GERIATRIC REHAB 110 -BALANCE AND FALLS

Course overview

*Understand the seriousness of the problem of falling *List 5 risk factors for falling *Outline the balance and postural control centers of the body *Examine evaluation techniques for assessing balance and risk of falls *Outline tests and measures for balance and falls *Understand the importance of neuromuscular testing in balance and falls *Define and differentiate 5 functional balance measures *Become familiar with balance training and exercise interventions