Maintaining Balance and Preventing Falls: Ensuring Safety for Baby Boomers

2 CE Hours

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About the Course

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 measures 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.

This course is based on the recorded webinar, Maintaining Balance and Preventing Falls: Ensuring Safety for Baby Boomers created by Theresa Schmidt in 2023.

Course Material Author

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

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.

Disclosures

None to report.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Describe the effect of aging on physiological components of balance.
  2. 2 Select and administer five evidence-based balance tests to determine falls risk in elderly persons.
  3. 3 Select and incorporate interventions to reduce the risk of falls in elderly populations based on current evidence.
  4. 4 Document outcomes of reliable and valid balance assessments in compliance with Medicare standards.

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The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and the reviewer:

Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Course Creator

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS – None to report.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Course Details

2 CE Hours
Recorded Webinar
Course 104459

Availability

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