

Balance and Proprioception for the Geriatric Population
This online course is aimed to provide a comprehensive review of the various etiologies for loss of balance and proprioception in the geriatric population. This course will also discuss special tests utilized for balance assessment as well as therapeutic exercise intervention strategies for both fall prevention and increase of balance and proprioception. It is the goal to increase clinicians’ awareness of the multifactorial etiologies related to loss of balance that leads to increased fall risk, and in more severe cases, injury or death. Therapeutic exercise intervention will be reviewed and demonstrated via video presentation along with the discussion of evidence-based research. The prevalence of falls has steadily increased within the geriatric population in recent history. Balance and proprioceptive awareness are critical for increased safety during activities of daily living. It can also build a sense of confidence and well-being for the geriatric patient.
Learning Objectives:
At the
completion of this program the participant will be able to:
Course
Outline:
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Introduction – Loss of Balance and Proprioception in the Geriatric Population: an epidemic
o Review of fall statistics
● Etiology of Loss of Balance and Proprioception: Leading to Increased Fall Risk and Incidents
o Decline with Age
o Lifestyle
o Disease, Illness, Injury
● Assessment of Balance
o Special Tests
o Assessment Programs
● Therapeutic Exercise Intervention
o Considerations, Precautions, Contraindications
o Methodology, Current Training Programs
o Evidence-based Practice and current literature: Review of case studies and research
● Therapeutic Exercise Demonstrations and Videos
o Review of current useful equipment
o Progression of a Program
o Instructional Exercise Videos
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Conclusion
Course Schedule
Video Lecture and Home-Lab Presentation: 200 minutes
Online Post-Course Examination: 20 minutes
Course CEU Eligible Total
TOTAL CEUs (CCUs): 2.0
Kathryn R Miller, PTA, BSPTA, PCES, CFT
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