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Circle of Balance Path to Evidenced Based Testing and Interventions for Balance Impairments

GREAT Seminars and Books

Objectives

Thoroughly evaluate the Vestibulo/Ocular system and how it affects elderly with balance dysfunctions. Create innovative treatment strategies that will effectively address postural control issues in the geriatric patient. Identify causes of central and peripheral dizziness, recognize the different mechanisms of recovery and how to impact them with therapeutic intervention.

Target Audience

PT, PTA, OT, OTA

Description

Do you feel at times that you have designed and delivered the best balance program and yet your patients still have some problems with their balance? In this course, you will gain knowledge of the impact of balance impairments on function in older adults. In addition to learning valuable techniques for screening the oculomotor system and testing the vestibular system, you will also have immediate tools to use in treatment for deficits in these areas. You will also learn practical testing tools and treatment strategies for postural control issues. You’ll get innovative, usable evaluation and treatment techniques that will dramatically change your practice. This course is available in a 2 hour format and as a 3 hour recorded live webinar. Both of these courses utilizes instruction, demonstrative videos, illustrative PowerPoint slides and more. Handouts include: ETDRS Eye Chart, Eye Exercises, FOF Questionnaire, Motion Sensitivity Quotient, Oculomotor Table, PP Charts, The Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline for Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction, What is Balance Retraining?, PowerPoint slides, and a Reference list.

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