Leslie Allison – Reducing the Risk of Falls in the Elderly

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Leslie Allison – Reducing the Risk of Falls in the Elderly

This seminar is designed for therapists who work with community or institutional dwelling older adults. Lecture will be used to introduce information, followed by case presentations to illustrate the application of principles to patient care. Treatment ideas for older adults with various levels of ability will also be discussed.

Course Details
INSTRUCTOR(S)
Leslie Allison

Outline
Module I

Unit 01: Introduction – Balance
Unit 02: Dynamic Equilibrium
Unit 03: Risk Factors for Falls
Unit 04: Extrinsic Risk Factor
Unit 05: Screening Tests
Unit 06: Screening Tests Part 2
Unit 07: Screening Tests – Tinetti POMA
Unit 08: Berg Balance Scale Part 1
Unit 09: Berg Balance Scale Part 2
Unit 10: Sensory Impairment Tests Part 1
Unit 11: Sensory Impairment Tests Part 2
Unit 12: Sensory Impairment Tests Part 3

Module II

Unit 13: Sensory Organization Test (SOT)
Unit 14: Motor Impairment Tests Part 1
Unit 15: Motor Impairment Tests Part 2
Unit 16: Strength Measures/Range of Motion Measures
Unit 17: Gait Measures
Unit 18: Treatment Part 1
Unit 19: Treatment Part 2
Unit 20: Treatment Part 3
Unit 21: Home Safety Evaluations

Learning Goals
Upon completion of this class, you should be able to:

• Describe the cyclical, interactive systems model of postural control
• List at least five normal age-related changes in the sensory and motor systems
• Identify at least ten risk factors for falls
• Describe three screening tools to identify prospective fallers
• List the assessment components of an at-risk elder and give a rationale for their inclusionCommonly Asked Questions:
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