Evidenced-based Assessment of Functional Strength and Balance in Geriatric Rehabilitation

Therapy Network Seminars

Format(s):   Home-study
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy / Athletic Training
Contact Hours:   1.5
Registration Fee:   $52.00

Objectives

Identify how disablement models can be used to describe functional status Identify the appropriate method of choosing the “best” functional assessment tool Identify the test and measures to assess strength and balance in older adults Identify best practices regarding documentation and goal setting in geriatric rehabilitation

Target Audience

PT, PTA, OT, OTA, ATs

Confirmation Notes

An email confirmation with link to access the webinar will be sent upon receipt of tuition

Agenda

Description

Sixty-two percent of adults 65 years and older have limitations with basic or complex activities. Older adults can pose unique challenges for clinicians due to their sedentary lifestyle and potential for complex medical history. Rehabilitation professionals are experts in movement science and should play an integral role in prescription of appropriate physical activity to ensure maximal levels of success with older adults. In order to do this, a thorough functional assessment is necessary to identify the impairments that are most likely causing the activity limitation or participation restriction. The course content will provide you with a better understanding of the available evidence-based functional assessment tools available to evaluate your patient for strength or balance deficits affecting their functional status.

Dates and Locations


Register Address: , , Online Seminar Location: Dates: 01-20-2050 - 01-20-2050 Instructor(s): Accommodation(s):