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The goal of this module is to introduce PTs to current concepts in chronic inflammation, including the link between chronic inflammation and chronic noncommunicable diseases and how physical activity can be used as an intervention in the prevention and management of chronic inflammation and CNDs. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to —

• Give a current definition of chronic inflammation.
• Describe the impact of physical inactivity and obesity on markers of chronic inflammation.
• Describe the impact of physical activity as an intervention in the treatment of chronic inflammation and chronic noncommunicable diseases.

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Approval Information

Gannett Education is an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from 10/21/09 to 10/21/12.

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas for the period of 1/1/10 through 12/31/12. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

Gannett Education is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approved reviewer and provider of continuing competency courses for the state of California.

This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 11S0235 for 01/01/11 to 01/01/12, 12S0176 for 01/02/12 to 01/02/13), the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CE110016516 for 01/01/11 to 12/31/11; CE120016528 for 01/01/12 to 12/31/12); the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association for Class 1 Continuing Education Requirement (approval no. 3565 for 01/01/11 to 12/31/11, 4144 for 01/01/12 to 12/31/12); the Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy (approval no. PTCE001918 for 1/17/11 to 12/31/12); and the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval 739-2010, exp. date 01/31/12, 132-2012 from 02/01/12 to 01/31/14). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

This course has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 units of continuing education for 01/30/12 to 07/31/13.

The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 437-3631 for 01/01/11 to 01/01/12, 437-4073 for 01/01/12 to 01/01/13). According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act (section 13460.61) published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 50 percent of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded of this course are designated for self-study CE credit.

Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.