Balance and Falls in the Elderly Population

Course overview

Why should a physical therapist, occupational therapist or athletic trainer take this vestibular, balance and falls continuing education course? According to the CDC, 3 million older people are treated in the emergency room each year due to injuries related to falls. From 2007 to 2016, falls increased by 30 %. Physical and occupational therapy programs help build strength, coordination, and neuromuscular coordination to decrease falls in the elderly population This course presents evidence-based research and clinically proven techniques to maximize safe, functional movement with the aging population. This vestibular and balance rehab course is an essential resource for clinicians working with the older population with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary diagnoses to understand the many factors that can lead to dysfunctional movement and increased fall risk. The clinician will learn to identify which evidence - based assessment tools to use in specific circumstances, and how to interpret the results for developing individualized programs to improve mobility and decrease falls Rehab clinical tools instructed in this vestibular rehab CE course to enhance your functional outcomes. In-depth information about the aging population, including age-related physiological changes, comorbidities, and the impact on aging, pharmaceuticals and their physiological interactions, and common causes of falls Assessment strategies for the different physiological systems to rule out underlying factors that can contribute to decreased function and increased fall risk Specific instruction that will enhance your understanding and ability to deliver better patient care. Specific description, demonstration and reasoning for hip extension testing for the older adult, Back Scratch Test, Modified Total Body Rotational Test, Occiput-to Wall Test, Arm Curl Test, Toe Tap Test, 30 Second Chair Stand Test, Sanding Heel Rise Test, Timed Up and Go Test, Gait Velocity Test, Four Step Square Test, Dynamic Gait Index, Modified CTSIB, Mini-BESTest, Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (FABS) and Limits of Stability Testing Tools to identify the appropriate treatments for a targeted treatment approach Go to web page for objectives, video and more information