Maintaining Balance and Preventing Falls: Ensuring Safety for Baby Boomers

In this live interactive webinar, we will delve into the pressing issue of balance and falls in the aging population, particularly among baby boomers. With the goal of reducing fall risk and promoting safety, we will explore the physiological aspects of balance and identify the components of steadiness that may deteriorate over time. By understanding the preventable risk factors for falls, we can develop effective strategies to mitigate these risks.

One crucial aspect we will address is the efficient identification of individuals most at risk for falls. We will learn specific tests and meas...Read moreures that have been proven to accurately document balance deficits. These tools are not only easy to implement but also cost-effective, making them accessible across various clinical settings. By incorporating these tests into our practice, we can confidently design balance-building care plans that promote function, enhance balance, and ultimately reduce falls in our aging population.

Throughout the webinar, we will share evidence-based strategies to identify individuals at risk for falls and develop programs that yield measurable improvements in balance. By adopting these proven approaches, we can effectively address the needs of our booming aging population and anyone else susceptible to falls. Join us to gain valuable insights and actionable knowledge to enhance the well-being and safety of individuals affected by balance issues. Less...

Learning Objectives

Describe the effect of aging on physiological components of balance.
Select and administer five evidence-based balance tests to determine falls risk in elderly persons.
Select and incorporate interventions to reduce the risk of falls in elderly populations based on current evidence.
Document outcomes of reliable and valid balance assessments in compliance with Medicare standards.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Athletic Trainers. (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, ATC)

Learning Levels

Beginner to Intermediate

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Live Interactive Webinar

06:00 PM EDT - 08:00 PM EDT

EARN 2 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS

President, Educise PC

Dr. Theresa Schmidt PT,DPT,OCS,LMT,CEAS of Educise.com is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist PT, Expert Consultant, educator, massage therapist, hypnotherapist and author in private practice at Educise PC Health & Wellness in NH. She is a Clinical Specialist in the Pain program at New Hampshire VA. She received her DPT at UNE., served as faculty in PT and massage programs and presented for International Fascia Research Congress, APTA, AMTA, AOTA, NASA, Johns Hopkins, and Cleveland Clinics. She focuses on hands-on natural solutions to pain and mobility problems integrating manual therapy, precision exercise, functional training and alternative medicine approaches. Her engaging seminars inspire clinicians with practical tools they can apply immediately for measurable results clients rave about.

Agenda

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Balance definitions, physiology, and strategies. Influence of aging on balance, fall risk factors in aging, and medications. Medical, cognitive, integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, urological, degenerative processes, and osteoporosis.

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Function and balance assessment. Self-efficacy, Falls Efficacy Scale, ABC scale, Falls Risk Self-Assessment, Function in Sitting Test (FIST), vertebral artery test, and orthostatic hypotension test.

7:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Performance-based balance assessments. Romberg, tandem Romberg, Functional Reach (sitting, standing), Five Times STS, 30-second chair rise test, Single Leg Stance Test, Berg Balance Scale, TUG, 6MWT, Figure 8, Tinetti, Dynamic Gait Index, BESTest, Mini BESTest.

7:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Advanced balance assessments and converting test results into therapeutic interventions. Brief BESTest, Four Square Step Test, Y and STAR excursion test, examination selection based on client condition, converting test results into therapeutic interventions for functional gains. Review of the evidence for balance and fall prevention training programs. Medicare guidelines for documentation. Q&A, conclusion.

CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy

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Texas Physical Therapy Association

This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 77723TX.

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315

Ohio Physical Therapy Association

This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for PTs and PTAs. OPTA approval number 23S2169

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

The Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of physical therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy based on the approval by the New York State Board of Physical Therapy Approval.

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315. FLBPT Approval Number: CE23-1086104

Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy

The Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of occupational therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy based on the approval by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (#50-315).

New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy

CE Learning Systems dba Make an Impact, CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

This course is approved for 2 contact hours by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. Approval 230181

New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

This activity has been approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 credit hours for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 2307-24

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for physical therapy professionals. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315

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