( HS Brown 078858 2024) Geriatric Gait Analysis & Fall Prevention Strategies
Tracking # 20-1260416
Course overview
The natural process of aging can have a significant impact on gait quality. Changes in strength, range of motion, cognition and sensory systems such as proprioception and vision can reduce movement quality associated with navigating environments and may lead to falls. Delve into the changes in gait that occur with aging, compared to normal (typical) gait. Link those age changes to impairments at the body structure function level. Jennifaye Brown, PT, MSPT, PhD, NCS, CAPS will discuss fall prevention strategies to allow persons to safely age in place, regardless of their current living environment. Take away actionable items to implement in practice!
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 Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Jennifaye Brown has an employment relationship with JVB Physical Therapy Services, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Jennifaye Brown is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the American Academy of Physical Therapy, and the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association, Inc.