Theresa A. Schmidt – 2-Day, Functional Aging, Tools & Techniques to Improve Outcomes in Older Patients

Gain skills to Maximize Function in Ageing adults of all ages, from active sports enthusiast to retired ones to The resident involved has multiple medical issues.

Theresa A. Schmidt – 2-Day, Functional Aging, Tools & Techniques to Improve Outcomes in Older Patients

Are you spending too many hours trying to figure out what is best? to Record geriatric function without sufficient time to Enjoy what you love most: treating patients to How can you maximize your quality of life? How can you select the most functional exam tools efficiently? to Develop the best plan for care for your patients.

In this interactive recording, practice fast and easy assessments for elders to This will make it easier to document your work. in This will guide your treatment planning. Research evidence regarding best practices for the implementation of therapeutic interventions to Manage mobility impairments, falls, cognitive decline, stiffness, weakness, and other pathologies.

Gain skills to Maximize Function in Ageing adults of all ages, from active sports enthusiasts to the retired to The resident in question has multiple medical issues. Create a rehabilitation program that includes both traditional and holistic therapies for your geriatric patients. Get started today with patients who want to maximize function, improve mobility, and decrease pain.

Here’s what you need to record this recording

• Hands massage with mat or massage table-In practice
• Tape measure, masking tape
• Use hand sanitizer or massage lotion
• Blanket and Pillow
• Mobil laptop/cell phone with Internet access (Internet/WiFi are not provided).
• Comfortable clothing, such as sneakers, sweatpants, or tees, is encouraged-shirt)

1. Check out the physiological changes that are associated with aging
2. You can choose and then administer the outcome measures to Find functional mobility impairments and balance impairments in elders
3. Integrative interventions include manual therapy, fascial release and joint mobilization. Therapeutic exercise, balance, and neuromuscular rehabilitation are all possible.-Functional training and education to Increase functional capacity in elders
4. Find alternative methods of treating your ailments to Improve mobility and balance to Reduce pain by and to Enhance functional quality of your life
5. Create a care plan that works to Make a tangible difference in Mobility, balance and function
6. Do skilled documentation to Use standardized exams to demonstrate functional change
7. Discuss current evidence on the efficacy and functional effects of specific clinical interventions in elders.

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ELDERS FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY & BALANCE ASSESSMENT

• Systemic and strategic balance definitions
• Epidemiology and aging of falls
• Risk factors in Aging, medications, medical and other degenerative processes

FUNCTION & BALANCE ASSESSMENT

GAIT and BALANCE ASSESSMENT TEST

INTERVENTIONS THAT ENHANCE BALANCE and PREVENT FALLS

• Exercise program design: Active Balance Clinic (ABC)
• Tai Chi
• OTAGO

EVIDENCE-BASED OUTCOMES

• What have studies said about balance interventions and tools?
• Rates and risks reduced by fall
• AGS panel recommendations for balance

FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME TEST DISCUSSION

• Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE)
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA).
• Barthel Index
• Self-Efficacy
• Assessment of Motor and Process Skills
• Functional Autonomy Measurement System SMAF

MUSCULOSKELETAL CHALLENGES

• Lower extremity functional Scales (LEFS).
• Disabilities of the arm and shoulder (DASH).
• Measuring myofascial Pain
• Trigger points
• Stiffness
• Muscle weakness

INTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE PAIN, MOBILITY PROMOTION and FUNCTION

• Manual therapy
• Neuromuscular techniques
• Integrative medicine

PROGRESSION OF MOBILITY, STRENGTH, AND FUNCTION AND REDUCTION OF PAIN

• Myofascial release
• Positional release
• Joint mobilization
• Neuromuscular re-Education

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE & HOLISTIC APPROACHES to IMPROVE MOBILITY

• Cognitive and behavioral issues should be addressed
• Reduce pain in elders
• Mindfulness
• Massage
• Relaxation Induction
• Craniosacral
• Reiki

CASE STUDIES and GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING