Theresa A. Schmidt – Rehabilitating Geriatric Balance with The evidence-Based Techniques

Falls are the leading cause for injury death, and they are also the most common cause for non-fatal injuries and trauma hospitalizations among older adults.

Theresa A. Schmidt – Rehabilitating Geriatric Balance with The evidence-Based Techniques

Outline:

Neuromuscular and Medical Challenges in Aging

• Medications
• Medical conditions
• Degenerative processes

Examining: Screening Balance

Balance Tests

• Vertebral Artery
• Timed Up & Go (TUG).
• Unilateral Stance
• 5 Times Sit to Standing (5TSS)
• Step Test
• Functional Reach
• Berg Balance Scale Lab
• Falls Efficacy Scale
• Falls Risk Self-Evaluation
• Activities-Specific Balance Confidence scale
• Besttest
• MiniBestest
• Brief Bestest Lab

Gait Tests

• Timed Up and Ready to Go
• 6 Minute Walk Test
• Figure 8
• Modified Gate Efficacy Scale
• Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment
• Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
• Dynamic Gait Index Lab
• Star and Y Balance Tests
• Other balances

Interventions to promote Balance Prevent Falls

Balance Rehab

• Education is being reduced in the fall
• Therapeutic neuromuscular and functional exercise​
• Otago
• LIFE
• Tai Chi
• Wii
• Balance programs

Active Balance Clinic (ABC Program)

The evidence-Based on Outcomes, Reliability and Validity Studies
Balance Tools and Interventions

Impact of interventions on fall reduction, rates, and risk

Documentation Recommendations G-Codes

American Geriatric Society Panel Recommendations

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Description:

A balanced approach to fall prevention

Falls are the leading cause for injury death, and also the most common cause of non-fatal injuries and hospitalizations for trauma among older adults. Although common, balance disorders are often discovered by providers. This is because they have learned to recognize and treat balance disorders through the many lessons learned. The rapidly expanding healthcare needs of America’s booming geriatric population, combined with The 2013 Medicare reimbursement reporting requirements are strict and require that healthcare professionals understand how to properly assess functional measures and prevent falls.

Learn evidence-Rehabilitation techniques and balance examinations with Hands-This comprehensive recording focuses on the practice of medicine. Examine the epidemiology and current evidence proving the effectiveness of interventions. with Guidelines for designing programs that provide functional outcomes for balance rehabilitation. Review the basics of G-Use these codes to maximize reimbursement when you grow your practice with An aging population that heavily depends on Medicare. Take a step forward from this recording with You can immediately apply rehabilitation and balance assessment strategies to achieve measurable objectives while protecting your bottom line.

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