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Taking Balance to the Limits
GREAT Seminars and Books
Format(s): Live Seminars
Discipline(s): Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours: 20
Registration Fee: $545
Objectives
Upon completion of this seminar, participants
will be able to:
1. Describe the impact of falls on the senior
population and identify the primary causes.
2. Recognize the peripheral and central
vestibular system function and anatomical
structures.
3. Thoroughly evaluate the Vestibulo/Ocular
system and how it affects elderly with balance
dysfunctions.
4. Identify causes of central and peripheral
dizziness, recognize the different mechanisms
of recovery and how to impact them with
therapeutic intervention
5. Perform treatment interventions based
on an understanding of BPPV (Benign
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) for the geriatric
population.
6. Demonstrate a comprehensive evaluation and
treatment approach for postural control by
understanding sensory and motor integration.
7. Create innovative treatment strategies that will
effectively address postural control issues in
the geriatric patient.
8. Compare functional tools for gait and balance
disorders to achieve the desired outcomes.
9. Perform evaluations on patients with
compromised somatosensory systems and
apply appropriate treatment strategies with
Anodyne Therapy and sensory integration
training.
10. Plan an effective rehabilitation program,
set measurable goals and use appropriate
documentation for patients with balance
impairments.
Target Audience
Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, and other Rehab Professionals.
Confirmation Notes
A confirmation letter will be sent at least 1 month
prior to the course with local hotels and information upon receipt of your registration form and fee. If you do not receive confirmation 2
weeks prior to class, please call to verify your registration.
CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: Cancellations must be received in writing at least two weeks prior to the seminar date for tuition refund less a $75 administration fee. NO refunds will be made after this date.
COURSE CANCELLATION: GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a course up to 2 weeks prior to the seminar date.
In the event of cancellation of a course only the tuition fee will be refunded in full. GREAT Seminars and Books, Inc. is not responsible
for reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets, lodging, or other related costs.
EDUCATIONAL CREDIT: All courses are approved for 20 CEUs. A certificate of attendance for 20 contact hours of educational activity
(2.0 or 20 CEUs depending on how your Practice Act determines CEUs in your state) will be awarded to registrants upon completion of the
seminar.
For the latest in CEU approvals, please check the GREAT Seminars web site here.
Your tuition is tax deductible. All expenses of Continuing Education (including registration fees, travel, meals, and lodging)
taken to maintain or improve professional skills are tax deductible according to Treasury Regulation 1.162-5 Couglin vs. Commissioner,
203 F2d 307.
Agenda
Day 1
7:30 – 8:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:45 Introduction: Impact of Balance Impairments on the
Elderly Population and Identifying the Major Factors
8:45 – 10:15 Anatomy of the Peripheral and Central
Vestibular System
• Labyrinth
• Central Connections
• Oculomotor System (Central/Peripheral)
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:30 Screening of the Vestibulo/Ocular System
• Peripheral • Central
11:30 – 12:30 Common Causes of Peripheral and Central Dizziness and
the Static Mechanism of Recovery
12:30 – 1:30 Working Lunch (on your own) Case Studies,
Group Discussion
1:30 – 3:00 BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)
• How to Evaluate • Treatment Techniques
3:00 – 4:15 BPPV Lab
• Learn Alternative Treatment Positions Designed
for the Elderly
4:15 – 4:30 Break
4:30 – 6:00 Vestibular Treatment Strategies:
• Gaze Stabilization Progression
• Habituation
• Compensation
6:00 – 6:30 Questions and Answers
Day 2
7:30 – 8:00 Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 9:30 Organization of Postural Control
• Three Sensory Systems • Motor Components
9:30 – 10:30 Understanding Postural Control and Factors
to Consider with Assessment
• Strategies Presently Using
• Causes of Inappropriate Strategies
• Cognition
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 12:30 Postural Control: Learning Testing Tools and Creative
Treatment Strategies
• SOT • USLS
• Theraband • Foam
12:30 – 1:30 Working Lunch (on your own) Case Studies,
Group Discussion
1:30 – 2:45 How to Utilize Functional Tools to Assess Gait and
Balance Disorders
• DGI • FGA • Tinetti
2:45 – 4:00 Treatment Strategies for Somatosensory Defi cits
• Peripheral Neuropathy • Anodyne Therapy
4:00 – 4;15 Break
4:15 – 5:30 Developing & Progressing Treatment Strategies for
Balance Impairments
• Group Case Study • Individual Case Study
5:30 – 6:00 Documentation of Balance Disorders
6:00 – 6:30 Questions and Answers
Description
Do you feel at times that you have designed and delivered the best gait and balance program and yet your patients still have some problems with their balance?
This course goes beyond all you have learned about the effects of speed, strength and range of motion limitations as causes for balance dysfunction. You will leave with an in depth knowledge and skill in the postural dyscontrol, somatosensation and vestibular arenas. The instructor has taught and treated extensively in this area with astounding results with her patients and clinicians. Her skills in this area are unparralled. Take home innovative useable evaluation and treatment techniques that will dramatically change your practice. You and your patients deserve to receive this cutting edge information.
Quote from Dr. Carole Lewis
“ I have had the distinct pleasure of watching
Ms. Barber work and she is a master clinician
and outstanding lecturer. There is not a dull
or empty moment when she is discussing and
demonstrating her favorite topic of balance
impairments.”
Dates and Locations
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Cherry Hill New Jersey
Location:
Dates:
10-07-2023 - 10-08-2023, 7:30AM 6:30PM Eastern
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Fort Lauderdale Florida
Location:
Dates:
10-21-2023 - 10-22-2023, 7:30AM 6:30PM Eastern
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