Safe Steps: Making Gait and Balance Assessment and Treatment Worth It

James C. Wall, BSc, MSc, Med, PhD
Cost: $495

The purpose of this seminar is to provide participants with the most up-to-date information on gait and balance assessment and treatment for the geriatric patient. The major changes commonly seen in the elderly, that can contribute to problems in the area of gait and balance and the subsequent loss of independence, will be covered. The seminar format is lecture with demonstration that explores evaluation tools, techniques to objectively measure functional mobility tasks, and treatment protocols designed for older adults. Using a case study format, participants will become familiar with numerous assessment tools to assess gait and balance in patients with a variety of diagnoses. Evidence based treatment strategies and protocols will be covered along with the advantages and disadvantages. The extensive handout, which contains current medical references, will provide detailed evaluation forms, outcome measures, suggested protocols and sample home exercises.

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