Exercise and Fall Prevention in Seniors

Exercise and Fall Prevention in Seniors
Authors: Jill Patnode-Krause, PT, MS, GCS & Mary Ann Wilmarth, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, Cert.MDT
Contact Hour(s): 1.0

Objectives
The goal of this program is to familiarize physical therapists with how exercise positively improves a senior’s balance, reaction time, functional ability, and risk for falls in both community and institutional settings. After completing this module, you will be able to —

• Describe how types of exercise, including strength, balance, aerobic, and flexibility training to reduce fall risk.
• Create exercise programs for frail and institutionalized patients.
• Design solutions to keep older adults exercising after formal programs have concluded.

Grant Provider
This course has been sponsored by an educational grant from Gentiva Home Health and may be taken free of charge as a gift to the PT community until October 20, 2009.

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