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ForwardBalance and Fall Prevention
This course explores the six domains of balance, approaches to balance rehabilitation, and strategies to reduce fall risk due to PD-related gait and balance impairments.
The content of this course was taken from our comprehensive Physical Therapy Course.
This course does NOT offer CEUs.
Syllabus | |
Improving Balance and Preventing Falls Fall Reduction Strategies for Gait and Balance | |
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of:
- Physical Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Occupational Therapist Assistants
- Athletic Trainers
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Summarize the domains of balance control that are affected by PD.
- Identify Parkinson's-related gait and balance impairments that contribute to fall risk.
- Discuss exercise programs that have evidence in the literature for improving balance in PD.
- Apply treatment strategies for gait and balance to reduce fall risk in PwP.
Faculty Member(s)
Fay Horak, PhD, PT
has a financial relationship (Owner/Employee) with APDM Wearable Technologies;.
Maria Walde-Douglas, PT
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)
Lisa Hoffman, MA
has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.