Functional Geriatrics

Older adults are staying active at all ages. Studies show that mobility and walking speed can be indicators of survival. Learn how to gain more mobility and teach functional applications with your seniors in a safe environment. Manageco-morbidities with more confidence. More functional resultslead to optimal reimbursement. Medicare has increased the requirements for functional reporting and quality steps. Stay current with functional trends and improve your patients'survival expectancy and mobility for better functional outcomes.

This workshop will explain what functional motions are needed for seniors to stay functionally active. Practical hands-on strategies will be demonstrated for improving proper biomechanics of functional walking and ADLs. Practical manual therapy techniques will be taught to attendees in a straightforward approach. Videos will be included to furtherteach the proper implementation of gait training.

*Hands-on labs will be modified for web-based delivery formats into recorded demonstrations

Highlights

• "Geriatric Posture" What we see most of the time and what we can do to correct it
• The most functional and effective treatment techniques- Making meaningful and permanent progress
• The downward spiral of bad health - Effects on breathing, organ function, posture, standing, balance, gait,and overall health
• Practice manual therapy techniques for each body part and practical exercises to help maintain corrections
• Kinesiology taping to improve soft tissue results and speed progress
• Effectively treat pain and the nervous system with easy-to-use trigger point techniques
• Practical assessment and re-assessment strategies for common functional deficits, underlying conditions, and co-morbidities you can use the next day
• Hands-on labs for manual therapy, taping, and exercise for the shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, hip, knee and ankle
• Screen your clients to improve function and outcomes

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers