Evidence-Based Examination and Interventions for the Foot Problems of the Older Person

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Format(s):   Online Seminars
Discipline(s):   Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:   1
Registration Fee:   $39.00

Objectives

Select evidence based interventions and outcome measures for persons with foot related problems Discuss intervention modifications to existing rehabilitation and note simple ways to incorporate manual techniques learned in the course into programs for the older foot. Comprehensively examine an older adult’s feet. Design individualized rehabilitation program for older adults with foot problems. Compare, contrast and use innovative therapeutic exercises for foot problems of older adults based on the latest evidence.

Target Audience

PT, PTA, OT, OTA

Confirmation Notes

Agenda

Description

The feet are crucial for function, yet who besides physical and occupational therapists ever get patients to take off their shoes? Improving our skill in examining and intervening in foot issues can dramatically help our patients. This course will present current evidence regarding the feet and foot problems, followed by examination and intervention techniques. Intervention strategies and progressions will be presented including modified joint mobilizations stretching and therapeutic exercise techniques specific for older persons with foot problems.