Balance Function and Fall Risk Evaluation

Balance Function and Fall Risk Evaluation
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Highlights
  • Increase awareness regarding falls and risk factors for falls in your patients
  • Recognize intrinsic and extrinsic fall risk factors in your patients and make recommendations on home modifications to improve safety and reduce fall risk
  • Integrate standardized outcome assessments available to determine fall risk in various populations
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Balance and fall risk evaluation is a vital part of physical and occupational therapy for geriatric patients. The statistics for falls are overwhelming in this population, as more than one in four adults aged 65 years and older falls every year. Falls commonly lead to a loss of independence and negative impacts on quality of life and mobility. All older adults should be evaluated for fall risk. This course will discuss the statistics related to falls. Upon completion of the course, clinicians will recognize various outcome measures and be able to use and interpret the results of these to determine fall risk. Through case examples, therapists will be able to write goals and justify insurance reimbursement for patients at risk for falls. Help recognize and lower fall risk in your patients andbecome your area's go-to provider for fall prevention.

Highlights

  • Increase awareness regarding falls and risk factors for falls in your patients
  • Recognize intrinsic and extrinsic fall risk factors in your patients and make recommendations on home modifications to improve safety and reduce fall risk
  • Integrate standardized outcome assessments available to determine fall risk in various populations

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

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5/5

Bryan (GA) on Feb 16, 2026

excellent presentation and will be applied to daily work to better assist patients return to safe functional mobility.

4/5

Karina (CA) on Jan 28, 2026

just needed more videos of the test done.

5/5

Diane (OK) on Jan 14, 2026

excellent organization of info, well-presented, comprehensive presentation of tests and measures for fall risk

4/5

Mark (NJ) on Jan 04, 2026

i enjoyed the videos of patient testing.

5/5

Lena (VA) on Dec 28, 2025

good list of tests for fall assessment

5/5

Smita (NC) on Dec 26, 2025

certain technical terms need to be explained better : eg mdc, cut off score

5/5

Elizabeth (OH) on Dec 26, 2025

i enjoyed the videos as past of her presentation

5/5

Dianna (OK) on Dec 23, 2025

alot of good information

5/5

sean (PA) on Dec 17, 2025

no, good course.

5/5

Maria Rebecca (GA) on Nov 11, 2025

i like the videos of actual patients.


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