Assessment & Treatment of Age Related Balance Impairment

Course Description
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) “More than one-third of people aged 65 and older fall each year, and those who fall once are two to three times more likely to fall again”. This course is designed to provide evidence-based fall prevention strategies for reducing the number of falls in the elderly population. Covering information that is pertinent for therapists practicing in a variety of settings, this course will discuss balance treatment for inpatients as well as community-based falls prevention programs.
Through interesting lecture and hands-on labs, this course will provide skills that can be used in the clinical setting the very next day. Upon completion, participants will be able to discuss age-related changes that contribute to falls in older adults, perform pertinent tests for evaluating balance and assessing fall risk, and develop evidence based plans for reducing the risk for falls.
sample video
Assessment of Age Related Balance Impairment
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
-
Discuss age-related changes that contribute to falls in older adults
-
Differentiate causes of dizziness when given pertinent symptom description and objective findings
-
Identify intrinsic and extrinsic factors that can increase risk for falls
-
Identify abnormal gait patterns and discuss their effect on balance
-
List common inpatient and outpatient environmental hazards that can effect risk for falls
-
Describe how some medications may affect balance and increase risk for falling
-
List high and low level standardized balance tests and discuss strengths and weaknesses of each
-
Determine appropriate tests and measures to perform when given pertinent medical and functional information
Course Objectives: Labs
Based on case study scenarios and gait analysis findings, participants will be able to:
-
Demonstrate appropriate assessment techniques for obtaining objective measures
-
Perform balance tests and explain results
Course Outline
Assessment of Age Related Balance Impairment
Day One
-
8:00AM – 8:30AM Registration
-
8:30AM – 12:30PM Phys. of Bal and Falls
(Webinar Only) - Intrinsic vs Extrinsic
- Somatosensory Sys.
- Visual System
- Vestibular System
Physiological Changes
with Age and Illness
Evaluation for Fall Prev.
Standardized Bal. Tests
-Review/Compare
Gait Analysis
-
1:30PM – 5:30PM LABS
Measuring ROM
and strength
-Perform/interpret
-Stand Bal Tests
Perform and interpret
high and low-level tests
-Identify and Assess
Common Gait Dev.
Treatment of Age Related Balance Impairment
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
-
List the anatomical components of the vestibular system and purpose of each
-
Discuss age and illness-related changes of the vestibular system
-
List common disorders of the vestibular system
-
List objective tests for assessing vestibular function and discuss each
-
List and discuss strategies to address ROM, strength, coordination/reaction time, and attentional deficits.
-
Develop and document treatment plans when given pertinent medical and functional information
Course Objectives: Labs
-
Based on case study scenarios and gait analysis findings, participants will be able to:
-
Develop well-rounded/holistic plan of care and demonstrate specific therapeutic interventions
-
Perform BPPV evaluation tests and treatment maneuvers
-
Perform DVA test and gaze stabilization treatment interventions
-
Demonstrate fall-prevention interventions to improve balance and reduce fall risk
Course Outline
Treatment of Age Related Balance Impairment
Day 2
-
8:00AM – 8:30AM Registration
-
8:30AM – 12:30PM Anatomy and
(Webinar Only) Physiology of
the Vestibular System
-Phys. Changes
with Age and Illness
-Common Disorders
of the Vestibular Sys.
-Evaluation Techniques
-Treatment Techniques
for BPPV
Rehabilitation Techniques
to Improve Balance
Vestibular Rehabilitation
-
1:30PM – 5:30PM LABS
Stand. Vestibular Tests
-BPPV Treatment
Maneuvers Dem
and Practice
-DVA test demo
and practice
Rehab Interventions
Assessment of Age Related Balance Impairment Webinar $59 5 CEUS
Treatment of Age Related Balance Impairment Webinar $59 5 CEUS
Both Webinars $99 10 CEUS
For more information on recorded webinars
Check for approval in your state