The Intersection of Osteoporosis and Disability

Understanding the causes and characteristics of osteoporosis and osteopenia, the relationship with disability, risk factors, symptoms, and safe exercise strategies to support clients concerned about bone health.

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Dr. Jackie Shakar, DPT, MSPT, OCS, CMT

Jackie has been a licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer for over 38 years. She has been on staff at CMPT since its first year of operation. Her clinical specialties include the treatment of persistent pain, pelvic health (both male and female), treatment strategies for older adults, osteoporosis and manual therapy for a variety of neuromusculoskeletal disorders.

Jackie received her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1983 and she completed a Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in 2010. She is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association and she completed a certificate in Massage Therapy from the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in 2011. Jackie prides herself on staying current in her field and takes numerous continuing education courses that compliment her clinical specialties each year.

Teaching and mentoring others is one of Jackie’s passions. She is a tenured full time professor at Mount Wachusett Community College and has been instructing in the Physical Therapist Assistance Program for over 25 years. Jackie is a Senior Clinical Advisor and Lead Instructor for the Graston Technique, LLC. In her roles with this internationally known company, she develops educational courses and has taught throughout the United States, Italy, Taiwan and Canada.

Instructional Designer
Brendan Aylward

Brendan Aylward is the Owner of Unified Health and Performance, Executive Director of AdaptX, and instructional designer for the AdaptX educational curriculum.