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Describe the physiological components of balance and the effect of aging on stability
Produce examples of balance strategies used to correct deviation of the center of gravity from the base of support and how these strategies are altered by aging
Perform current, evidence-based balance tests to determine fall risk
Discuss current evidence for exercise and functional activity interventions to reduce the risk of falls
Outline G-codes to use in conjunction with balance rehabilitation
Review the research on balance examinations and interventions for reducing falls

 

 

Balance definitions, systems, and strategies

 

Epidemiology and outcomes of falls

• The aging process

 

Neuromuscular and medical challenges of aging

• Risk factors in aging, medications, medical conditions, degenerative processes

 

Examination: screening for balance

• Balance tests
  • Vertebral Artery
  • Timed Up and Go (TUG)
  • Unilateral Stance
  • 5 Times Sit to Stand (5TSS)
  • Step Test
  • Functional Reach
  • Berg Balance Scale
    • lab
  • Falls Efficacy Scale
  • Falls Risk Self-assessment
  • Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale
  • Besttest
  • MiniBestest
  • Brief Bestest
    • lab
• Gait  tests
  • Timed Up and 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 balance tests

 

Interventions to Promote Balance and Prevent Falls

 

Balance Rehab

• Fall reduction education 
• Therapeutic neuromuscular and functional exercise

• Otago
• LIFE
• Tai Chi
• Wii
• Other balance programs

 

Active Balance Clinic (ABC) program

 

Evidence-based outcomes, reliability, and validity studies on balance tools and interventions

 

Effect of interventions on fall reduction, rates, and risk

 

Documentation recommendations, G-codes

 

American Geriatric Society panel recommendations

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Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


CE information is based on 100% attendance.

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Social Workers - New York
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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists
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