(HS 065410 Brown 2023) Utilizing the 6 Determinants of Gait to Improve Functional Mobility and Gait Patterns by Reducing Ener
Tracking # 20-1136020
Course overview
Functional mobility and gait are some of the most widely addressed activities by therapists and trainers. Regardless of diagnosis, when we evaluate a patient and ask them what they want to accomplish the answer is usually, I want to walk. For decades, we have primarily relied on study and practice of the phases of gait to address gait and mobility abnormalities with injury, surgery, or general aging. Although impactful and warranted, the phases of gait often focus primarily on average mechanics and neglect areas critical for safe mobility and energy conservation. This course will help you re-discover the six determinants of gait and allow you to drastically add to your understanding of mobility beyond the mechanics. You will learn evidence-based exercises, activities, and treatment strategies for each determinant that can directly impact not only gait, but everyday function, mobility, and safety with your patients.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Trent Brown has employment relationships with the University of Utah, the Utah Department of Health, Well Being Services, Northern Utah Rehab Hospital, and Aspenridge Home Health. He receives compensation as an instructor. Trent Brown receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Trent Brown has no relevant non-financial relationships.