Theresa A. Schmidt – Rehabilitating Geriatric Balance with Evidence-Based Techniques
- Faculty:
- Theresa A. Schmidt
- Duration:
- 5 Hours 37 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Mar 21, 2014
Description
Outline
Neuromuscular and Medical Challenges of Aging
- Medications
- Medical conditions
- Degenerative processes
Examination: Screening for Balance
Balance Tests
- Vertebral Artery
- Timed Up and Go (TUG)
- Unilateral Stance
- 5 Times Sit to Stand (5TSS)
- Step Test
- Functional Reach
- Berg Balance Scale Lab
- Falls Efficacy Scale
- Falls Risk Self-assessment
- Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale
- Besttest
- MiniBestest
- Brief Bestest Lab
Gait Tests
- Timed Up and Go
- 6 Minute Walk Test
- Figure 8
- Modified Gate Efficacy Scale
- Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment
- Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
- Dynamic Gait Index Lab
- Star and Y Balance Tests
- Other balance tests
Interventions to Promote Balance and Prevent Falls
Balance Rehab
- Fall reduction education
- Therapeutic neuromuscular and functional exercise
- Otago
- LIFE
- Tai Chi
- Wii
- Other balance programs
Active Balance Clinic (ABC) Program
Evidence-Based Outcomes, Reliability, and Validity Studies on
Balance Tools and Interventions
Effect of Interventions on Fall Reduction, Rates, and Risk
Documentation Recommendations, G-codes
American Geriatric Society Panel Recommendations
Faculty
Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS Related seminars and products: 10
Dr. Theresa A. Schmidt is President of Educise PC continuing education, and physical therapy in Dartmouth-Sunapee, NH. A board-certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Expert Witness, massage therapist, and coach with over 30 years’ experience in clinical practice and education, she integrates best evidence-based practices of manual therapy and orthopedic rehab, with complementary medicine approaches for outstanding peak performance. She graduated Long Island University’s Masters Physical Therapy Program in with Highest Honors, and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program at University of New England. She served as faculty at Touro College Physical Therapy Programs, Nassau CC and CUNY Queens College in NY. Dr. Schmidt presented for International Fascia Research Congress, American Physical, Occupational, and Massage Therapy Associations, NASA Inomedic Health, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic and medical centers across North America. She is a published author, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative medicine clinician. Learn more at www.Educise.com.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
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