Theresa A. Schmidt – 2-Day: Functional Aging: Tools & Techniques to Improve Outcomes in Older Patients
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- Faculty:
- Theresa A. Schmidt
- Duration:
- 12 Hours 15 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Apr 03, 2019
Description
Handouts
| Manual – Functional Aging (9 MB) | 166 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY AND BALANCE ASSESSMENT IN ELDERS
- Balance definitions, systems and strategies
- Aging process and epidemiology of falls
- Risk factors in aging, medications, medical and degenerative processes
FUNCTION AND BALANCE ASSESSMENT
GAIT AND BALANCE ASSESSMENT TESTS
INTERVENTIONS TO ENHANCE BALANCE AND PREVENT FALLS
- Exercise program design: Active Balance Clinic (ABC)
- Tai Chi
- OTAGO
EVIDENCE-BASED OUTCOMES
- What studies say about balance tools and interventions
- Fall reduction, rates and risks
- AGS panel recommendations on balance
FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME TESTS DISCUSSION
- Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE)
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA)
- Barthel Index
- Self-Efficacy
- Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS)
- Functional Autonomy Measurement System (SMAF)
MUSCULOSKELETAL CHALLENGES
- Lower extremity functional scales (LEFS)
- Disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH)
- Measuring myofascial pain
- Trigger points
- Stiffness
- Muscle weakness
INTERVENTIONS FOR PAIN REDUCTION, MOBILITY PROMOTION AND FUNCTION
- Manual therapy
- Neuromuscular techniques
- Integrative medicine
IMPROVING MOBILITY, STRENGTH AND FUNCTION, AND REDUCING PAIN
- Myofascial release
- Positional release
- Joint mobilization
- Neuromuscular re-education
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AND HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO IMPROVE MOBILITY
- Address behavioral and cognitive issues
- Reduce pain in elders
- Mindfulness
- Massage
- Relaxation induction
- Craniosacral
- Reiki
CASE STUDIES AND GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING
Faculty
Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS Related seminars and products: 10
Dr. Theresa A. Schmidt is President of Educise PC continuing education, and physical therapy in Dartmouth-Sunapee, NH. A board-certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Expert Witness, massage therapist, and coach with over 30 years’ experience in clinical practice and education, she integrates best evidence-based practices of manual therapy and orthopedic rehab, with complementary medicine approaches for outstanding peak performance. She graduated Long Island University’s Masters Physical Therapy Program in with Highest Honors, and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program at University of New England. She served as faculty at Touro College Physical Therapy Programs, Nassau CC and CUNY Queens College in NY. Dr. Schmidt presented for International Fascia Research Congress, American Physical, Occupational, and Massage Therapy Associations, NASA Inomedic Health, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic and medical centers across North America. She is a published author, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative medicine clinician. Learn more at www.Educise.com.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
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