and what types of movement are most beneficial?

In this practical and engaging course, we’ll explore the answers to these questions while examining key considerations for working with older adults living with arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease, sciatica, or piriformis syndrome.

Using sciatica and piriformis syndrome as practical examples, we’ll demonstrate thoughtful, intentional strength exercises designed to support the back, hips, legs, and core. These exercises can be incorporated into rehabilitation programs as well as general fitness programs to help older adults build strength, confidence, and functional capacity.

You’ll also gain practical strategies for working effectively with this unique population, including how to adapt exercise appropriately and thoughtfully to individual needs and abilities.

As a special bonus, we’ll introduce five essential exercises for balance, coordination, and proprioception—key components of maintaining independence and reducing fall risk as we age.

Walk away with practical tools, greater confidence, and a stronger understanding of how to safely and effectively prescribe exercise for the older adult.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify key considerations for prescribing remedial exercise to older adults with common musculoskeletal and cardiovascular conditions.
• Modify exercises appropriately for older adults with conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, sciatica, and piriformis syndrome.
• Implement exercises that develop balance, coordination, and proprioception to support mobility, lower body strength, and fall-risk reduction.
• Apply practical strategies for creating safe, effective, and individualized exercise practices for older adults.

Key Competencies

• Function in a Client-Centred Manner
• Apply the Principles of Sensitive Practice
• Communicate Effectively

About the Presenter:

Lorenzo Pagnotta

Lorenzo Pagnotta (RMT, FST, PTS, OAS) is the founder of ArtsFitness, a wellness practice providing personalized personal training and massage therapy services for older adults and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

With a focus on individualized, inclusive care, ArtsFitness supports clients in improving posture and mobility, managing pain, and building strength and confidence. Lorenzo’s approach includes yoga, foam rolling, resistance-band training, and manual therapy focused on fascia and scar tissue, with the goal of supporting both physical and emotional well-being.

Lorenzo has worked in the fitness industry since 2014 and began working with older adults in 2008. He is Bone Fit certified through Osteoporosis Canada and brings extensive experience working with diverse populations and varying levels of mobility and fitness.

Throughout his career, Lorenzo has also taught group fitness programs at respected organizations and institutions including Baycrest Hospital, The 519, Fitness in Place, and Dixon Hall.

Notes:

-Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 28, by 2:30p.m.

-All webinar registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity on total registrations per webinar.

-Webinar will be recorded. All registered participants will receive a link to the webinar recording. Access to the recording will be available for up to 3 months from the webinar date.

-Early bird deadline expires 2 weeks before the webinar date.

 
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