Geriatric Exercise - Principles and Practice for Optimal Function
Musculoskeletal Health through the Life-Span
Carleen Lindsey, PT, MSAH, GCS
This 2-day course presents a comprehensive overview of geriatric exercise principles, including practice in lab format. Topics include: age related musculoskeletal, trunk and lower extremity posture issues, gait and foot considerations, cardiovascular, pulmonary, cognitive and neurological dysfunctions, and a review of each major joint with problems and solutions addressed. Exercise approaches for common age-related syndromes such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, and stroke, Parkinson’s disease, balance disorders, bladder dysfunction and peripheral neuropathy will also be addressed. The course is constructed on a guideline based model, with protocols for different diagnoses including specifics on timelines and precautions. Techniques taught and practiced will include postural and aerobic exercise, resistive and aerobic training, safe stretching, gait training, PNF, triplanar functional exercise, and mobilization combined with exercise.
Evidence for efficacy of techniques will be presented in the form of scientific literature references as well as slide and video patient case studies. The course manual includes a full set of ready for clinic exercise sheets, in addition to lecture notes and bibliography.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
Wellness physical therapy empowers the body-owner to achieve and embrace whole body health and movement.
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