Fall Prevention Strategies

The CDC, government programs, and major medical systems believe that fall risk is a growing epidemic with more than one third of adults over 65 years old falling annually and 30% of those people suffering moderate to severe injuries. As healthcare professionals, we play an integral role in identifyingrisk factors for falls, as well as providing treatment interventions that lead to a reduction in the incidence of falls and hospital readmissions for fall-related injuries.

In this evidence-based, treatment-centered course, therapists will learn important skills that will allow for better recognition of fall risk factors as well as research-driven and clinically proven interventions to improve patient quality of life and functional independence. In addition to innovative treatment strategies, participants will also learn how to appropriately document skilled interventions to ensure proper reimbursement for services.

Highlights

• Strategies to instantly strengthen core stability, function, balance, posture and mobility in the aging senior population
• Evidence-based clinical assessments to recognize and quantify balance-related deficits
• Techniques and interventions that quickly improve gaitmechanics and stability to increase safety and independence in the geriatric population
• Master the art of providing skilled, efficient, point of service documentation to ensure proper reimbursement for services
• Prepare your patients for real world balance challenges by utilizing techniques that translate to function outside of theclinical setting

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