Instructional Course

Geriatric Rehabilitation

Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)

IC7: Aging Healthy Is the New Normal: The Impact of New Knowledge, Practices and Innovative Tools on Outcomes (809939)

Presenter(s)

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  Linda A. Borgmeyer, OTR/L, MSK

  Director of Rehab
  La Posada Senior Living
  Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

  Presentation Slides Handouts
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  Harald Schubert

  CEO
  Novotec Medical Gmbh
  Pforzheim, Baden-Wurttemberg

  Presentation Slides
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  Martin Runge, MD

  Former director
  Aerpah clinic
  Esslingen, Baden-Wurttemberg

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  Lisa Cecere, PT, DPT, Certified LSVT BIG Clinician

  Lead Physical Therapist
  La Posada Senior Living
  West Palm Beach, Florida

“Disrupt Aging!” says AARP’s CEO, Jo Ann Jenkins. This battle cry challenges us to rethink current practices and perceptions of aging. In this course, participants will experience multiple methods of assessing and treating older adults using traditional, non-traditional, and innovative methods to improve balance, flexibility, and power, resulting in more robust engagement in life. Using lecture, case studies, hands-on activities, and discussion, we will review current research, re-examine traditional assessment and treatment methods, and explore new quantitative testing, innovative tools, and methods. Participants will receive a toolbox for assessment and remediation that can be directly applied to their current practices.

Learning Objectives:

• 1. List key scientific evidence and principles as the basis for power, flexibility and balance - related assessments and treatment modalities for seniors.
• 2. Understand the application of quantitative assessments and treatment modalities at an introductory level to improve patient outcomes
• 3. Determine appropriate assessments and treatment modalities for improving power, flexibility, and balance for the aging population.
• 4. Experience innovative assessment and treatment modalities and practical application for aging patients.