GERIATRIC THERAPY- MODULE 8: SPECIAL PROBLEMS AND INTERVENTIONS- PART 2

Course overview

This course is derived from the textbook by Andrew A. Guccione, PT, PhD, DPT, FAPTA, Rita A. Wong, PT, EdD, and Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD ?2012. Geriatric Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive presentation of geriatric physical therapy science and practice. Thoroughly revised and updated editors Andrew Guccione, Rita Wong, and Dale Avers and their contributors provide current information on aging-related changes in function, the impact of these changes on patient examination and evaluation, and intervention approaches that maximize optimal aging. Chapters emphasize evidence-based content that clinicians can use throughout the patient management process. Module 8: Special Problems and Interventions- Part 2 covers chapters 21 through 23. Chapter 21: Conservative Pain Management for the Older Adult Chapter 22: Lower-Limb Orthosis for Older Adults Chapter 23: Prosthetic Management for the Older Adult with Lower Limb Amputation