The Latest Evidence for Strength Training in Geriatric Rehabilitation

The Latest Evidence for Strength Training in Geriatric Rehabilitation
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The Latest Evidence for Strength Training in Geriatric Rehabilitation

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In the 2020 census of the United States population, 1 in 6 people were over 65 years of age. A vast majority of rehabilitation professionals will work with geriatric individuals. These patients have specific physiologic changes because of aging that can be significantly affected by strength training interventions. The successful prescription and implementation of strength training can have significant short and long-term quality-of-life benefits for the geriatric patient. This course will cover the most current evidence on strength training for older individuals in rehabilitation.

This course will provide the attendees with tools toimprove their understanding of physical declining function as it applies to rehabilitation patients. It will provide the most recent evidence in clinical testing for pre- frail/frail/sarcopenia. The discussion will cover the analysis ofdata from testing into exercise prescription. Specific exercise interventions to improve function will be demonstrated and practiced allowing the attendee to immediately use in the clinic.

Highlights

  • Immediately improve your understanding of specific physiologic variables that impair strength found in geriatric patients
  • Review appropriate exercise guidelines for geriatric patients in rehab
  • Practical tests for assessment of strength in the geriatric patient
  • Hands-on labs for learning functionalexercises for lower/upper body strength

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

Reviews

5/5

Heather (MO) on Nov 13, 2025

love the emphasis on specials tests and rationale to relate info back to patient

5/5

Alexis (GA) on Nov 09, 2025

great instructor very knowlegable

5/5

Ashley (CT) on Oct 22, 2025

holy research batman-seriously, it is obvious a lot of time went into researching this topic

5/5

Elaine (MI) on Oct 21, 2025

very knowledgeable instructor. nice pace. most handouts were quite small print.

5/5

Kerrie (TX) on Oct 10, 2025

loved his visuals and videos to go along with the course material. professor very easy to listen to and knowledgeable. made everything very relevant and explained why certain practices aren't relevant\/efficient to patients as well.

5/5

Lori (IA) on Sep 24, 2025

instructor explained tests well

4/5

Marsue (MN) on Sep 23, 2025

i felt the video missed components of quick test ie%3b sit to stand test, walking test, etc

4/5

Larry (FL) on Sep 16, 2025

excellent information

5/5

Apollo (TX) on Sep 12, 2025

good - hands-on part.

5/5

Barbara (IL) on Sep 03, 2025

the course was great! thank you.


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