GERIATRIC REHAB 108 -IMPAIRED POSTURE

Course overview

*Differentiate normal and abnormal postures *Understand age-related changes that influence spinal alignment *Explain common spinal conditions such as osteoporosis, spinal osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis *Understand the role of therapy in managing patients with postural dysfunctions *Become familiar with evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and developing plan of care with patients with postural dysfunction *Examine external supports used with patients with postural dysfunction