Helping Patients Stay on Their Feet

Helping Patients Stay on Their Feet
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Helping Patients Stay on Their Feet

Price:$59.99

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Falls among older adults are becoming a public health crisis and significant burden on the healthcare system. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling. Falls cost the healthcare system about $31 billion dollars annually. In fact, falls are not a normal part of aging and can be prevented with the proper assessment and management. Rehabilitation professionals are primed to lead this initiative as part of an interdisciplinary team. This podcast will deepen your understanding of the interplay between risk factors associated with falls. Additionally, listeners will learn the most evidence-based examination and evaluative tools available to be able to develop the best individualized plan of care along with skilled justification for treatment. Finally, thepodcast will outline the current best practices and interventions available to healthcare professionals in managing falls and aid in the prevention of future falls.

Highlights

  • Immediately improve your understanding of comprehensive assessment and management of falls in older adults with evidence-based strategiesalready available
  • Easy-to-use practical identification of fall risk profiles including medical comorbidities, psychosocial risk factors, and physical performance

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Reviews

5/5

Thomas (FL) on Nov 26, 2025

very good and current

5/5

Leanne (GA) on Nov 23, 2025

i so enjoyed this podcast while driving for travel- so much practical information and easy to follow!!! appreciated this one greatly!

4/5

Michael (OH) on Nov 07, 2025

good information, different ways to look at falls

4/5

Jamie (OH) on Nov 06, 2025

it was a podcast, and she referred to course materials she provided, but we could not see those. i wish i could have seen the materials. otherwise, it was a great course, and i learned some things. she was very knowledgable.

5/5

Monica (FL) on Oct 31, 2025

instructor very experience and realistic.

5/5

Kathy (FL) on Oct 26, 2025

good recommendations for websites containing tools %26 resources

5/5

Seth (IL) on Oct 21, 2025

i enjoyed hearing about fall assessments to use to assist in decision making.

5/5

Jenna (KY) on Sep 30, 2025

good information that was easy to learn thru podcast.

5/5

Teresa (AL) on Sep 28, 2025

it was very good and i will highly recommend it. the instructor was very knowledgeable and conveyed the material very well.

5/5

Maria (TX) on Aug 29, 2025

i liked the reminder to ck the specificity and sensitivity of fall tests used. also, great tip on challenging insurance denials.


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